Foundations
This god is known as the Destroyer and is often shown doing a fierce dance.
Who is Shiva?
This word means the universal law that says every action has an equal reaction.
What is Karma?
This is the very simple meaning of the word Diwali: the festival of lights or lamps.
What is Deepaval?
This is the popular elephant-headed god of good beginnings and removing roadblocks.
Who is Ganesha?
New clothes, sweets, and giving this to friends and family are common parts of the celebration.
What are Gifts?
This is the name of the god who holds the job of being the Creator of the universe.
Who is Brahma?
This term describes the cycle of being born again and again, also called reincarnation.
What is Samsara?
The lamps made of clay that people light during Diwali are called this.
What are diyas?
This goddess of wealth and good fortune is the main deity worshipped on Diwali night.
Who is Lakshmi?
People often do a big, thorough cleaning of their house before Diwali to welcome the goddess of wealth, whose name is _____. (DAILY DOUBLE!!)
Who is Lakshmi?
This is the special job that the god Vishnu has.
What is to preserve or sustain?
The ultimate goal in Hinduism is to achieve____, which is the soul's freedom from this cycle.
What is Moksha?
People create colorful floor decorations made of rice, powder, or flowers, which are known by this name.
What is Rangoli?
In Northern India, Diwali is celebrated because this hero god returned to his kingdom after defeating the demon Ravana.
Who is Rama?
It is the kind of tasty, traditional treat that families prepare and share during the festival of Diwali.
What are sweets (or mithai)?
The three main gods are sometimes called the Trimurti, which means "three..." of these.
What are deities?
This concept is often translated as your sacred duty or righteous way of living.
What is Dharma?
The overall theme of Diwali is the victory of good over darkness and this over ignorance.
What is light?
This god of the dead is honored on the first day of Diwali, Dhanteras, along with the goddess of wealth.
Who is Yama?
On the main night of Diwali, setting off these bright, loud items is a popular way to celebrate the festival
What are fireworks (or firecrackers)?
This is the group name for the three main gods: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
What is the Trimurti?
Along with Dharma, Moksha, and Kama (pleasure), this is one of the four goals of life that means material prosperity or economic value. (DAILY DOUBLE!!)
What is Artha?
This final day of the five-day festival celebrates and strengthens the bond between brothers and sisters.
What is Bhai Dooj?
In some parts of India, especially Bengal, this fierce, dark goddess is worshipped instead of Lakshmi on the night of Diwali.
Who is Kali?
The day after Diwali is celebrated as this day in some regions.
What is the Hindu New Year?