M&M Diwali Jeopardy 1
How long is the full Diwali celebrations?
5 Days
Which religion observes Diwali? Name those three religion.
Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism
Why do we celebrate Diwali?
Return of Ram, Sita and Lakshman to Ayodhya
Which Indian God is worshipped alongside Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali?
Lord Ganesha
Diwali falls on this month in Hindu Lunar Calendar
Karthik
Home are decorated with beautiful and colorful designs of these in the front yard?
Rangoli
This item is prepared specially on Kali Chaudas(Day before Diwali)
Vada
This sweet is one of the most popular item made during Diwali and the name is associated with the name of musical instrument used to quiet crying baby
Ghughra
Whom did Ram Bhagwan kill for which we celebrate Diwali?
Ravan
These body parts are often placed as part of the design to welcome Lakshmi into the home?
Pagla
Lakshmi Puja is performed bathing the idols in Panchamitra which is made of these five ingredients
sugar, milk, honey, yogurt, and ghee
Name of the sweet that is fried munchkin soaked in Sugar syrup
Gulab Jamun
A large display of food that is eventually distributed as prasad (blessed food). which means "Mountain of Food"
Annakoot
A decorative door hanging - usually made of Marigolds and Mango leaves?
Toran
This particular flower is considered the design inspiration for rangoli?
Lotus
Diwali falls how many days after Dusshera?
21 days
Tradition of Rangoli can be traced back to this Indian State?
Maharashtra
On Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, traditionally wives not just buy gold and silver jewelry, but these more useful items as well.
Kitchen utensils
According to Jainism who attended Nirvana on Diwali and who attended Keval Gyan on the next day?
Mahavir Swami Nirvana
Gautam Swami Keval Gyan
What is Lakshmi the goddess of?
Prosperity and Wealth
On Diwali foundation stone of the famous Sikh temple was laid? Name that temple and in which country?
Golden Temple Amritsar, India. In 1577
Which Hindu good is worshipped on Dhanteras? Not looking for Lakshmi or Lord Ganesh
Lord Dhanvantari (God of Health)
Lord Kubera (God of Wealth)
In the context of Diwali, who is the brother of Goddess Lakshmi and what ritual is celebrated associated with their relationship?
Lord Kubera, Bhai Dooj
Which goddess people worship during Diwali and who is her husband?
Lakshmi and Vishnu
Lord Krishna defeated which demon on Kali Chaudas and the victory over this demon is celebrated as?
Narakasura, Naraka Chaturdashi