Tales and Legends
On this day, Lord Ram killed Raavan, the demon king.
What is Dussera?
Answer word will be Marathi:
Made out of clay, I make night into day.
What is Panati?
This is a ball-shaped sweet treat made out of various ingredients, typically Rava, Besan, Coconut and Sugar.
What is Ladoo?
I trace sparkling lines of light wherever I go.
What is Fulbaji/ Fulzadi?
Who was Veer Savarkar?
Dhanvantari, is the doctor of Devas, and god of Ayurveda. He emerged from a churning of the sea (Samudramanthan) with a pot of Amrut in his hand. He is worshipped on this day.
Some people also believe that Kuber, the lord of wealth/ 'dhan' is worshipped on this day.
What is Dhanteras?
Answer word is Marathi:
I'm a colorful design of powder on the floor,
made to welcome guests who are holy.
What is Rangoli?
This is a spicy, savory snack in the shape of coiled circles. It's made out of mixed flours, fried in oil.
What is Chakali?
I spin like top on the ground, throwing sparkles around.
What is Jameen-chakra?
I wrote 'A discovery of India' while I was imprisoned by the British govt.
Who was Jawaharlal Nehru?
This day is celebrated for the victory of Lord Vishnu over King Bali. Vishnu appeared in the form of a young Brahmin and asked for 3 feet of land in alms. With one step he claimed earth, with the second step he claimed heaven, and on the third step he pushed King Bali into the underworld (Pataal).
What is Paadwa or Bali Pratipada?
Answer word is Marathi:
Latticed or perforated, paper or plastic,
I come in many shapes and sizes
Hung high, in the sky,
I may add to your electricity bill.
What is an Akashkandil?
Akashdiwa?
This is a savory snack, much like fried noodles, made out of gram flour.
What is Shev?
I may be small, but I deliver maximum pops.
What is a Tikli?
I'm a saint from Maharashtra, and I wrote a summary of the Bhagvadgita when I was a teenager.
Hint: my book was titled after my name- Dnyaneshwari.
Who was Dnyaneshwar?
On this day, we celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters. It is said that the river Yamuna invited Yama (lord of death) as a brother on this day, and asked him to forgive all the sinners.
What is Bhau Beej or Bhai Dooj or Yama Dwitiya?
I symbolize good luck, blessings and vitality.
What is kumkum?
This is diamond-shaped sweet snack that tastes much like a fried donut. It's made out of wheat flour and sugar.
What is Shankarpale?
What's a firebomb?
I wrote the Ramayan.
Who was Valmiki?
On a new moon night or Amavasya, Lord Ram reached Ayodhya after killing Raavan. Citizens welcomed him by lightling lamps to chase away the darkness.
What is Deepavali or Diwali?
Vermilion colored grains of rice unbroken,
wherever they are thrown around,
longevity and prosperity abound.
What are Akshata?
This is a spicy, savory snack, made out of roasted pohe (rice-flakes), mixed with fried peanuts and gram.
What is Chiwda?
Showers of sparkling flowers fall from this tree!
What is an Anaar or a Zaad?
I wrote the Mahabharat.
Who was Maharshi Vyas?