Diwali Basics
What festival is known as the “Festival of Lights”?
Diwali
What do people exchange with friends and family during Diwali?
Gifts and sweets
Which Hindu god’s return to Ayodhya is celebrated on Diwali?
Lord Rama
What do fireworks symbolize during Diwali?
Joy and the victory of light over darkness
What’s a common greeting people say during Diwali?
“Happy Diwali!” or “Shubh Deepavali!”
Diwali is mainly celebrated in which country?
India
What do people often wear during Diwali celebrations?
New or traditional clothes
Who is worshipped for wealth and prosperity during Diwali?
Goddess Lakshmi
What color is often considered lucky during Diwali?
Red or gold
What modern item is sometimes used instead of oil lamps?
Electric lights or string lights
How long does Diwali usually last?
Five days
What sweet treats are commonly shared during Diwali?
Ladoo, barfi, or jalebi
What animal is the vehicle (vahana) of Goddess Lakshmi?
Owl
What does lighting diyas represent?
Driving away darkness and negativity
What traditional game do some families play during Diwali for luck?
Cards
What do people light during Diwali to decorate their homes?
Diyas (oil lamps) or candles
What is used to create colorful floor decorations during Diwali?
Rangoli
What does Diwali celebrate — the victory of what over what?
Light over darkness, good over evil
Why do people clean and decorate their homes during Diwali?
To welcome Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity?
What kind of TV shows are popular during Diwali?
Festive specials or Bollywood movies
What do people often do with their houses before Diwali?
Clean and decorate them
What is commonly used to make rangoli designs?
Colored powder, rice, or flower petals
Which demon was defeated on Diwali, according to some traditions?
Narakasura
Why are diyas/lights traditionally placed outside homes?
To guide Goddess Lakshmi into the home and bring blessings of prosperity
What do children often enjoy most about Diwali?
Fireworks and sweets