Who's
What's
Why's and How's
100

This boy became Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati when he grew up

Who is Mool Shankar?

100

The meaning of the word Deepavali

What is a row of lights?

100

On Deepavali people think this is the most fun part of the festival!

What are fireworks?

200

The King of Lanka

Who is Ravana?

200

The day of rest in India (Not a Sunday)

What is Amavasya? (New Moon Day)

200

People believe we do this to light the way of Rama back home from Lanka.

Why do we light the diyas on Deepavali?

300

The founder of Jainism

Who is Mahaveer?

300

The Sanskrit name for wealth

What is Laxmi?

300

This is how we share the autumn harvest with everyone

Why do we offer new harvest grains in Yajnya? 

400

The author of Ramayana

Who is Valmiki?

400

Autumn In Sanskrit

What is Sharad Ritu?

400

This is how we share our wealth and happiness

Why do we give gifts and donations (daan)?

500

The Prince of Ayodhya, Kingdom of Kosala

Who is Rama?

500

The calendar system of India

What is Vikrami Calendar? or What is the Lunisolar calendar?

500

Deepavali's connection to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati

Why do we mark Rishi Nirvaan Divas?