Traditions and Customs
What people light to symbolize light over darkness
Diyas
The Devi worshipped for wealth and prosperity
Maa Lakshmi
The length of Lord Rama's exile
14 years
The nation that celebrates Deepavali with Kolam Art
Sri Lanka
The day Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill
Govardhan Pooja
The coloured rice/powder used to draw outside homes
Rangoli
The Devi born during the churning of the ocean of milk
Maa Lakshmi
The name of Lord Rama's mother
Kaushalya
What is Diwali called in Nepal
Tihar
The day celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters
Bhai Dooj
The ingredient common in Diwali sweet and diyas
Ghee
The demon Lord Krishna defeated before Diwali
Narakasura
Bird who tried to save Maa Sita when she was abducted
Jatayu
The South Pacific Island where Diwali is celebrated with fireworks, sweets and chutney music
Fiji
The God who poured heavy rain on Govardhan Hill out of anger?
Lord Indra
What people buy to invite wealth and good fortune
Gold/Silver
The Devi worshipped during Diwali in Bengal
Maa Kali
Vibhishana
This Caribbean nation has a national public holiday for Diwali where thousands gather at Diwali Nagar
Trinidad and Tobago
Naraka Chaturdashi
The 5 days of Diwali
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi, Diwali, Govardhan Pooja, Bhai Dooj
Vishnu Purana
The token Hanuman brought to Maa Seeta to prove he found her in Lanka
Lord Rama's Ring
The two South American countries where Diwali is a major festival
Guyana and Suriname
The story of Bhai Dooj is linked to which twin gods?
Yamuna and Yamraj