Deepavali Practices
What is Diwali/Deepavali in English?
What is the festival of lights
In which year did India gain their independence from Great Britain?
1947
Lord Vishnu is a dwarf in which of his avatars?
Vamana
What is the fried donut sweet - served in syrup
Gulaab Jamun
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Is Diwali celebrated on the same day every year, according to the Gregorian (American) calendar?
No, it varies
Where was the last Cricket world cup hosted, and which two teams were in final match?
India: Australia vs India (2023)
What is the vehicle of Lord Kamadeva?
A Parrot
what is the indian equivalent of ice cream
Kulfi
Who is the Green Party presidential nominee?
Jill Stein
About how many people celebrate diwali/deepavali every year
About 1 billion people
With which country does India share its largest land border with?
Bangladesh
How long was the war between Rama and Ravana?
What is one spice used in almost all Indian sweet dishes
Cardamom
Which 2024 Presidential Nominee marshalled the full power of government to stop deadly drugs, opioids, and fentanyl from coming into our country.
Donald J. Trump
Why was the original Diwali celebration held?
To celebrate Ram's return from Lanka.
This state in India has most number of lakes
Andra Pradesh
What does Rama have to do with Diwali?
When he came back to Ayodhya, he represented the light returning, and the people celebrated Diwali because of it.
What is the tradional drink people in India drink on Diwali
Thandai
What current local level issue do both presidential nominees Harris and Trump want to handle at a federal level
Housing
Can you name of all days of Diwali?
Which intellectual game originated in India?
Chess
Diwali is celebrated to mark the defeat of what demon by the people of southern India
Narakasura
What time is Dinner normally eaten in India
8-10pm
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson