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Diwali Basics
Diwali Basics
What festival is known as the "Festival of Lights"?
Diwali
What type of fireworks are commonly used on Diwali night?
Sparklers and Firecrackers
Which goddess is worshiped for wealth and prosperity during Diwali?
Lakshmi
What type of food is most common during Diwali — sweet or spicy?
Sweet
Diwali’s timing is based on the Hindu lunar calendar. On which lunar phase does the main Diwali night fall?
New Moon
What do people light during Diwali?
Diyas or oil lamps
What do people often clean before Diwali?
Their Homes
Who defeated the demon king Ravana before returning home on Diwali?
Name one popular sweet made during Diwali:
Ladoo, barfi, jalebi, gulab jamun, etc.
During Diwali, some households place tiny footprints at the entrance of their homes. Whose footprints are these meant to represent, and what is their significance?
Goddess Lakshmi’s footprints — they symbolize her entering the home and bringing wealth, prosperity, and good fortune.
How many days does Diwali usually last?
5
What do people exchange with friends and family during Diwali?
In some parts of India, Diwali celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna over which demon?
Narakasura
What is the name of the savory snack mix popular in India during Diwali?
Chevda
Goddess Lakshmi visits homes during Diwali.
Beyond clean and lit houses, what quality is believed to attract her blessings according to ancient texts?
Houses with peace, purity, and righteous intentions.
Diwali celebrates the return of which god to Ayodhya?
Lord Rama
On which day of Diwali do people usually buy gold, silver, or new utensils for good luck?
Dhanteras
Which Hindu god is known for removing obstacles and is often worshiped first?
Lord Ganesha
During Diwali, people often share sweets wrapped in what symbolic color representing purity and light?
Yellow or Gold wrapped boxes
In many Diwali prayers, people say, “Tamaso mā jyotir gamaya.”
What does this ancient Sanskrit phrase mean?
Lead me from the darkness to light.
What is the Sanskrit word “Deepavali” literally mean?
Row of Lights
During Diwali, which direction should diyas be placed to invite prosperity?
Facing North or East
Which sage gave Lord Rama his bow and trained him in archery?
Sage Vishwamitra
What spice is often added to Indian sweets for aroma and flavor, especially during festivals?
Eliachi or Cardammom
What ancient Indian emperor is believed to have converted to Jainism on Diwali, influencing the way Jains celebrate the festival today?
Emperor Chandragupta Maurya