Diwali!!!!!!!!

Facts

100

The holy festival of Diwali is also called “The…”

What is The Festival of Lights?

200

This number is how many days Diwali is celebrated for. 

What is 5?

300

The main day of Diwali is determined by this phase of the moon in the lunar calendar. 

What is the New Moon?

400

Diwali symbolizes this in Hindu mythology. 

What is “Light over Dark” or “Good over Evil”?

500

These five things are commonly done during Diwali. 

What are lighting diyas, feasting, praying, using fireworks, and making rangolies?

Figures

100

Diwali marks the return of this hero, after his 14 year exile from Ayodyha.

Who is Prince Rama?

200

This ten headed demon was defeated in Lanka, after kidnapping Sita, leading to a war. 

Who is Ravana?

300

This god, known for removing obstacles, is often prayed to at the beginning of Diwali celebrations. 

Who is Lord Ganesh?

400

This goddess, often associated with wealth and prosperity, is usually prayed to second during pujas for Diwali. 

Who is Goddess Lakshmi?

500

This god helped Rama defeat Ravana by burning Lanka, and searching for Sita. 

Who is Lord Hanuman?

Sweets

100

This fried brown dough ball soaked in sugar or rose syrup is a common sweet in Indian households. 

What is Gulab Jamun?

200

These small syrupy white balls soaked in milk are often flavored with nuts and cardamom.

What is Rasgulla?

300

This popular Indian sweet, shaped like a diamond is make from milk solids, sugar, and nuts like almonds. 

What is Barfi?

400

This coiled orange fried sweet is soaked in sugar syrup to make it a delicious sweet. 

What is Jalebi?

500

This soft spongy like cylindrical shaped sweet is a milk based treat that is sometimes coated in coconut. 

What is Chum Chum?