Sweets and Snacks
This fried snack shaped like a spiral dipped in sweet syrup is popular during Diwali.
Jalebi
Unscramble the Diwali themed word:
YADI
Diya
Which Hindu scriptures is associated with Diwali?
The Ramayana
What tratiditon is this?
People make colourful floor art called.....?
Rangoli
True or False?
Diwali is the festival of lights?
True!
This flaky, triangle- shaped snack is filled with potatoes and peas.
Samosa
GHITLSI
Lights
Whose return to Ayodhya does Diwali celebrate?
Lord Rama
What tratiditon is this?
People burst these in the sky during Diwali....?
Fireworks
True or False?
People celebrate Diwali by throwing colorful powder at on an another.
False! (That is for Holi)
What sweet is round and orange and made with chickpea flour, sugar and food colouring?
Laddu
Unscramble the Diwali themed word:
EWTSES
Sweets
Who did Lord Rama defeat before returning to Ayodhya?
King Ravana
What tradition is this?
Which Goddess is prayed to for good luck?
Goddess Lakshmi
True or False?
Goddess Saraswati is worshiped on Diwali for wealth?
False!
(Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wealth.)
What pudding is flavored with cardamom and nuts and is a festive dessert?
Kheer
Unscramble the Diwali themed word:
SRKOWREIF
Fireworks
How many years was Lord Rama in exile/sent away?
14
What are traditional diyas made out of?
Clay
True or False?
Rangoli is made using flowers,colored powders, and rice?
True
This golden syrup-filled round sweet is soaked in sugar water - often served warm.
Gulab jamun
Unscramble the Diwali themed word:
FITGS
Gifts
What does the word Diwali actually mean?
A row of lights
What tradition is this?
People light diyas outside their homes to.....?
Guide Goddess Lakshmi to visit their homes.
True or False?
The festival of Diwali is always on the same day every year?
False!
(it follows the Hindu lunar calendar, so the date changes every year!)