Origin of Diwali
5 Days of Diwali
Diwali Puja
Navratri
Fun Facts
100
This is the meaning of deep- and the meaning of -awali from Deepawali.
What is light and a row?
100
This is the day that is similar to Rakshabandhan
What is Bhai Dooj?
100
What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?
Bandi Chhor Divas
100
This is the number of days Navratri lasts for and the number of forms of Goddess Durga.
What is 9?
100
Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two famous saints?
Vardhamana Mahavira & Swami Dayananda Saraswati
200
This is the name of the Kingdom that Lord Ram was exiled from by his father.
What is Kingdom Ayodhya?
200
This is the first day of Diwali.
What is Dhanteras?
200
These are offerings you make during pooja. (minimum 3)
What are flowers, Abir, Sindoor, Haldi, Diyas, Agarbattis, fruits, sweets, snacks, paan, and Dakshina?
200
These are the names of the two Goddesses that are worshipped along with Goddess Durga.
What is Goddess Lakshmi and Sarasvati?
200
Which Hindu month is Diwali observed on?
Ashvin
300
This is the number of years Lord Ram was exiled for.
What is 14?
300
Who killed Narakasura and when?
Lord Krishna, Dwapar Yuga
300
These are the five ingredients of panchamitra.
What is milk, curd, ghee, sugar, and honey?
300
Who was the first U.S. President to attend Diwali personally at the White House?
Barrack Obama
300
What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Deepavali?
Mustard Oil
400
This is what Lord Krishna told the people to pray to instead of God Indra.
What is the mountain?
400
The festival of Diwali is also called _________ in Sri Lanka
Kali Puja
400
In which country do people call Diwali “Swanti” or “Tihar”?
Nepal
400
"Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian state?
Tamil Nadu
400
The foundation of which popular Indian Monument was laid on Diwali day?
The Golden Temple
500
This is how Lord Krishna saved the villagers when God Indra sent heavy thunder and rain upon them.
What is lifted the mountain with his finger?
500
This is the puja that is performed on Diwali day.
What is Lakshmi Puja?
500
These are the two main things placed in front of Goddess Lakshmi in Lakshmi Puja.
What are a lotus flower and a silver coin?
500
In addition to India, Diwali is an official holiday in which of the following countries? A. Bangladesh; B. Ski Lanka; C. Mongolia
B. Ski Lanka
500
The largest Diwali celebration outside of India takes place in which British city?
Leicester