FESTIVAL FACTS
Festival of lights that is celebrated in india
What is Diwali?
A Diwali favorite, which is usually made with ghee and gramflour.
What is [besan] Ladoo?
People light them to represent the triumph of light over darkness.
Why do people light diyas on diwali
The Sanskrit word “Deepavali” is formed from two words.
What do the sanskrit words 'deepam' and 'oli' form?
The king whose return to Ayodhya marked the celebration of Diwali
Who is lord Rama?
It is made by soaking deep fried dough in sugar syrup.
How is jalebi made?
these two colors are known to be auspicious on the day of diwali.
why do people wear/use the colors yellow and red on diwali?
They lit the first lamps to welcome lord Rama.
In the Ramayana, What did the people of ayodhya do to welcome their king?
She is worshipped during this auspicious season for wealth and prosperity
Why is the goddess Lakshmi worshipped?
Cannot be made without Cashew nuts
Whats the main ingredient of Kaju Katli?
the lunar phase in which diwali falls on the month of kartigai.
Ammavasay of which month is marked by diwali?
The first diwali after marriage
what is Thala deepavali?
each of the days represent a special occasion, such as the victory of good over evil or the welcoming of prosperity and light over darkness, etc
Why is diwali celebrated for 5 days?
this south indian sweet is fudgy and dense, originating from Karnataka
What is Mysore-pak?
in the south, diwali is celebrated to mark the defeat of this demon by lord krishna.
Who is narakhasura?
His attainment of nirvana marks diwali in Jainism
Who is mahavira?
These are the five days of Diwali
What is {Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj} ?
What was initially Soan-papdi known as?
The day Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill to protect villagers from torrential rain
What is govardhan pooja?
This Indian stock market event coincides with Diwali, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.
What is Muhurat trading?