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Origin of Diwali
5 Days of Diwali
Diwali Pooja
Fun Facts
New Year!
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This is the meaning of deep- and the meaning of -awali from Deepawali.
What is light and a row?
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This is the day that is similar to Rakshabandhan
What is Bhai Dooj?
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What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?

Bandi Chhor Divas

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Which Hindu month is Diwali observed on?

Ashvin / Karthik

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What is considered New Years in Maharashtra?

Gudi Padwa


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This is the name of the Kingdom that Lord Ram was exiled from by his father.
What is Kingdom Ayodhya?
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This is the first day of Diwali.
What is Dhanteras?
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These are offerings you make during pooja. (minimum 3)

What are flowers, Abir, Sindoor, Haldi, Diyas, Agarbattis, fruits, sweets, snacks, paan, and Dakshina?

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These are the names of the two Goddesses that are worshipped along with Goddess Durga.
What is Goddess Lakshmi and Sarasvati?
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What is considered new year in Punjab?

Baisakhi 

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What is the name of the river that the word 'hindu' was derived from?

The word "Hindu" originates from the Sanskrit word for river, sindhu. Particularly the Indus River

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What occurs on the day of govardhan? 

Goverdhan mountain pooja, uncoot is made, a small hillock of cow manure is created and worshipped to symbolize Govardhan

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These are the five ingredients of panchamitra.
What is milk, curd, ghee, sugar, and honey?
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Who was the first U.S. President to attend Diwali personally at the White House?

Barrack Obama

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How do you say Happy New Year in Sanskrit?

सुखदं नूतनवर्षम् - Sukhadam Nutanvarsham.

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Who are the the 5 main deities of the hindu religion (pancha devatas)?

Ganesha, Durga, Vishnu, Shiva, Surya/ Brahma, 

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The festival of Diwali is also called _________ in Sri Lanka

Kali Puja

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In which country do people call Diwali “Swanti” or “Tihar”?

Nepal

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"Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian state?

Tamil Nadu

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What is the name of Kashmiri new year?

Navreh

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What are the names of the four vedas in hinduism?

  • The Rig Veda
  • The Samaveda
  • Yajurveda
  • Atharvaveda
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When does Chaturdashi take place relative to diwali?

The day before diwali

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The foundation of which popular Indian Monument was laid on Diwali day?

The golden temple


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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 


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The largest Diwali celebration outside of India takes place in which British city?

 Leicester