5 Days of Diwali
On 1st day of Diwali we pray to Dhanvantri, who is Dhanvantri?
Doctor of the Gods/ can cure all diseases
What is the name of the maid who convinced Kaikayee to demand that her son Bharata be crowned as the king instead of Rama?
Manthara
On which day is gold purchased as a symbol of good luck?
1st Day- Dhanteras
Guess the snack and sweet popular in North region of India?
Snack: Samosa
Sweet: Gujiya
On which day and month of Hindu calendar does Diwali come on?
New moon day (Amavasya) in the Kartik maas
Why is 2nd Day of Diwali called Narak Chaturdashi?
Demon Narakasura was killed by Krishna on this day
After Lakshmana falls unconscious in the war, he is revived by a certain herb. What is the name of the herb?
Sanjeevani
Why do we light Diyas?
life is filled with light from all directions/ wish for a bright and prosperous future.
Guess the snack and sweet popular in West region of India?
Snack: Mathiya, Chorafali
Sweet: Mohanthal
Which city outside of India holds the largest Diwali celebrations?
Leicester, a city in UK
On 3rd day, why do we perform Laxmi Pooja in the evening?
Lakshmi searches for welcoming households on this night and enters to spread good fortune
Whose bow did King Janaka make each of Sita's suitors try to string in her Swayamvar?
Lord Shiva’s
Why we buy/wear new clothes on Diwali?
a way to express joy, prosperity and a new start.
Guess the snack and sweet popular in South region of India?
Snack: Muruku/Chakli
Sweet: Shakkarpali
Lord Vishnu took form of Rama in which yug?
Treta Yug
On 4th day, what is significance of Govardhan pooja or Annakoot?
symbolizes God's protection for those who take refuge in him
In which garden was Sita held captive in Lanka?
Ashoka Vatika
Early morning oil bath is done on which day of Diwali, it symbolizes cleansing the body and mind?
2nd Day – Choti Diwali/ Narak Chaturdashi
Guess the snack and sweet popular in East region of India?
Snack: Singara
Sweet: Rasgulla
What is the significance of Swastik drawing or stickers on main door?
a way of extending good wishes to all who come through our home.
Which day do we celebrate the bond of brother and sister?
5th day- Bhaidooj
Who is the demon who takes the form of a golden deer to lure Sita from their hermitage, as part of Ravan’s plan?
Mareech
What is Rangoli symbolism in Diwali?
to welcome positive energy and ward off negative energy
Kids favorite Diwali snack or sweet in USA
Snack: Muruku/ Chakli
Sweets: Gulab Jamun
What is the significance of Chopda Pujan?
Businessmen do puja of account books and start writing in their new accounts.