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100

The oil lamp lit to symbolize the triumph of Good over Evil is called D _ _ _

DIYA

100

Deepavali celebrates the return of Lord Rama to this city.

Ayodhya

100

The round sweet made of chickpea flour, ghee, and sugar, which is one of Deepavali favorites, is called L _ _ _ _.

LADOO

100

Deepavali is also called the Festival of ____.

Lights

200

Intricate floor patterns made with colored powders or flowers.

R _ _ _ _ _ _ 

RANGOLI

200

Rama’s victory was against this demon king.

R _ _ _ _ _

Ravana

200

Name any other sweet or delicacy that you have had during Deepavali

Shakarpara, Jalebi, Pheni and so on

200

Outside India, this neighboring country also celebrates Deepavali nationwide.

N _ _ _ L

NEPAL

300

This goddess of wealth and prosperity is worshipped during Deepavali.

L _ _ _ _ _ _ 

Goddess Lakshmi

300

Deepavali is also celebration of Lord Krishna’s victory over this demon.

N _ _ _ _ _ S _ _ _

Narakasura

300

What is the favorite food of Lord Krishna ?

B _ _ _ _ _

Butter

300

Since 2003, this U.S. landmark In Washington DC has hosted Deepavali celebrations.

Hint : Head of Govt lives here

The White House

400

Families clean and decorate their homes before Diwali for this reason.

To welcome Goddess Lakshmi and the good fortune she brings with her.

400

Lord Rama came back from  L _ _ _ _,  along with Sita and Lakshmana on Deepavali day.

Lanka

400

Deepavali feasts often end with this syrup-soaked spiral sweet that is light yellow or orangish color.

J _ _ _ _ _ 

JALEBI

400

This famous New York landmark lights up celebrating Deepavali.

Hint: That's where the ball drop happens on New year's Eve.

Time Square

500

Many people share S _ _ _ _ _ with their friends and neighbors to celebrate Deepavali and express their happiness and gratitude.

Sweets

500

Do Sikhs and Jains celebrate Deepavali too?

Yes. 

Sikhs celebrate as Gurugovind Saheb was released from Gwalior fort on Deepavali day and Jains celebrate it as commemoration of Lord Mahavira.

500

In Singapore, the Deepavali celebration district is known as L _ _ _ _ E  I _ _ _ A.

Little India