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Festivities
Which sweet made from condensed milk and sugar is considered a must-have during Diwali?
What is Barfi?
The word “Diwali” is derived from the Sanskrit term “Deepavali.” What does “Deepavali” literally mean?
What is "Row of Lights"?
In Bengal, Diwali coincides with the worship of which fierce goddess?
Who is Goddess Kali?
The goddess worshipped on Diwali night for prosperity and wealth.
Who is Goddess Lakshmi?
The demon Ram slayed 20 day before the start of Diwali?
Who is Ravana?
The traditional savory snack mixture enjoyed during Diwali in Maharashtra is called what?
What is chivda?
The lighting of lamps during Diwali symbolizes the triumph of what over what?
What is light over darkness, or good over evil?
In Gujarat, which festival marks the beginning of the new business year during Diwali?
What is Basu Varas?
The act of cleaning and decorating the house before Diwali symbolizes inviting which divine energy?
What is prosperity or Lakshmi’s presence?
The return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after how many years of exile is commemorated on Diwali?
What is 14 years?
The round sweet made from chickpea flour, ghee, and sugar.
What is Laddoo?
The fireworks during Diwali are meant to symbolize what celestial concept in Hindu belief?
What is the joy of gods (or driving away evil spirits)?
In Maharashtra, the Diwali season begins with which day devoted to cleaning and buying gold or utensils?
What is Dhanteras?
On the day of Govardhan Puja, Lord Krishna lifted this mountain.
What is Govardhan (Govardhan Hill)?
In South India, Diwali is linked to Lord Krishna’s victory over this asura.
Who is Narakasur?
Which popular Diwali sweet literally means “layered”?
What is Soan Papdi?
In Vaishnavism, Diwali marks the marriage of which divine couple?
Who are Lakshmi and Vishnu?
In which southern state is Naraka Chaturdashi celebrated as the main Diwali day?
Where is Tamil Nadu?
The “Diyas” traditionally used on Diwali are made from which material?
What is clay?
Which Jain Tirthankara attained Nirvana on Diwali?
Who is Mahavira?
In North India, which rich dessert made from milk and vermicelli is popular during the festival?
What is Kheer?
The five days of Diwali are often said to represent five forms of what essential spiritual or moral quality?
What is righteousness?
Nepal celebrates Diwali as which festival that honors humans, animals, and the goddess of wealth?
What is Tihaar?
The fifth and final day of Diwali, Bhai Dooj, celebrates the bond between whom?
Who are brothers and sisters?
Sikhs celebrate Diwali as Bandi Chhor Divas, commemorating the release of which Guru from Gwalior Fort?
Who is Guru Hargobind Singh