Rama, Sita, and families
One of King Dasharatha’s wives, who asked Dasharatha to send Rama to exile
Who was Kaikeyi?
The line that Lakshmana drew around Sita to protect her from harm
What was the Lakshmana-rekha?
Ravana’s brother who was cursed to sleep for six months at a time
Who was Kumbhakarna?
Where Rama hit Ravana with his arrow in order to kill him
What is a navel (belly-button)?
The name of the colorful Diwali decorations made with sand
What is Rangoli?
Rama’s brother who became king during Rama’s exile
Who was Bharata?
The location of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita’s cottage near the Godavari river
What is Panchavati?
Powerful son of Ravana who was eventually defeated by Lakshmana
Who was Indrajit (Meghanada)?
The name of the plant on the mountain that Hanuman picks up that cures Lakshmana
What is Sanjeevani Booti?
Goddess who blesses us with wealth and good fortune during Diwali
Who is Lakshmi?
Owner of the bow at Sita’s swayamwara
Who is Shiva?
The monkey who used Rama’s help to kill his brother Bali
Who was Sugreeva?
Ravana’s uncle who disguised himself as a golden deer to distract Rama
Who was Mareecha?
Ravana’s brother who joined Rama’s side during the war
Who was Vibheeshana?
Diwali celebrates the return of these three people to Ayodhya
Who were Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana?
Kaikeyi’s evil maid who convinced Kaikeyi to ask for her boons
Who was Manthara?
The vulture who died trying to rescue Sita as Ravana was kidnapping her
Who was Jatayu?
Guardian of Lanka who was defeated by Hanumana
Who was Lankini?
Bali’s son who served as a messenger for Rama
Who was Angada?
The fifth day of Diwali
What is Bhai Dooj?
The man who was cursed after accidentally killing a boy who was bringing back water for his blind parents
Who was King Dasharatha?
The old woman who tasted each of her fruits before giving them to Rama, ensuring he only ate the sweetest ones
Who was Shabari?
Soorpanakha’s twin cousins that she asked to fight Rama and Lakshmana after Lakshmana cut her nose off
Who were Khara and Dooshana?
Ultimate weapon used by Indrajit and Rama during the war
What is the Brahmastra?
The first day of Diwali
What is Dhanteras?