Diwali 101
What is another name for Diwali
Deepavali
In the context of Diwali, which demon does Lord Rama defeat, symbolizing the victory of good over evil?
Ravana
Name a popular Bollywood movie that revolves around the theme of Diwali and family celebrations.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" (K3G)
What are the 5 ingredients in panchamrut
Yogurt, milk, honey, sugar/ saakar & ghee
On which Diwali day do people suddenly remember to clean the entire house?
Dhanteras
Diwali signifies the ______ of _____ to ________
Diwali signifies the return of Ram Bhagwan to Ayodhya
Which divine bird helped Lord Rama during his quest for Sita
Jatayu
In the movie "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo," there's a song titled "Aaj Unse Milna Hai" featuring a grand Diwali celebration. Name the lead actors in the film.
Salman Khan & Sonam Kapoor
Name 3 popular mithai that have to be fried
Jalebi, gulab jamun, malpua, ghughara, gujia
What are the 5 days of Diwali and in what order do they occur
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Pooja (Diwali), Goverdhan Pooja, Bhai dooj
In what Gujarati month is Diwali celebrated
Kartik
Who introduced Lord Ram to Hanuman Ji during Lord Ram's quest for Sita Ji? Who was he?
Sugriv - King of the Monkeys
What 2 movies were released on Diwali 2024
Singham Again & Bhool Bhulaiyaa
What is a "mountain of food" that people generally make at the mandir or at home in front of bhagwan
Annakut
On which day do neighbors compete to see who burns the loudest crackers?
Diwali/Lakshmi Pooja
Name 5 things you do during the days of Diwali
Clean the house, light diva, pray at your doorstep (umraa pujan), wear new clothes, fireworks, Lakshmi puja, buy gold, eat mithai, chopda pujan, go to mela
What important marriage occurred on the full moon after Diwali? Between who?
Tulsi Vivah - Vishnu Bhagwan & Tulsi
Which festival is celebrated two days after diwali?
Govardhan Puja - It commemorates the lifting of the Govardhan Hill by Lord Krishna to protect the villagers of Vrindavan from the wrath of Indra, the king of the gods.
What is made primarily with cashew nuts, sugar and cardamom powder
Kaju Katri
When do you start thinking maybe next year you’ll “keep it simple” (and never do)?
As soon as Diwali pooja is over
Name 3 religions that celebrate Diwali
Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism
In the context of Diwali, who is the brother of Goddess Lakshmi, and what is the ritual associated with their relationship?
Lord Kubera is considered the brother of Goddess Lakshmi, and the ritual is known as 'Bhai Beej.'
What Bollywood movie was about recarnation and was released during Diwali? It features some of Bollywoods most prominent actors. You have all danced to a popular song from this movie.
Om Shanti Om
Main mithai hoon but khane layak nahin hoon. Dekhne layak hoon par rakhne layak nahin hoon
Sonpapdi
Which goddess was incarnated on the day of Diwali and how?
Lakshmi mata emerged from the churning of the ocean