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The Five Days of Diwali
The Significance of Diwali
Name that Tune
The Art of Rangoli
Sleepless in Seattle
100
Not surprising, this name for the 4th day of Diwali literally means "Mountain of Food."
What is Annakoot?
100
Despite variations, Diwali fundamentally represents the victory of light, truth and knowledge over these 3 opposite characteristics.
What are darkness, lies and ignorance?
100

This romantic hit “Tum Hi Ho” made Arijit Singh a household name and featured Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor.

What is Aashiqui 2?

100
This used to be primary color of Rangoli, signifying peace, purity and tranquility.
What is a white?
100

This iconic structure was built for the 1962 World’s Fair and remains Seattle’s most famous skyline feature.

What is the Space Needle?

200
The 5th day, Bhai Duj, is also known as Yamadwitheya, celebrating this brother visiting his sister for dinner.
Who is Yama?
200
For Jains, Diwali celebrates the achievement of this state by Lord Mahavira at the age of 42.
What is Nirvana?
200

This singer is known for soulful Bollywood songs like “Raabta”, “Kesariya”, and “Agar Tum Saath Ho.”

Who is Arijit Singh?

200
The traditional number of petals in this flower in Rangoli design varies amongst regions from 4 to 8 up to 24.
What is the lotus?
200

This Seattle neighborhood is known for its hilltop views, historic gas plant-turned-park, and popularity among tech workers.

What is Gas Works Park in Wallingford?

300
On the 3rd day, the Lakshmi Puja is performed bathing the idols in Panchamitra which is made up of these five ingredients.
What is sugar, milk, honey, yogurt, and ghee?
300
Originally, 14 diyas were lit in a row to represent this time period.
What is the 14 years of Rama's exile?
300

This energetic dance number from Leo had everyone doing Thalapathy Vijay’s signature moves.

What is Naa Ready?

300
Two intersecting triangles in Rangoli design represent Saraswati, the deity of this.
What is learning?
300

This hit TV series about doctors is set in Seattle and features a hospital called Grey Sloan Memorial.

What is Grey’s Anatomy?

400
On Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, traditionally wives not just buy gold and silver jewelry, but these more useful items as well.
What are kitchen utensils?
400
He brought the storms that forced Krishna and his villagers to seek refuge under Mount Govardhan, literally.
Who is Indra?
400

This Ilaiyaraaja masterpiece from Moondram Pirai (remade in Hindi as Sadma) features haunting vocals by S. Janaki.

What is Kanne Kalaimaane?

400
These body parts are often placed as part of the design to welcome Lakshmi into the home, though you would expect to see them after she had already come.
What are feet or footprints?
400

Seattle is the birthplace of this legendary guitarist known for “Purple Haze” and “All Along the Watchtower.”

Who is Jimi Hendrix?

500
The 2nd day of Diwali celebrates the victory of Krishna over this demon king and retrieving the precious stolen earrings of Aditi. (He also freed the 16,000 daughters held captive, and married them all as well.)
Who is Narakasur?
500
The followers of this religion celebrate Diwali as the return of Guru Hargobind Ji from captivity in the city of Gwalior.
What is Sikhism?
500

Finish this lyric:

"Keh doon tumhe, ya chup rahoon..."

What is "...khud se main kya kahoon?"

500
The tradition of Rangoli can be traced back to this Indian state.
What is Maharashtra?
500

Beneath the streets of Pioneer Square lies an abandoned network of storefronts and sidewalks from the original city level, which sank after the Great Fire of 1889. This area is now a popular underground tour.

What is Seattle’s Underground City (or the Seattle Underground)?