Diwali Traditions
Which type of traditional floor design is drawn inside Nagarathar houses during festivals?
Nadu Veetu Kolam
Song #1
Karu Karu Karupayi
Historically, the Nagarathar community is famous for excelling in which economic activities?
Banking and trade (businesses)
Item #1
Vilakku
Which Tamil text describes the rituals, customs, and significance of Diwali in Tamil Nadu?
Skanda Purana
Song #2
Thooliyile Aada Vantha
Soundaryanayagi is the Amman name of which Nagara Kovil?
Nemam
Item #2
Curry Leaf
What are the five days of Deepavali?
These are the five days celebrated during the festival of Diwali: 1. Dhanteras, 2. Naraka Chaturdashi, 3. Lakshmi Puja, 4. Govardhan Puja, 5. Bhai Dooj
Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10UJp8UKE3Yefqo05MuhEERc6IVJM9BQiwYZR3h54nL0/edit?usp=sharing
Song #3
Velvetta Velvetta
What is the name of the special rudhraksha malai worn by Nagarathar men during their Shasthiapthapoorthi function?
Gourisangam
Item #3
Dosa Batter
Which legendary city is known for holding the biggest Diwali celebration outside of India?
Leicester, in the United Kingdom
Song #4
Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee
The Kazhuthu uru is made up of how many pieces?
35
Item #4
Vibuthi
How many years did Narakasura rule before Krishna defeated him, according to Tamil tradition?
16,100 (Any number close to this can be accepted)
Song #5
Madai Thiranthu
Name the 9 Nagara Kovils
Ilayathakudi, Iluppaikkudi, Iraniyur, Mathur, Nemam, Pillayarpatti, Soorakudi, Vairavanpatti, and Velangudi
Item #5
Rambutan