Diwali & Religions
Which three religious groups celebrate Diwali?
Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs
Which empire was Lord Rama ruler of?
Ayodh
What other name is Diwali known by?
Festival of Lights
Diwali is celebrated with large firework displays, in honor of the celebrations beloved to have taken place upon the return of which Lord?
Rama
What does Diwali mean?
The row of lighted lamps (diyas)
On the same night as Diwali, what do Jains celebrate?
Attainment of Moksha by Mahavira
Which two gods are worshipped and in which order?
Ganesh and Lakshmi (order is Ganesh and Lakshmi)
How long does Diwali last?
5 days
Colorful decorations are made using flour and water and painted on the floor by the entrance to people's homes. What are they called?
A Rangoli
How long are diyas lit?
All night
Why do Sikhs celebrate Diwali?
Marks the release of their Gurji - Guru Hargobind Sahibji
What do all the lighting represent in Diwali?
Lighting that was done to bring Lord Rama and his wife Sita from the forest
Diwali celebrates which victory?
Good over evil
During the period of Diwali, what activity is believed to bring you good luck for the year ahead?
Playing Cards
Which famous Bollywood movie by Prakash Mehra of Yesteryears is based on a plot at the Diwali night where the "hero's" parents are murdered in front of his eyes, thus making him the "angry young man" (Amitabh Bachhan)
Zanzeer
What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?
Bandi Chhor Divas
Hindus in Bengal honor which god on the occasion of Diwali?
Goddess Kali
This customary greeting associated with Diwali means "Have an auspicious Diwali"
Shubh Deepavali
What 3 Diwali traditions are practiced to attract Lakshmi?
Diyas light the house; fireworks illuminate the skies and rangoli decorations
In which country is the Festival of Lights down as "Low Kriyongh"?
Thailand
Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightement of which two famous saints?
Vardhamana Mahavira & Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Diwali also commemorates the killing of which evil king by Lord Krishna?
Narakasura
What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Diwali?
Mustard Oil
Celebrations carry on until the last day when a special feast is observed. Who is this feast for and what is it's name
Brothers and Bhai Dooj
rWhich city holds the biggest Diwali celebrations out of India?
The English city of Leicester