About Diwali
Food & Sweets
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Crackers & Sparklers
100
What is made out of colored sand,colored rice,markers, construction paper, clay,paint etc
What is a Rangoli
100
Exaples of Sweet Prasad would include
Blessed sweets like Laddoos, Barfi, and Kheer
100
In Bollywood movies and real life alike, women often apply this temporary, intricate plant-stain art to their hands for Diwali and weddings.
What is Mendhi
100
On Diwali night, families pray to this Goddess of wealth and prosperity to invite good fortune into their clean, brightly lit homes.
Who is Goddess Lakshmi?
100
This handheld firework does not explode, but sparkles safely in your hand when you hold it by its long metal wire.
What is a Sparkler
200
This prince of Ayodhya is the central figure of Diwali, whose return after 14 years of exile is celebrated.
Who is Rama
200
This round, yellow sweet is Lord Ganesha's absolute favorite treat.
What is a Laddoo?
200
Example of Diwali movies
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...,Om Shanti Om,Golmaal Again,Sooryavanshi etc
200
Small traditional oil lamps made of clay that are lit during Diwali to guide deities and drive away spiritual darkness.
What are diyas?
200
These tiny, paper-wrapped novelties are thrown onto the ground to make a sharp, harmless "pop" sound without needing a match to light them. (firework)
what is pop pop
300
What are the 5 different days of Diwali
Who is Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi),Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali),Diwali (Lakshmi Puja),Govardhan Puja (Annakut / Padwa),Bhai Dooj (Bhai Bheej)
300
Before the family eats the festive sweets, they are offered to the Gods during puja as this blessed offering.
What is Prasad
300
This popular Indian brand of chocolate and confectionery is famous for its heartwarming family-reunion ads airing right around Diwali.
What is Cadbury
300
Intricate, colorful floor patterns made using colored rice flour, powders, sand, or flower petals near doorways.
What is a rangoli?
300
This is Lord Rama's loyal devotee and monkey-god king who helped him rescue Sita.
- Who is Hanuman?
400
On Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, it is considered highly auspicious to purchase this specific precious metal.
What is gold
400
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝-𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐲, 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐤.
What is Barfi
400
DAILY DOUBLE This African island nation is the only one outside of Asia where Diwali is recognized as an official national holiday.
What is Mauritius
400
On the first day of Diwali, Dhanteras, it is considered auspicious to buy gold, silver, and these practical household items.
What are kitchen utensils
400
This is the specific demon king of Lanka who kidnapped Sita, startingthe great war.
- Who is Ravana?
500
In South India, Diwali commemorates Lord Krishna defeating this demon, freeing 16,000 captive princesses.
Who is Narakasura
500
This sweet, creamy pudding is made by boiling rice, milk, and sugar, and is often flavored with cardamom and saffron.
What is Kheer
500
This specific chemical element is what gives traditional Diwali sparklers and green aerial fireworks their distinct, bright emerald hue.
What is Barium
500
- Lord Rama was away from home for this exact number of years in exile.
Answer: What is 14 years?
500
She is the goddess of wealth and good fortune who visits homes on Diwali night.
- Who is Goddess Lakshmi?