Diwali 101
Diwali is known as the festival of this
Lights
This is the number of days Diwali is celebrated for
5
How many days does Diwali last?
5
Made with khoya, fried golden and finally dipped in saffron induced sugar syrup
Gulab Jamun
In the north, Diwali is celebrated to symbolize the return of this epic king
Lord Rama
Homes are decorated with beautiful and colorful designs of this
Rangoli
The name Diwali comes from the word Deepavali which is a word from this language
Sanskrit
As per Hindu Calander, On which day Diwali is celebrated In India?
Amavasya Tithi (New Moon) in the month of Kartik.
Sphere-shaped sweet primarily made from flour, fat (ghee/butter/oil), and sugar
Laddoo
Diwali is also celebrated to mark the defeat of which Demon?
Narkasura
Number of Days After Dussehra does Diwali fall?
21 Days
These two countries celebrate Diwali other than India in Asia
Nepal and Malaysia
Which day of Diwali, commemorating Krishna’s defeat of Indra, is called Goverdhan Puja, Balipratipada, or Annakut?
Fourth
Barfi made with cashew nuts and milk, topped with silver varq
Kaju ki Barfi
Hindus in West Bengal celebrate Diwali to glorify this Goddess
Kali
Diwali is generally associated with the worship of this Goddess
Lakshmi Ji
Lit lights during Diwali are symbolic of this
Wealth and Prosperity (to guide Lakshmi Ji into our homes)
"Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian state?
TamilNadu
Dough fried in a coil shape dipped in sugar syrup
Jalebi
Originally, 14 diyas were lit in a row to represent this time period
14 years of Rama's exile
Name the days in chronological order for Diwali Kali Chaudas/Narak Chaudas, Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhai Duj , Goverdhan
Dhanteras,
Kali Chaudas/Narak Chaudas,
Diwali,
Goverdhan,
Bhai Duj
Two religions other than Hinduism celebrate Diwali with their own significance
Jainism and Sikhism
How long has Diwali been celebrated in Sikhism?
Since the 18th Century
Halwa is made Pakistani style with grated Daucus Carota, condensed milk, nuts, and golden varq.
Gajar Ka Halwa
Narakasura, a demon was killed by this Supreme force
Lord Krishna