Diwali Celebration
What does Diwali symbolize?
Victory of good over evil
The word "Diwali" is derived from which language?
Sanskrit
Originally, these were set off to scare away evil spirits, but now they really just attract no-so-evil kids.
Fireworks
Diwali is also known as
Festival of Lights
Who was the first US president to attend Diwali personally at the White House?
Barrack Obama
For how many days is Diwali celebrated?
5 days
What oil is traditional when lighting lamps in honor of Diwali?
Mustard oil
In some areas, these animals who are believed to be incarnations of Lakshmi are adorned and worshipped during Diwali.
Cows
Which is the primary color of Rangoli, signifying peace, purity and tranquility.
White
In addition to India, Diwali is an official holiday in which of the countries?
Sri Lanka
Which goddess is worshipped on Day 1 of Diwali?
Lakshmi
Diwali always occurs on a _____ night.
No-moon night
Second day of Diwali is known as?
Naraka Chaturdashi
In what part of the house would you expect to find rangoli on Diwali?
Doorway
In addition to candles, what is used to decorate houses during Diwali?
Flowers
On 5th day if Diwali, what do people traditionally celebrate?
Bond between sisters and brothers
Originally, 14 diyas were lit in a row to represent a time period. What is the time period?
14 years of Ram's exile
What is the celebration of Diwali in Tamil Nadu known as?
Thalai Deepavali
Which body parts are often placed as part of the design to welcome Lakshmi into the home?
Feet or footprints
What is the traditional food during Diwali?
Sweets
Diwali is observed in which month of the Hindu calendar?
Kartik
South Indians celebrate Diwali in honor of Lord Krishna’s defeat of the Demon King. What was his name?
Naraksura
For what reason is Diwali celebrated among Sikhs?
Release of Guru Hargobind from Gwalior
The tradition of Rangoli can be traced back to which Indian state?
Maharashtra
The foundation of which popular Indian Monument was laid on Diwali day?
The Golden Temple