Diwali 1
What does Deepavali mean?
What is “row of lights”
How many days does Diwali last
What is 5 days
What are the oil lamps that are lit on Diwali called?
Divas/Diyas
What is rangoli made of?
Flour/dyed rice
What do women wear on their foreheads?
Bindi/Sindhoor
When was Maddaugh built?
2021
What is our mascot?
Wolf
Be kind, work hard, be your best you
Outdoor classroom?
Who was the previous principal of Maddaugh?
Mr. Vendarmin
What are the three main religions that celebrate Diwali?
Jainism, Hinduism, and sikhism
Who was the demon that lord Rama defeated?
Ravan
Sita
What clothing is commonly worn by men?
Kurtha, Shervani
What do women commonly wear?
lehenga, kurta pajama, sari, anarkali suit
What is the first day of Diwali called?
What is Dhanteras
What is the second day of Diwali called?
Naruka Chaturdashi
What is the third day of Diwali called?
Diwali Night
What is the fourth day of Diwali called?
Govardhan Puja
What is the fifth day of Diwali called
Bhai Dooj
Diwali pays tribute to the goddess of wealth; what is her name?
Lakshmi
Colourful decorations made on the floor using flour or dyed rice are called...
Rangoli
What is the name for Indian sweets eaten during Diwali?
Diwali celebrates what?
The victory of good over evil
What are three things people do for Diwali?
Clean the house, decorate with rangoli, and exchange sweets/gifts