Diwali Basics
The "Festival of Lights" celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.
Diwali
In North India, Diwali celebrates the return of this prince to Ayodhya after defeating Ravan.
Lord Ram
Laxmi Devi
The lighting of diyas symbolizes this victory.
Victory of light over darkness.
In Nepal, Diwali is called this and includes honoring dogs, cows, and brothers.
Tihar
Homes are illuminated with these small clay lamps filled with oil and cotton wicks.
Diyas
This favorite sweet made of milk and sugar is often gifted during Diwali
Barfi
The exchanging of sweets and gifts represents this feeling among friends and family.
Love and Goodwill.
The country in Southeat Asia celebrates Diwali as a national holiday and decorates "Little India"
Singapore
This colorful floor art made with rice, flowers, or sand welcomes guests and good fortune.
Rangoli
In South India, Diwali commemorates Lord Krishna's victory over this demon.
Narakasura
Lighting diyas is believed to guide this figure into one's home, bringing blessings.
Laxmi devi.
What day to people buy gold on to symbolize prosperity or good fortune?
Dhanteras
This Caribbean nation with large Indian population lights up its cities with diyas each year.
Trinidad and Tobago
Diwali marks the beginning of the new year in this Indian calender.
Hindu Lunar Calender or Vikram Samvat
In Bengal, Diwali coincides with the worship of this fierce goddess of power and destruction.
Goddess Kali
Playing this game of luck during Diwali celebrations is thought to bring wealth for the year ahead.
Cards or gambling.
THis small creature is the vehicle of Goddess Lakshmi.
Owl.
In this African country, Diwali is celebrated in Mombasa and Nairobi by its India diaspora.
Kenya
This word, often chanted during Diwali prayers, means "the inner light or divine spark."
Atman
In Jainism, Diwali marks this spiritual leader's attainment of Nirvana.
Lord Mahavira.
The sound of these is said to ward off evil spirits during Diwali celebration.
The firecrackers.
THe five days of Diwali have different significance. What is the final day of the celebration and what does it celebrate?
Bhai Dooj - Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters
This London landmark hosts one of the world's largest Diwali events outside of India.
Trafalgar Square