Indian festivals
The Kambala festival of Karnataka is essentially associated with what?
Buffalo race
The 2nd day of Diwali celebrates the victory of Krishna over this demon king and retrieving the precious stolen earrings of Aditi.
Naraksura
Originally, these were set off to scare away evil spirits, but now they really just attract no-so-evil kids.
Fireworks
This used to be primary color of Rangoli, signifying peace, purity and tranquility.
White
Diwali is actually a contraction of this more formal name for the holiday meaning "row of lights."
Deepavali
Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath is a famous festival of which state?
Odisha
For Jains, Diwali celebrates the achievement of this state by Lord Mahavira at the age of 42.
Nirvana
In some areas, these animals who are believed to be incarnations of Lakshmi are adorned and worshipped during Diwali.
Cows
The traditional number of petals in this flower in Rangoli design varies amongst regions from 4 to 8 up to 24.
Lotus
Which Hindu month is Diwali observed in?
Ashvin (or Ashwin)
Boat races of Kerala are a special feature of which festival?
Onam
Originally, 14 diyas were lit in a row to represent this time period.
14 years of Rama's exile
In southern India, a ritual bath on the morning of Diwali is taken with this often mixed with fragrant powders, such as sandalwood.
Oil
Two intersecting triangles in Rangoli design represent Saraswati, the deity of this.
Learning
He was the first U.S. President to celebrate Diwali in the White House.
Barak Obama
What is the Harvest Festival of Maharashtra
Gudhi Padwa
He brought the storms that forced Krishna and his villagers to seek refuge under Mount Govardhan, literally.
Indra
Gambling, a very popular tradition in northern India, can be traced back to these two deities playing dice. Famous sculptures of this can be seen at the Ellora caves.
Shiva and Parvati
These body parts are often placed as part of the design to welcome Lakshmi into the home, though you would expect to see them after she had already come.
Feet or footprints
This is the kind of fragrant oil traditionally burned in Diwali lamps.
Mustard oil
Which state Celebrate the Tripureswari Temple festival ?
Tripura
Where outside India does the largest Diwali celebration takes place?
Leicester, England
In Tamil Nadu, "Thalia Deepavali" is a special once in a lifetime celebration for this group of people, where they are pampered by all their relatives.
Newlyweds celebrating their first Diwali together
The tradition of Rangoli can be traced back to this Indian state.
Maharashtra
This is the one state in India where Diwali is not a major festival.
Kerala