Diwali Traditions
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Rangoli
This is the first day of Diwali
This the name for Indian sweets eaten during Diwali
During Diwali, a special prayer is offered to Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity. Can you think of a way to express gratitude or good wishes during this festival?
Giving thanks for family and friends, helping others, or performing acts of kindness, sharing food, giving gifts, doing prayers, dancing, lighting Diyas
What does Deepavali or Diwali mean
Row of lights
Why do we set off fireworks on Diwali?
To celebrate the victory of light over darkness, specifically to ward off the evil spirits and negative energy
What day of Diwali honors the sister-brother relationship?
the 5th Day - Bhai Dooj
This tastes like a doughnut soaked in Sugar syrup
Name a popular Bollywood movie that revolves around the theme of Diwali and family celebrations
Khabi Khushi Khabi Gham - K3G
Diwali pays tribute to this goddess of wealth
Who is Goddess Lakshmi?
Why do we do the tradition of cleaning homes before Diwali?
To welcome Goddess Lakshmi and remove the negativity in the home
On the second day of Diwali, which god is invoked to remove negativity and evil forces?
Lord Krishna
Usually cut in a diamond shape, this sweet is made with condensed milk, sugar, and cashews
What is Kaju Katli?
This is Lord Rama's Wife
Who is Sita?
which demon does Lord Rama defeat, symbolizing the victory of good over evil?
Ravana
Why do we light diyas on Diwali?
To celebrate the victory of good over evil, but specifically to invite Goddess Lakshmi into our homes to give bring prosperity, good fortune and happiness.
Choti Diwali or Naraka Chaturdashi happens on which day during Diwali?
What is
Samosas, Jalebi, Paneer, Gulab Jamun, Kheer, Ghugra, barfi, ladoo
He was the first U.S President to celebrate Diwali in the White House.
This god is also worshipped along with Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali
Lord Ganesh
On Dhanteras, we wash ____ and pray to _____
What is Money and Goddess Lakshmi?
what is Karthik ? (October - November)
"Mountain of Food" at the temple is popularly known as this.
Outside of India, where do they hold some of the largest Diwali celebrations?
What is Leicester, England!
During Diwali, we celebrate the return of Lord Rama and Sita to THIS City, after defeating the evil king Ravana
What is Ayodhya?