1-3: Festival of Lights

When is Diwali celebrated?

• December or January

• October or November

• March or April

• June or July

Who is honored during Diwali?

• Goddess Saraswati

• Goddess Durga

• Goddess Lakshmi

• Goddess Parvati

What is Goddess Lakshmi known for?

• Wisdom and knowledge

• Wealth and good luck

• Strength and power

• Music and arts

What do people do to get ready for Diwali?

• Decorate with flowers

• Clean their homes

• Cook special meals

• Buy new clothes

What is lit during Diwali?

• Candles

• Clay containers with oil and a wick

• Lanterns

• Fireworks

What do people hope will happen when they place bowls on the Ganges River?

• The bowls will sink.

• The bowls will float away.

• Lakshmi will see the lights and grant them good luck.

• The bowls will catch fire.

What is added to the tiny bowls placed on the Ganges River?

• Roses

• Golden marigolds

• Lilies

• Sunflowers

What do women in India wear for Diwali?

• Jeans

• Saris

• T-shirts

• Shorts

How is a sari worn?

• Tied like a bow

• Wrapped around the waist and draped over the shoulder

• Buttoned up

• Zipped up

What do people do during Diwali?

• Go to the beach

• Go to the temples to pray

• Go to the movies

• Go to the park