1. Diwali marks which Jain teacher's attainment of nirvana? Mahavira
2. What traditionally fuels a clay diya like this one? Oil
3. Which pair of flowers commonly appears in Singapore's Deepavali garlands? Jasmine and marigold
4. Diwali usually falls in which two Gregorian months? October and November
5. Which Singapore neighborhood is famous for its Deepavali street light-ups? Little India
6. Which family bond does Nepal's Bhai Tika celebrate? Brothers and sisters
7. What does Krishna lift to shelter villagers in the Govardhan Puja story? A hill
8. Which epic tells the story of Rama and Sita associated with Diwali? Ramayana
9. Which nut is the main ingredient in kaju katli? Cashew
10. A trail of what invites Lakshmi into Nepalese homes during Tihar? Footprints
11. Which moon phase marks the main Diwali night in many Hindu traditions? New moon
12. Which English city's Golden Mile is famous for Diwali celebrations? Leicester
13. Bandi Chhor Divas honors the release of which Sikh guru? Guru Hargobind
14. Which goddess is especially honored in Bengal during the Diwali season? Kali
15. Which animals get their own day of honor during Nepal's Kukur Tihar? Dogs
16. Which deity sends the downpour in the Govardhan Puja story? Indra
17. Where are rangoli designs traditionally made during Diwali? On floors and entryways
18. Which city welcomes Rama back in a story celebrated at Diwali? Ayodhya
19. Which language gave us 'Deepavali,' the name behind Diwali? Sanskrit
20. In what year did the first U.S. Diwali stamp debut? 2016
21. Which birds are celebrated on Nepal's Kaag Tihar? Crows
22. Along which river does Ayodhya light lamps for Diwali? Sarayu
23. How is muruku traditionally cooked? Deep-fried
24. Which goddess of wealth and prosperity is welcomed into homes during Diwali? Lakshmi
25. Which part of the henna plant supplies the dye for these designs? Leaves
26. Which vegetable stars in gajar ka halwa? Carrot
27. In a southern Indian Diwali tradition, which demon king does Krishna defeat? Narakasura
28. What are these syrup-soaked, round Diwali sweets called? Gulab jamun
29. How many years was Rama in exile before his Diwali homecoming? 14
30. Which brother joins Rama and Sita in exile? Lakshman
