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• Diwali

In Maharashtra on Dhanteras, dried coriander seeds are pounded with which sweetener?

Answer

jaggery

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In the name Dhanteras, what does 'dhan' mean?

Answer

wealth

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On Yama Deepam, the Diwali lamp is placed facing which direction?

Answer

South

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• Diwali

Which Sanskrit word in Deepawali means 'light'?

Answer

dīpa

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• Diwali

Diwali symbolizes the victory of which Hindu concept over adharma?

Answer

Dharma

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In the Diwali tradition about Rama, which demon king has been defeated before the return to Ayodhya?

Answer

Ravana

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In the Ramayana-linked Diwali tradition, Rama's brother returning to Ayodhya is who?

Answer

Lakshmana

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Which festival typically precedes Diwali by about 20 days?

Answer

Dussehra

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Diwali is celebrated during Ashvin and which other Hindu lunisolar month?

Answer

Kartika

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Which Gujarat temple hosted the 2019 Guinness record for the largest Annakut?

Answer

BAPS Atladra Mandir

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The 56 food items prepared for Annakut are typically called what?

Answer

chappan bhog

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Kali Puja became widespread in Bengal through patrons in which century?

Answer

eighteenth century

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