Diwali Crossword

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  1. 4. The festival of Diwali is known as _________ in the state of West Bengal.
  2. 8. Which city has the biggest Diwali celebrations in the UK?
  3. 9. What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?
  4. 11. What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Diwali?
  5. 13. For how many days Diwali is celebrated according to the lunar Hindu calendar?
  6. 16. To whom did Lord Yama explain on the Diwali Amavasya (New Moon day) in the Katha Upanishad about the highest wisdom to enlightenment?
  7. 18. Diwali also commemorates the killing of which evil king by Lord Krishna
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  1. 1. What is the first day of Diwali season called?
  2. 2. The Diwali festival falls in the Hindu month of
  3. 3. __________ deity is worshipped on the eve of Dhanteras.
  4. 5. "Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian state?
  5. 6. On the day of Diwali, Lord ____________ attained his Moksha.
  6. 7. Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of Swami Dayānanda _____
  7. 10. Diwali is celebrating return of two historical icons of India Lord ___ & ___
  8. 12. Which town in Tamil Nadu is known to make eight out of every 10 crackers in India and has recently employed 40 or so Firecracker consultants from China?
  9. 14. Diwali is the shortened version of Deepavali. What does the word Deepavali actually mean Row of _____ _____
  10. 15. In which country is Diwali celebrated and referred to as ‘Tihar’ or ‘Swanti’?
  11. 17. Diwali is celebrated as ________ in Malaysia