Printable Diwali Crosswords

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with our engaging Diwali crossword puzzles at Grid Genius, featuring clues about traditions, sweets, and celebrations.

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Diwali

Hard · 15×15 · 20 words
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  1. 1. An ancient geometric symbol of well-being often drawn in vermilion
  2. 6. The thickened milk core of almost every celebratory confection
  3. 10. The holy edible remains of a ritual offering
  4. 11. Noisy sky-shatterers that drive pets under the sofa
  5. 14. A circular motion of fire accompanied by a rhythmic song
  6. 16. A gesture of affection wrapped in colorful paper and tied with a bow
  7. 17. A hymn of praise where the verses often rhyme with devotion
  8. 18. The salty counter-balance to a box full of syrup
  9. 19. Row of lights that effectively sandwiches a valley in Sanskrit
  10. 20. The queen whose rescue prompted the original path of lamps

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  1. 2. The grand result of a billion tiny wicks fighting the void
  2. 3. A handheld wand of falling stars that never quite reaches the sky
  3. 4. A silver-skinned diamond that tastes of condensed milk and cardamom
  4. 5. The traditional account books opened for the new fiscal year
  5. 7. Thirteenth day for the gold-hearted and the utensil-needy
  6. 8. The visual effect of many colored lights reflecting in a royal court
  7. 9. A demon whose early morning defeat calls for a ritualistic oil bath
  8. 12. Terracotta vessels that drink oil and breathe fire
  9. 13. A garlanded threshold guard made of marigolds and mango leaves
  10. 15. A tangled orange labyrinth of fermented batter and sugar syrup

Diwali

Medium · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 2. Rhythmic movement often seen at community celebrations
  2. 3. Hero whose return to Ayodhya marks the holiday origin
  3. 4. Confections like barfi or ladoo shared with neighbors
  4. 6. Metal items cleaned and worshipped for wealth
  5. 9. The specific part of the house decorated to greet luck
  6. 10. Precious metal frequently purchased on Dhanteras
  7. 11. The darkest time of the month when the lights shine brightest
  8. 13. Annual celebration known as the pageant of lights

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  1. 1. Bright orange flower often strung into festive garlands
  2. 2. The final course of a lavish holiday feast
  3. 5. Lustrous fabric often chosen for new holiday attire
  4. 7. Geometric art created on the floor to welcome guests
  5. 8. Deity sought for prosperity and good fortune
  6. 12. The fuel traditionally used instead of wax in lamps

Diwali

Easy · 7×7 · 6 words
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  1. 2. The fuel used to keep traditional lamps burning
  2. 5. The goddess of wealth and prosperity
  3. 6. The type of clothes people wear for the celebration

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  1. 1. Bright decorations used to line houses during the festival
  2. 3. What people do to their homes before the festival begins
  3. 4. Items exchanged between loved ones

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