Diwali Gift Box of Puzzles: Picdoku, the Desi Sudoku!

In the festive spirit, The Indian Express is gifting its readers one handmade Diwali puzzle every day. Featuring word and logic games, these brain teasers can be enjoyed solo or multiplayer with friends.

Today’s game is Picdoku — sudoku with a twist. Instead of filling each row, column and 3×3 sub-region with numbers, you’ll have to use traditional Diwali imagery like laddoos, lanterns, fireworks or the feet of Goddess Lakshmi to solve the 9×9 grid. Each image corresponds to a number from 1 to 9. Once done, do share your scores with @iepuzzles on Instagram!

This game is part of Express Puzzles & Games, where we do a daily Mini Crossword, three kinds of sudoku and the weekly Express News Quiz. Follow @iepuzzles for updates, and write to puzzles@indianexpress.com with any feedback.