History
During Diwali, people show their special worship to which Hindu goddess?
Goddess Lakshmi
Diwali is celebrated in the memory of lord Rama returning to Ayodhya after how many years of vanvas?
14
The largest Diwali celebration outside of India takes place in which British city?
Leicester
In which Indian state is the festival Diwali also known as Kali Puja?
west bengal
Diwali is celebrated on what day?
a) Full moon day
b) New moon day
c) No moon day
4) Half moon day
c) No moon day
The word “Diwali” originated from the term “dipavali” in Sanskrit. What does it literally mean?
Row of lights
Who is the demon king that Rama killed?
Ravana
In addition to India, Diwali is an official holiday in which of the following countries?
A. Bangladesh
B. Ski Lanka
C. Mongolia
B. Srilanka
What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?
Bandi Chhor Divas
What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Deepavali?
Mustard oil
Another meaning of Diwali is to celebrate the event when Lord Krishna killed which evil king?
Narakasura
Which Hindu month is Diwali observed on?
Ashvin
Kartik
Sravana
Chaitra
Ashvin
In which country do people call Diwali “Swanti” or “Tihar”?
Nepal
Which festival falls on the next day of Diwali?
a)Bhai Dooj
b)Govardhan Puja
c)RakshaBandhan
b)Govardhan Puja
Which Indian God is worshipped alongside Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali?
Lord Ganesha
How many days do people celebrate Diwali?
5
what is the avatar that Goddess Durga take to kill the Demon Raktabija ?
Goddess Kali
The festival of Diwali is also called _________ in Sri Lanka.
Kali pooja
What is the name of the brightly coloured patterns drawn by children for Diwali?
Rangoli
which community celebrates Diwali for slightly different reasons than Hindus. They still light oil lamps, but this is to light the way for Guru Hargobind to return home rather than Lakshmi?
Sikh community
which 2 festivals are linked to Diwali?
Laxmi Pooja & Narak Chaturdasi.
Dwapar Yuga
How long ago do historians estimate Diwali was first celebrated?
a)1000 years
b)1500 years
c)2500+ years
c)2500+ years
"Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian state?
Tamil Nadu
Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two famous saints?
Vardhamana Mahavira & Swami Dayananda Saraswati