How many days after Dusshera is Diwali celebrated?
a. 15 days
b. 20 days
c. 30 days
B. 20 days
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How many days do Diwali celebrations last in India? What are those days called.
Five days.
The days are - Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdasi or Choti Diwali, Chopra Puja, Govardhana Puja, and Bhratri Dooj
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Who killed Narakasura and when?
a. Lord Narayana in Satya Yuga
b. Lord Krishna in Dwapar Yuga
c. Lord Shiva in Kali Yuga
d. Lord Rama in Treta Yuga
b. Lord Krishna in Dwapar Yuga
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Which three religious groups celebrate Diwali?
A. Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism
B. Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism
C. Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism
A. Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism
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What event from Ramayana does Diwali symbolise?
a. The birth of Rama
b. The killing of Ravana by Rama
c. The return of Rama and Sita after 14 years of exile.
d. The reunion of Rama and Sita
c. The return of Rama and Sita after 14 years of exile.
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What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps during Diwali?
Mustard oil
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On Dhanteras day, what kind of shopping is considered auspicious?
A. Gold and diamonds
B. Gold and/or other metals
C. Gold and Grains
D. Clothes and Shoes
B. Gold and/or other metals
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Thalai Deepawali is a unique custom of which Indian State?
a. Kerela
b. Karnataka
c. Tamil Naidu
d. Andhra Pradesh
What is c. Tamil Naidu.
It represents the first Diwali for a newly wedded couple.
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In the epic Ramayana, which bird tried to prevent Ravana from carrying Sita away?
a. Vibhishan
b. Jatayu
c. Garuda
d. Bhulinga
b. Jatayu
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Diwali is known as ______________ in Malaysia
What is Hari Diwali
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A. Buddha & Jesus
B. Guru Nanak & Vardhamana Mahavira
C. Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu & Shri Ramakrishna Paramahansa
D. Vardhamana Mahavira & Swami Dayananda Saraswati
D. ardhamana Mahavira & Swami Dayananda Saraswati
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8. The festival of Diwali is known as _________ in the state of West Bengal.
a) Bhai Phonta
b) Bhai Teeka
c) Bhau Beej
d) None of these
Bhai Phonta
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What was the name of the woman who tried to become Rama's wife, only to have her ears, nose, and breasts chopped off by Lakshmana?
A. Tara
B. Ahalya
C. Mandodari
D. Kamavalli (Surpanakha)
D. Kamavalli
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Which Hindu month does Diwali fall in
A. Ashvin
B. Kartik
C. Sravana
D. Chaitra
A. Ashvin
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Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightment of which two famous saints
A. Buddha & Jesus
B. Guru Nanak & Vardhamana Mahavira
C. Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu & Shri Ramakrishna Paramahansa
D. Vardhamana Mahavira & Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Playing cards during Diwali is part of celebrations in which Indian metropolis?
Delhi
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Ramayana, the great Indian epic, which every Indian child grows up learning about, is also the world's longest poem, with over 3 million verses. Which city is described as the birthplace of the main protagonist, Lord Rama?
Ayodhya
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What are the five elements of Laxmi Panchayatan?
This day ‘Laxmi-panchayatan’ enters the Universe. Shri Vishnu, Shri Indra, Shri Kuber, Shri Gajendra and Shri Laxmi are elements of this ‘panchayatan’ (a group of five). The tasks of these elements are:
Vishnu : Happiness (happiness and satisfaction)
Indra :Opulence (satisfaction due to wealth)
Kuber :Wealth (one who gives away wealth)
Gajendra :Carries the wealth
Lakshmi :Divine Energy (Shakti) which provides energy to all the above activities.
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Diwali is associated with the return of ___________ to earth once a year.
Dayitya King Bali
According to hindu scriptures , Bali Padyami commemorates the victory of Vishnu, in his dwarf incarnation Vamana, defeating Bali, and pushing him to the nether world. But Bali was bestowed a boon by Vishnu to return to earth for one day on this day to be honoured and celebrated for his devotion to the Lord and for his noble deeds to his people.
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What do Sikhs commonly call Diwali?
Bandi Chhor Divas
(Prisoner Liberation Day) – when the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind, was liberated from Gwalior Fort and took 52 prisoners to freedom along with him.