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100

The Word Diwali is derived from which language?

Sanskrit

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Which god is worshipped along with Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali?

Ganesh


100

what do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?

Bandi Chhor Divas

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In which part of India is Diwali celebrated as "Kali Puja"? 

West Bengal


100

What does Diwali symbolise?

Victory of good over evil

200

Diwali is celebrated on which month of Hindu calendar?

Kartik



200

Which festival falls on the next day of Diwali?


200

What is the first day of Diwali season called?

Dhanteras


200

Which region of India celebrates Diwali as the day Krishna defeated Narakasura?

Southern India

In Southern India, Diwali is celebrated to commemorate Lord Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura. 

200

Which day of the Diwali festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters?

5TH Day of Diwali

300

Which oil is used to light diya during Diwali?

Mustard Oil


300

Diwali always occurs on which Lunar cycle?

No-Moon Light/ Amavasya 


300

On which day do we worship the goddess Laxmi?

Day 3

300

Name a popular Bollywood movie that revolves around the theme of Diwali and family celebrations?

Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham


300

Name the traditional dance form performed during Diwali?

Garba


400

For what reason Diwali is celebrated among Sikhs?

Release of Guru Hargobind

400

Which ancient king is believed to have returned to his kingdom on Diwali after gaining knowledge from Brahma?

Bali 


400

Jains celebrate Diwali because?

Lord Mahaveer attained to Nirvana

400

Thalai Deepavali is a unique Diwali celebration of which Indian state?

Tamil Nadu

400

What is the important marriage occurred on the full moon after Diwali? 

Between who?

Tulsi Vivah

Vishnu Bhagawan & Tulsi

500

Name another religion that observes Diwali?

Jainism, Sikhism

500

Who was the first U.S President to celebrate Diwali in the White House?

Barack Obama


500

Where outside India does the largest Diwali celebration takes place?

Leicester, England

 

500

The foundation stone of the Golden temple was laid in Amritsar on the day of Diwali. True or False?

True

Diwali is very special for Sikhs because it was on the same auspicious occasion of Diwali in 1577 that the foundation stone of the Golden Temple was laid in Amritsar. 

500

Who killed Narakasura and when?

Lord Krishna, Dwapara Yuga