The Word Diwali is derived from which language?
Sanskrit
Which god is worshipped along with Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali?
Ganesh
what do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?
Bandi Chhor Divas
In which part of India is Diwali celebrated as "Kali Puja"?
West Bengal
What does Diwali symbolise?
Victory of good over evil
Diwali is celebrated on which month of Hindu calendar?
Kartik
Which festival falls on the next day of Diwali?
What is the first day of Diwali season called?
Dhanteras
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.
Which day of the Diwali festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters?
5TH Day of Diwali
Which oil is used to light diya during Diwali?
Mustard Oil
Diwali always occurs on which Lunar cycle?
No-Moon Light/ Amavasya
On which day do we worship the goddess Laxmi?
Day 3
Name a popular Bollywood movie that revolves around the theme of Diwali and family celebrations?
Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
Name the traditional dance form performed during Diwali?
Garba
For what reason Diwali is celebrated among Sikhs?
Release of Guru Hargobind
Which ancient king is believed to have returned to his kingdom on Diwali after gaining knowledge from Brahma?
Bali
Jains celebrate Diwali because?
Lord Mahaveer attained to Nirvana
Thalai Deepavali is a unique Diwali celebration of which Indian state?
Tamil Nadu
What is the important marriage occurred on the full moon after Diwali?
Between who?
Tulsi Vivah
Vishnu Bhagawan & Tulsi
Name another religion that observes Diwali?
Jainism, Sikhism
Who was the first U.S President to celebrate Diwali in the White House?
Barack Obama
Where outside India does the largest Diwali celebration takes place?
Leicester, England
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.
Who killed Narakasura and when?
Lord Krishna, Dwapara Yuga