Diwali 1
In the Hindu Calendar what is the importance of Diwali
Diwali is the Hindu New Year
What is the main message of Diwali's legends?
Good always triumphs over evil
What is the most popular legend of Diwali
The Legend of Lord Rama
Who is the goddess that people worship during Diwali?
Lakshmi
Which Indian God is worshipped alongside Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali
Lord Ganesha
What is Lakshmi the goddess of?
Prosperity and Wealth
Why do people wear new clothes during Diwali?
To symbolize a fresh start to the new year
What is the significance of using fireworks and firecrackers?
Making the Gods aware of their joy and plentiful state.
What is Rangoli, a popular tradition during Diwali
A traditional art
Who is husband of Goddess Lakshmi
Lord Vishnu
Diwali is mainly observed in which religion?
Hinduism
Who helped Lord Rama in his quest?
Hanuman
In which country do people call Diwali "Swanti" or "Tihar"
Nepal
What are the oil lamps are called?
Diyas
Diwali symbolizes which important event from Ramayana, an important text of Hinduism
The return of Sita and Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years
Name a place where is Diwali a national Holiday other than India?
Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad, Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia. Singapore, Fiji
What are common gifts exchanged among people during Diwali?
Sweets, clothing or candies
What is the significance of the 'light' in Diwali
Goodness and Divinity
Which festival falls on the next day of Diwali?
Govardhan Puja
The word "Diwali" originated from the term " Deepavali" in Sanskrit. What does it literally mean?
Row of Lights
Name another religion that observes Diwali?
Jainism, Sikhism
How long is the full Diwali celebrations
5 Days
What is the most popular way of celebrating Diwali?
Fireworks and Firecrackers
Which empire was Lord Rama the ruler of
Ayodhya
The festival of Diwali is also called in Sri Lanka
Kali Puja