What practice symbolizes purification and the hope for benevolent use of wealth during Diwali?
Washing gold and silver coins.
What practice during Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil, as demonstrated by Ram Bhagwan's return from exile?
Lighting lamps on windows and doors of homes and mandirs
What two deities are believed to bring good fortune to newly started accounts?
Shri Lakshmi Devi and Ganeshji.
True False: In some Hindu traditions, Diwali is considered to be the day when the Pandavas returned from their 13-year exile in the Mahabharata, and the people of Hastinapur celebrated by lighting lamps throughout the kingdom.
True
Parambhai's favorite color is...
Green
Besides Lakshmi Pujan, what other events are part of the five-day Diwali celebration?
Kali Chaudas, Chopda Pujan, Diwali itself, and Annakut.
On New Year's Day, the day after Diwali in the _______ calendar
Vikram
What does the kirtan "Raj Maare din din Diwali…" describe?
Attaining the pragat form of Bhagwan is like experiencing Diwali every day.3
Apart from the return of Ram Bhagwan, what other victory is celebrated during Diwali?
The victory of Krishna Bhagwan over Narkasur.12
What is the name of the festival celebrated two days before the New Year?
Kali Chaudas
How high to Kushbhai jump in pole vault?
11 feet
What spiritual significance does bathing before sunrise on Narak Chaturdashi hold, according to Krishna Bhagwan's boon?
It signifies that an enlightened person, who has become 'Brahmrup', does not fear death
What internal obstacles must be overcome to achieve the state of ‘Brahmrup’, as outlined in Vachanamrut Gadhada II-45?
Maya’s 3 gunas, 10 indriyas, 10 pranas, 4 antahkarans, 5 bhutas, 5 types of senses, and the presiding deities of the 14 loks.
TF:
In Jainism, Diwali marks the anniversary of the attainment of moksha by Lord Mahavira
True
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