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Dhanteras
Kali Chaudas
Diwali
New Years
Bhaiduj
100
Who is the god that is worshiped on this day?
Lakshmiji
100
What does Kali Chaudas mean?
"Goddess of Time, Change and Death".
100
This day is most important to those living in?
North India and West India.
100
What is this day celebrated for? (victory)
Victory of Krishna over Indra
100
What is the meaning of Bhai Dooj?
Bhai = Brother Dooj = New Moon
200
What is Dhan's translation in English?
Wealth
200
What did Krishna use to kill the demon? Also known as the rotating disk
Sudarshana Chakra
200
What is the name of the puja performed today?
Lakshmi Puja
200
What is Indra the god of?
God of heavens and the rain.
200
What is the meaning of Diwali?
Festival of lights
300
Who is the god of death?
God Yama
300
What is this day also referred to as?
A. Naraka Chaturdashi B. Choti Diwali C. Neither of the above D. A & B
300
Ganesh Bhagwan is worshiped today as well because he is the god of?
God of auspicious beginnings and remover of obstacles
300
What hill did Krishna bhagwan lift with just one finger in order to save Gokul from submerging?
Govardhana Hill
300
A. Ram and Sita returned B. Arjun fought against his brothers C. Yama had lunch with his sister Yami
This day is celebrated because?
400
What is the king's name that was given the curse of a snakebite
A. King Deepdaan B. King Vishnu C. King Hima
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What is the name of the demon Krishna killed on this day?
Narakasura
400
Why do those living in northern India light diya's outside their homes?
King Rama's return to Ayodhya after he defeated Ravana
400
What is this day referred to as in, Northern India? The term means?
Annakoot (mountain of food)
400
After how many years was Ram bhagwan returning back to Ayodhya?
14 years
500
What is Dhanteras also referred to as?
A. Yamadeepdaan B. Dhantrayodashi C. Dhanvantari Triodasi D. All of the above E. None of the above
500
What is type of bath one takes on this day and at what time of the day?
fragrant oil bath before dawn
500
Name three things Indians do during the time of Diwali
Rangoli Light Diya's Perform Pujas Fireworks
500
In the south this day is celebrated because of Vishnu's victory over?
demon-king Bali
500
How many people celebrate Diwali?
Approximately 800 Million