Diwali Game Show

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Which metal is traditionally bought on Dhanteras for good luck?

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Silver

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In West Bengal, Diwali coincides with the worship of which goddess?

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Kali

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In South India, Diwali celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna over which demon?

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Narakasura

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Which Mughal emperor is said to have celebrated Diwali grandly in his court?

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Akbar

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Which celestial event is said to occur during Diwali, according to Indian astrology?

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New Moon (Amavasya)

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Which traditional Indian game was believed to be played by Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva on Diwali?

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Dice (Pasha)

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Diwali is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after how many years of exile?

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14 Years

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What does the word Diwali (or Deepavali) literally mean in Sanskrit?

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Row of Lamps

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What type of oil is traditionally used in clay diyas?

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Mustard Oil or Ghee

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In which month does Diwali usually fall according to the Hindu calendar? Options: Kartik, Chaitra, Shravan, Ashwin

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Kartik