Diwali and Navaratri

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The ultimate goal of Hinduism is to achieve ________.

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How many days does Diwali last and what time of the year does it take place?

• 4 days, October

• 6 days, November/December

• 5 days, October/November

• 7 days, November

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Why is Diwali celebrated?

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• The attainment of moksha, which serves as a time to reflect on one’s life

• Rama and Sita’s return to Ayodhya

• Krishna and the legend of Holika and Prahlad are celebrated

• The victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura

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How is Diwali celebrated?

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• Smearing each other with colours

• Socializing and exchanging gifts with family and friends

• Wearing royal blue-coloured clothes

• Lighting diyas and candles around one’s house

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What is celebrated during Padwa?

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• Victory of good over evil

• Sisters pray for their brothers’ health, happiness, wealth, and prosperity

• The bond between husband and wife

• Goddess Laxmi

• The day when Vamana took over 3 worlds from King Bali

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In which Hindu month is Navaratri celebrated?

• Ashlin/Aswo

• Ashwin/Aso

• Ashwin/Aswo

• Ashlin/Aso

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What do Navaratri’s celebrations focus on? You can select more than one correct answer.

• The victory of good over evil

• The great power of nature

• The deity Durga

• The differences between male and female

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What figure does North India focus their celebrations around?

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In East India, Durga is believed to have ______ different forms, each of these forms is associated with a ________.

• 9, element

• 10, element

• 9, colour

• 10, colour

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Which of the following are connections between Diwali and Navaratri?

• Festivals involve personal and communal worship

• The celebrations are different across different regions of India

• Shared customs/rituals include lighting lamps and dancing in honour of the gods

• The festivals celebrate the triumph of good over evil

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