Indian Festivals

Lalbaghcha Raja is the idol of which festival? Where is it widely celebrated

• Durga Puja - West Bengal

• Ganesh Chaturthi - Maharashtra

• Pongal - Kerala

• None of these options

(a)   is known as the "Festivals of Lights''. It is celebrated as a festival of victory of good over evil.

Which Hindu festival is celebrated by sisters who tie a colourful, decorative thread on the writs of their brothers and perform puja for their long life and good health?

• Diwali

• Raksha Bandhan/Rakhi

• Holi

• Ganesh Chaturthi

Which festival is celebrated as the birth of Lord Krishna, who is considered as the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu?

• Navratri

• Diwali

• Janmashtami

• Maha Shivratri

Which festival is popularly known as the "Festival of Colours'' in India. This festval marks the onset of the spring season in the country.

• Diwali

• Holi

• Janmashtami

• Maha Shivratri

(a)   is the festival which marks the end of Navratri and Durga Pooja in India

Which festival commemorates the birth of the much-loved elephant-headed Hindu deity who is regarded as the remover of obstacles?

• Navratri

• Dusshera

• Janmashtami

• Ganesh Chaturthi

(a)   is known as the harvest festival of Kerala celebrated by Malayalis across the southern part of India.

_______________________ is celebrated in honour of the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva. This festival symbolizes the overcoming of ignorance and darkness in life.

• Maha Shivratri

• Janmashtami

• Holi

• Ganesh Chaturthi

Which sacred festival of the Sikh community marks the birth of the first Sikh Guru? 

• Vaisakhi

• Guru Nanak Jayanti

• Holla Mohalla

• Gurpurab