Diwali

How long does Diwali last?

• 2 days

• 1 day

• 5 days

The name Diwali was derived from sanskrit word 'Deepavali'.

what does deepavali means?

• Row of lights

• Row of colors

• Row of ballons

Which is the first day of Diwali, dedicated to cleaning homes and purchasing small items of gold?

• Dhanteras

• Bhai-duj

• Chaturdashi

Diwali pays tribute to the goddess of wealth. What is her name?

• Goddess Lakshmi

• Goddess Saraswati

• Goddess Durga

Which day of Diwali celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters?

• First

• Third

• Fifth

Colourful decorations are made on the floor by the entrance to people’s homes. What are they called?

• Mahendi

• Kalamkari

• Rangoli

Diwali celebrations believed to have taken place upon the return of which Lord?

• Krishna

• Rama

• Shiva

Diwali celebrates which victory?

• Good over evil

• Nature over technology

• Mind over matter

The next day of Diwali, also known as Govardhan Puja is the Hindu New Year for many in India.

• True

• False

What other name is Diwali known by?

• Festival of sound

• Festival of light

• festival of image