All about Diwali

The name Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali. What is dipavali’s English translation?

• “victory of light”

• “colourful lights”

• “row of colour”

• “row of lights”

Diwali is not a major religious festival in which religion?

• Sikhism

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Jainism

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

• Naraka Chaturdashi

• Lakshmi Puja

• Goverdhan Puja

• Dhanteras

Which day of Diwali, commemorating Krishna’s defeat of Indra, is called Goverdhan Puja, Balipratipada, or Annakut?

• second

• third

• fifth

• fourth

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

• second

• third

• first

• fifth

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

• Freya

• Lakshmi

• Venus

• Saraswati

Celebrations carry on until the fifth day when a special feast called Bhai Dooj is observed. Who is this feast for?

• Sisters

• Brothers

• Mothers

• Fathers

Diwali is celebrated with large firework displays, in honour of the celebrations believed to have taken place upon the return of which Lord?

• Brahma

• Ramen

• Rama

• Nanorimo

During the period of Diwali, what activity is believed to bring you good luck for the year ahead?

• Baking cakes

• Donating to charity

• Shaking hands

• Playing cards

Diwali celebrates which victory?

• Mind over matter

• Chaos over order

• Good over evil

• Nature over technology