Festive Quiz 2022- Diwali

From what language is the name ‘Diwali’ derived?

• Sanskrit

• Prakrits

• Apasabda

• Marathi

In what month of the Hindu Calendar does Diwali take place across MOST of India?

• Kaartik

• Ashvin

• Bhadrapad

• Agrahayana

Sita, the wife of Prince Rama, is said to be an incarnation of which Goddess?

• Saraswati

• Kali

• Lakshmi

• Durga

South Indians celebrate Diwali in honor of Lord Krishna’s defeat of the Demon King. What was his name

• Bhandasura

• Yakshas

• Rakshasa

• Narakasura

The second day of Diwali, dedicated to the lighting of lamps and preparation of sweets, is named     what?

• Naraka Chaturdashi

• Dhanteras

• Balipratipada

• Lakshmi Pujan

What oil is traditional when lighting lamps in honor of Diwali?

• Vegetable

• Olive

• Mustard

• Sesame

Bhai Dhooj, the fifth day of Diwali, is dedicated to the bond between siblings. This stems from legends of the love between Lord Yama and his sister, but what was her name?

• Yana

• Yami

• Yashvi

• Yukti

How long ago do historians estimate Diwali was first celebrated?

• 1000 years

• 1500 years

• 2000 years

• 2500+ years

Eastern India and Bangladesh worships on Diwali

• God Rama

• Goddess Saraswati

• Goddess Kali

• God Krishna

What does Deepavali mean?

• Row of Lights

• Row of Flowers

• Gifts

• Sharing Joy