According to the Hindu calendar, in which month is Diwali celebrated?

• Margashirsha

• Pausa

• Ashwin

• Kartika

From what language is the name ‘Diwali’ derived?

• Marathi

• Sanskrit

• Apasabda

• Prakrit

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

• Durga

• Kali

• Saraswati

• Laxmi

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

• Narakasura

• Yaksha

• Bhandasura

• Rakshasha

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

• Yukti

• Yashvi

What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?

• Naraka

• Bandi Chorr Divas

• Bhaubeej

• Deepavali

In which country the festival of light is known as “Lom Kriyongh”?

• Malaysia

• Thailand

• Srilanka

• Nepal

How many days after Dussehra is Diwali celebrated?

• 20 days

• 15 days

• 10 days

• 25 days

Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which famous saints?

• Both of these

• Vardaman Mahavira

• Swami Dayanand Saraswati

• None of these

Why do we burst crackers on Diwali?

• To please Lord Vishnu

• Population of insects increase

• To please Maa Lakshmi

• Cause more happiness