Deepavali Celebration

How many days is Diwali celebrated over?

• 3 days

• 5 days

• 7 days

• 9 days

The name 'Deepavali' is derived from...

• Prakrits

• Apasabda

• Marathi

• Sanskrit

In what month of the Hindu calendar does Diwali take place across most of India?

• Kaartik

• Bhadrapad

• Ashvin

• Agrahayana

According to Hinduism, Diwali is a celebration of...

• Lord Mahavira achieving enlightenment

• The release of the Sixth Guru, Hargobind

• The return of Prince Rama of Ayodhya

• All of them

Which of these is traditionally performed on the first day of Diwali?

• Baking

• Singing

• Dancing

• Cleaning

How is the fourth day of Diwali usually been celebrated?

• Gift-giving

• Prayer

• Painting

• Song

Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two famous saints?

• Guru Nanak & Buddha

• Buddha & Jesus

• Vardhamana Mahavira & Swami Dayanada Saraswati

Which Hindu month is Diwali observed on?

• Ashvin

• Sravana

• Kartik

• Chaitra

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

• Lakshmi Puja

• Goverdhan Puja

• Naraka Chaturdashi

• Dhanteras

How long has Diwali been celebrated in Sikhism?

• Since the 17th century

• Since the 20th century

• Since the 15th century

• Since the 18th century