Holi Quiz

Holi is also known as the?

• Festival of colours

• Festival of fruits

• festival of vegetables

• festival of lights

Answer explanation

The Holi festival is famous as the "festival of colours". It is also called "Dol Jatra" or "Basanta Utsav" in West Bengal,Assam and Tripura

By Which name Holi is recognized in Odisha?

• Dola Purnima

• Dhilhatta

• Dhoajun

• Dolijatta

Answer explanation

Doli Purnima or Holi is a famous festival in the coastal district of Odisha

In Which Hindu month, Holi is celebrated?

• Magha

• Baisakh

• Phalguna

• Pausa

Answer explanation

Holi festival celebrations begin in the evening of Purnima, or full moon day, as per the Hindu Calendar month of Phalguna.

There are many legends associated with Holi. Hiranyakashipu insisted everybody in his kingdom to worship him but his devout son, Prahlad became a follower of which God?

• Lord Vishnu

• Lord Shiva

• Lord Krishna

• Lord Brahma

Answer explanation

Hiranyakashipu was an enemy of Lord vishnu and was highly against Prahald's being a devotee of Lord Vishnu

What was the name of Hiranyakashipu's sister?

• Holika

• Holi

• Holima

• Hidimba

Answer explanation

The name of Hiranyakashipu's sister was Holika. She was a demoness.

The Holi festival marks the end of winter and beginning of................. Season.

• Summer

• Spring

• Monsoon

• Autumn

Answer explanation

The Holi festival marks the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring season.

The famous 'Lath maar Holi' is played at which place?

• Barsana

• Mathura

• Hampi

• Jaipur

Answer explanation

The famous 'Lath maar holi' which means 'Holi of sticks' is played at Barsana.

Holika dahan in South India is known as.....

• Phalguna

• Dolajata

• Kama Dahanam

• Dol Jatara

Answer explanation

Holika dahan in South India is known as Kama Dahanam.

Name the Sikh festival in which they show their physical strength and power and celebrates a day after Holi?

• Baisakhi

• Hola Mohalla

• Bandi Chor Diwas

• Maghi

Answer explanation

Hola Mohalla is also known as Hola and takes place on the second day of Lunar month of Chett, which is the day after the Holi festival.

The story behind the Holi festival is related to.......

• Radha and Krishna

• Shiv and Parvati

• Demon Holika and Prahlad

• None of the above

Answer explanation

There are several Holi legends, but most famous one is Prahlada. Therefore, the story behind the Holi festival is related to Demon Holika and Prahlada.