Diwali Trivia

During a lively discussion in their social studies class, Priya, Aishwarya, and Deepika were learning about different festivals. Their teacher was explaining about Diwali and then turned to Varun, asking, 'Varun, can you help Priya, Aishwarya, and Deepika understand what best describes the significance of Diwali?'

• It marks the beginning of a new year

• It is a commemoration of the deceased

• It is a celebration symbolizing the victory of light over darkness

• It is a festival celebrating the season of harvest

Ishaan is planning to celebrate Diwali, also known as Deepavali, a festival of lights. Can you tell which religion this festival belongs to?

• Zoroastrianism

• Jainism

• Sikhism

• Hinduism

Rajesh, Lavanya, and Sowjanya are helping their friend Lasya plan a Diwali celebration, also known as the Festival of Lights. They're having a fun debate about which month this festival is celebrated. Can you join their friendly discussion and help them?

• December, the last month of the year,

• October or November, the months of autumn

• September, the month of the autumn equinox,

• August, the month of the summer's end,

Imagine this, Ravi, Rajesh, and Deepak! Our friend Anirudh is preparing for a school presentation on the festival of Diwali. He wants to delve into the historical significance of the festival, beyond what's commonly known. Can you guys lend him a hand?

• Diwali symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Historically, it signifies the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana and the culmination of his 14-year exile. It is also celebrated as the day when Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura.

• Diwali is celebrated to mark the end of the harvest season

• Diwali is merely a festival of lights with no historical significance

• Diwali is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Rama

• Diwali signifies the onset of the winter season

During the Diwali celebrations at her school, Shreya saw a statue of a Hindu goddess. She learned that this goddess is traditionally celebrated during Diwali. Can you help Shreya identify the goddess?

• Goddess Kali, the destroyer of evil forces

• Goddess Durga, the warrior goddess and the other form of Goddess Parvati

• Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity

• Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and learning

It's Diwali time and our friends Akash, Ravi, and Charulata are at Pranav's house, mesmerized by the beautiful diyas illuminating his home. Can you help them understand the deep symbolism behind Pranav's tradition of lighting diyas during the Diwali festival?

• Pranav's custom of illuminating diyas during Diwali is a method to pay homage to his forefathers.

• Pranav's custom of illuminating diyas during Diwali is primarily to deter malevolent spirits.

• Pranav's custom of illuminating diyas during Diwali is a celebration of the harvest season.

• Pranav's custom of illuminating diyas during Diwali is a way to welcome prosperity into his house.

• Pranav's custom of illuminating diyas during Diwali signifies the victory of luminosity over obscurity and virtue over vice.

It's Diwali time and Rahul is having a blast at his home! His mother has whipped up a traditional sweet dish for the festival. Divya, Rohan, and Aditya are trying to guess what it could be. Can you help them guess which sweet dish Rahul's mother prepared?

• Kaju Katli

• Rasgulla

• Gulab Jamun

• Jalebi

It's Diwali time and our friends Aarav, Dhruv, and Lakshmi are excited to see Nandini's rangoli at her home. Can you guess the main reason why Nandini is creating this beautiful rangoli?

• Is it to celebrate the harvest festival?

• Is it to make her house look more beautiful?

• Is it to keep away evil spirits?

• Is it to warmly welcome the goddess Lakshmi and bring prosperity?

Shravan is planning to celebrate Diwali with his friends. He is wondering about the deeper connotation of the custom of igniting fireworks during the celebration. Can you help him understand?

• The act of igniting fireworks during Diwali is primarily detrimental to the environment and should be refrained from.

• The custom of igniting fireworks during Diwali is merely a ritualistic practice with no profound meaning.

• The tradition of igniting fireworks during Diwali carries significance as it is believed to ward off malevolent spirits and bring in good fortune.

• Igniting fireworks during Diwali is a method of communal celebration of the festival with loved ones.

• The tradition of igniting fireworks during Diwali is a symbolic representation of the victory of light over darkness.

It's quiz time at school and Anvita, Mira, and Vikram are buzzing with excitement. The quiz master, with a twinkle in his eye, turns to Anvita and asks, 'Anvita, can you tell us about the significant event related to Lord Rama that is celebrated on Diwali?'

• Is it Lord Rama's victorious return to Ayodhya on Diwali after a fierce battle with Lord Ravana?

• Or is it Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya on Diwali marking the completion of his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Could it be Lord Rama's coronation as the king of Lanka and his subsequent return to Ayodhya on Diwali?

• Or is it Lord Rama's triumphant return to Ayodhya on Diwali after defeating the demon king Ravana and fulfilling his 14 years of exile?