DS Diwali 2023

What is Diwali also known as?

• Festival of Colors

• Festival of Lights

• Festival of Joy

• Festival of Harvest

What does the word "Diwali" mean in Sanskrit?

• Victory of Light

• Festival of Gifts

• Festival of Sweets

• Row of Lamps

Which of the following is a traditional Diwali sweet?

• Jalebi

• Samosa

• Pakora

• Dhokla

During Diwali, people light lamps and candles to symbolize:

• Agricultural prosperity

• Family unity

• The triumph of good over evil

• The beginning of winter

What is the significance of the Rangoli patterns created during Diwali?

• Attracting good luck

• Welcoming guests

• Symbolizing unity

• Warding off evil spirits

Which animal is considered sacred and associated with Diwali celebrations?

• Peacock

• Cow

• Elephant

• Horse

What is the significance of the oil lamps (diyas) lit during Diwali?

• Representing the five elements

• Dispelling darkness and ignorance

• Signifying the onset of monsoon

• Honoring ancestors

What is the day before Diwali called when people clean and decorate their homes?

• Holi

• Dhanteras

• Navratri

• Diwali Eve (Choti Diwali)

Which color is traditionally associated with Diwali and is considered auspicious?

• Red

• Yellow

• Blue

• Green

In which month of the Hindu calendar does Diwali usually occur?

• 1 (Chaitra)

• 4 (Ashadha)

• 8 (Kartika)

• 11 (Magha)