Exploring Indian Festivals

Which festival is known as the Festival of Lights?

• Christmas

• Diwali

• Holi

• Eid

What is the main celebration during Durga Puja?

• The worship of goddess Durga.

• The festival of lights.

• The honoring of river goddess Ganga.

• The celebration of harvest season.

Which festival marks the end of Ramadan in India?

• Diwali

• Holi

• Navratri

• Eid al-Fitr

What do people celebrate during Holi?

• The end of winter and the start of summer.

• The arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.

• The remembrance of historical battles and conquests.

• The harvest festival and the celebration of crops.

Which festival is associated with the worship of Lord Ganesha?

• Diwali

• Holi

• Navratri

• Ganesh Chaturthi

What is the significance of Makar Sankranti?

• Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of the monsoon season.

• Makar Sankranti is significant as it marks the end of winter and the beginning of the harvest season, celebrated with various cultural festivities.

• Makar Sankranti is primarily a religious observance with no agricultural significance.

• Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrating the arrival of spring.

Which festival is celebrated with the lighting of diyas?

• Eid

• Christmas

• Diwali

• Holi

What is the traditional sweet made during Diwali called?

• Ladoo

• Gulab Jamun

• Jalebi

• Barfi

Which festival involves the ritual of Raksha Bandhan?

• Holi

• Raksha Bandhan

• Eid

• Diwali

What is the primary significance of Pongal in South India?

• Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in South India.

• Pongal is a festival for celebrating the New Year.

• Pongal is a religious festival honoring deities.

• Pongal is celebrated only in the winter season.