Know your festival : Diwali

The word Diwali is derived from which of the following languages

• Pali

• Sanskrit

• Prakrit

• Tamil

Diwali is celebrated in which month of the Hindu calendar?

• Kartik

• Magha

• Sawan

• Ashwin

The second day of Diwali is also known as:

• Naraka Cathurdashi

• Dhanteras

• Govardhan Puja

• Bhai Dooj

What does Naraka Chaturdashi signify?

• The Victory of Lord Krishna over Narakasur

• The Victory of Lord Indra over Asuras

• The Victory of Maa Durga over Mahishasur

• The Victory of Rama over Ravan

Diwali is celebrated for how many days?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which particular oil is especially used to light Diyas during Diwali?

• Coconut oil

• Groundnut oil

• Mustard oil

• Til oil

What do Sikhs commonly call Diwali?

• Bhaubeej Diwas

• Bandi Chorr Diwas

• Naraka Chaturdashi

• Karwa Chauth

Which Hindu God & Goddess is worshipped on Diwali?

• Ram & Sita

• Shiv & Parvati

• Lakshmi & Ganesh

• Shiva & Parvati

Diwali is not a major celebration in which of the following religions?

• Sikhism

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Judaism

The festival Diwali always occurs on which particular day?

• Full Moon night

• No-moon night

• First quarter moon night

• Second quarter moon night