Diwali Trivia

Diwali (Divali) is a religious holiday that is also often referred to as ... 

• The Festival of Fire

• The Festival of Lights

• The Festival of Happiness

• The Festival of Moons

Diwali occurs on a different night each year as it is determined by the Hindu lunar calendar and the position of the moon  

• True

• False

Diwali is a festival that lasts for how many days?

• 7 days

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 5 days

Diwali marks the start of the Hindu new year

• True

• False

Diwali celebrations include this explosive entertainment which is also featured at July 4th celebrations in the United States.  

• Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

• Fireworks

• Gunpowder

• All of the above

Diwali celebrates the following triumphs:  

• Good over evil

• Light over darkness

• Knowledge over ignorance

• All of the above

Which of the following are traditional Diwali decorations (Select 2)  

• Diyas

• Decorative tree

• Rangoli

• Paper Mache vases

Diwali occurs when the moon is in third quarter  

• True

• False

Besides Hinduism, Diwali is also celebrated by some folks who belong to the following religions:  

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

• Jainism

• All of the above

In Hinduism, Diwali commemorates and celebrates King Rama’s return from exile after defeating demon-king, Ravana.

• True

• False