Hindu Festivals Quiz

What does Diwali celebrate?

• The triumph of light over darkness

• The arrival of spring

• The victory of Goddess Durga

• The birth of Lord Krishna

Which festival is known as the 'Festival of Colors'?

• Maha Shivaratri

• Holi

• Diwali

• Navaratri

What is a significant ritual during Krishna Janmashtami?

• Fasting for nine nights

• Lighting oil lamps

• Throwing colored powders

• Breaking a pot filled with yogurt

During which festival do devotees pour milk and honey over Shiva Lingams?

• Durga Puja

• Holi

• Maha Shivaratri

• Rama Navami

What is the main focus of the Navaratri festival?

• The arrival of spring

• Recreating episodes from Krishna's life

• Honoring the Goddess Durga

• Celebrating the birth of Lord Rama

What do devotees do during Rama Navami?

• Fast and read passages from the Ramayana

• Throw colored powders

• Perform night vigils

• Sing devotional songs

What does Durga Puja celebrate?

• The victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura

• The arrival of spring

• The birth of Lord Krishna

• The victory of Lord Rama

What is a common activity during Holi?

• Performing night vigils

• Fasting

• Breaking a pot

• Throwing colored powders

Which festival features the 'Dahi Handi' ritual?

• Diwali

• Krishna Janmashtami

• Maha Shivaratri

• Navaratri

What is the significance of the bonfires lit on the night before Holi?

• To honor Lord Shiva

• To symbolize the victory of good over evil

• To celebrate renewal

• To mark the birth of Lord Rama