Understanding the Festival of Diwali

What is Diwali popularly known as?

• Festival of Colors

• Festival of Lights

• Festival of Music

• Festival of Dance

What does the word "Diwali" mean in Sanskrit?

• Rows of flowers

• Rows of lamps

• Rows of sweets

• Rows of fireworks

Which Hindu god's return is celebrated during Diwali?

• Lord Krishna

• Lord Shiva

• Lord Ram

• Lord Vishnu

On which day does Diwali fall according to the Hindu lunar calendar?

• Full moon night

• Half moon night

• Amavasya or moonless night

• Quarter moon night

What is the first day of Diwali called?

• Bhai Duj

• Govardhan Puja

• Dhanteras

• Lakshmi Puja

What is the main focus of the third day of Diwali?

• Worship of Lord Shiva

• Worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh

• Worship of Lord Krishna

• Worship of Lord Vishnu

What is the fourth day of Diwali known as in some parts of India?

• Bhai Duj

• Annakoot

• Choti Diwali

• Dhanteras

Who is the demon king that Lord Ram defeated?

• Ravan

• Kansa

• Hiranyakashipu

• Bali

What do people traditionally buy on Dhanteras?

• Fireworks

• Sweets

• Items related to prosperity like utensils or gold

• Clothes

What is the last day of Diwali called?

• Dhanteras

• Govardhan Puja

• Bhai Duj

• Lakshmi Puja