Diwali Game Show

Which metal is traditionally bought on Dhanteras for good luck?

• Copper

• Silver

• Bronze

• Iron

In West Bengal, Diwali coincides with the worship of which goddess?

• Durga

• Saraswati

• Kali

• Parvati

In South India, Diwali celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna over which demon?

• Kansa

• Narakasura

• Mahishasura

• Bali

Which Mughal emperor is said to have celebrated Diwali grandly in his court?

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

• Jahangir

• Shah Jahan

Which celestial event is said to occur during Diwali, according to Indian astrology?

• Full Moon

• New Moon (Amavasya)

• Eclipse

• Equinox

Which traditional Indian game was believed to be played by Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva on Diwali?

• Chess

• Dice (Pasha)

• Cards

• Board Game

Diwali is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after how many years of exile?

• 10 Years

• 12 Years

• 14 Years

• 16 Years

What does the word Diwali (or Deepavali) literally mean in Sanskrit?

• Celebration of Fire

• Joyful Gathering

• Row of Lamps

• Light of Hope

What type of oil is traditionally used in clay diyas?

• Coconut Oil

• Mustard Oil or Ghee

• Olive Oil

• Almond Oil

In which month does Diwali usually fall according to the Hindu calendar?

• Kartik

• Chaitra

• Shravan

• Ashwin