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WorksheetsDeepavali Celebration
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
How many days is Diwali celebrated over?
3 days
5 days
7 days
9 days
The name 'Deepavali' is derived from...
Prakrits
Apasabda
Marathi
Sanskrit
In what month of the Hindu calendar does Diwali take place across most of India?
Kaartik
Bhadrapad
Ashvin
Agrahayana
According to Hinduism, Diwali is a celebration of...
Lord Mahavira achieving enlightenment
The release of the Sixth Guru, Hargobind
The return of Prince Rama of Ayodhya
All of them
Which of these is traditionally performed on the first day of Diwali?
Baking
Singing
Dancing
Cleaning
How is the fourth day of Diwali usually been celebrated?
Gift-giving
Prayer
Painting
Song
Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two famous saints?
Guru Nanak & Buddha
Buddha & Jesus
Vardhamana Mahavira & Swami Dayanada Saraswati
Which Hindu month is Diwali observed on?
Ashvin
Sravana
Kartik
Chaitra
Which is the first day of Diwali, dedicated to cleaning homes and purchasing small items of gold?
Lakshmi Puja
Goverdhan Puja
Naraka Chaturdashi
Dhanteras
How long has Diwali been celebrated in Sikhism?
Since the 17th century
Since the 20th century
Since the 15th century
Since the 18th century
Which victory does Deepavali celebrate?
Chaos over order
Mind over matter
Nature over technology
Good over evil
Which of the following rituals is done on the morning of Deepavali?
An oil bath
A hot shower
A cold shower
On the night of Deepavali, Hindus celebrate by lighting lamps followed by fireworks. What do these traditions represent?
Warding off evil spirits
Welcoming guests
Celebrating the new year
All of the above
What is the name of the decoration seen on the floor at the entrance of homes during Deepavali?
Banana leaves
Mango leaves
Rice art
Kolam
People eat lots of sweets during Diwali. What is the name for these delicious treats?
Baklava
Kulfi
Kofta
Mithai
During Deepavali, you should not give antique items to friends and family.
True
False
In addition to India, Diwali is an official holiday in which of the following countries?
Mongolia
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
