Diwali GK

How many days is Diwali celebrated for?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which deity is Goddess Kali said to have emerged from?

• Goddess Lakshmi

• Goddess Durga

• Goddess Sarawati

• Goddess Tara

What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Deepavali?

• Olive Oil

• Vegetable Oil

• Corn Oil

• Mustard Oil

Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two famous saints?

• Buddha & Jesus

• Guru Nanak & Prophet

• Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu & Shri Ramakrishna Paramahansa

• Vardhamana Mahavira & Swami Dayananda Saraswati

IN DIWALI CELEBRATION WHAT IS CELEBRATED AS LAST DAY FESTIVAL

• DHANTERAS

• NARAKA CHATURDASHI

• GOVARDHAN

• YAMA DVITIYA

Which deity is worshiped on Dhanteras?

• Hanuman

• Kubera

• Krishna

• Saraswati

Which British City hosts the biggest Diwali celebration outside of India?

• Southampton

• London

• Birmingham

• Leicester

• Bradford

According to Hindus, what is the message of the Rama and Sita story?

• It tells people to light lamps.

• It celebrates the triumph of good over evil.

• It tells people to love their wife or husband.

• It tells people that the gods will help them conquer their enemies.

On the day of Diwali, Lord ____________ attained his Moksha:

• Mahavira
• Valmiki
• Budhdha
• None of the above

Who is supposed to be the husband of Goddess Lakshmi?

• Lord Shiva

• Lord Vishnu

• Lord Brahma

• Lord Indra