Festivals of India

Why is Diwali celebrated?

• To mark Rama's return to Ayodhya

• To mark Krishna's defeat of Ravana

• To celebrate the light given by the Sun god Surya

• None of the Above

In Dussehra, which goddess takes the form of Mahishasura Mardhini?

• Lakshmi

• Saraswati

• Durga

• Mandodari

What is the reason of celebration of Holi?

• To have fun with colours

• To celebrate the abundant water provided by the gods

• To mark the beginning of the harvest season

• Both 1 and 2

Who is Janmashtami celebrated for?

• Ganesha

• Durga

• Krishna

• Surya

Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of

• Rama

• Vinayaka

• Hanuman

• Shiva

Christmas is celebrated in the month of________

• October

• January

• May

• December

South Indian festivals follow which calendar?

• Roman

• Solar

• Lunar

• None of the above

Deepavali lasts _____ days

• 5

• 3

• 8

• 6

Vijayadashami is celebrated on the _____th day of Dussehra

• 4th

• 7th

• 1st

• 10th

Diwali is celebrated in Karnataka ___ day(s) after it is celebrated in Tamil Nadu

• 4

• 7

• 2

• 1