The Devotional Diwali

Diwali is celebrated in the honour of which god or godess?

• Maa Laksshmi

• Maa Saraswati

• Ganesh

• Both-Maa Lakshmi and Ganesh

Why is Diwali celebrated?

• On this day day that Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura.

• On this day people celebrate  celebrate the story of Lord Rama's s return to Ayodhya after he defeated Ravana by lightning rows of light

• As on this day Lord Vishnu defeated Bhamasur

• On Diwali  lord Vishnu defeated Hiranyakashipu.

In sanskrit waht is Diwali called as?

• Tihar

• Divali

• Bandi Chhor Divas

• Deepawali

What does Diwali mean in Sanskrit?

• It origianted from the Sanskrit word Deepavali which means-Row of lights

• It origianted from the Sanskrit word Deepavali which means-The victory of light over darkness.

• It origianted from the Sanskrit word Deepavali which means-Spreading happiness

• It origianted from the Sanskrit word Deepavali which means-Welcoming god

What happens on Diwali?

• Harvest

• New year celebations

• Lord Shiva's birthday

• None of these

Diwali is a

• 2 day festival

• 5 day festival

• 6 day festival

• 1 day festival

Diwali is also called as

• Festival of happiness

• Festival of lights

• Festival of victory

• Festival of joy

Why are diyas lit on Diwali?

• As it symbolise goodness and purity

• It helps spread happiness

• It brings godess Lakshmi into our hous

• None of these

After how many days of Vijayadashami is diwali celebrated?

• 12 days

• 15 days

• 20 days

• 30 days

What do children do on Diwali?

• Light crackers

• Pray to god

• Eat sweets

• Forget all inequalities and become one