Diwali Festival Quiz

What is Diwali often known as?

• Festival of Colors

• Festival of Dance

• Festival of Light

• Festival of Music

Who is associated with wealth and prosperity during Diwali?

• Goddess Lakshmi

• Goddess Durga

• Goddess Parvati

• Goddess Saraswati

Which demon king did Rama defeat?

• Narakasura

• Ravana

• Bali

• Hanuman

What do people light to welcome Lakshmi into their homes?

• Candles

• Torches

• Diyas

• Lanterns

In which region is Lord Krishna's victory over Narakasura celebrated?

• Southern India

• Eastern India

• Western India

• Northern India

What does the Sanskrit word 'deepavali' mean?

• Celebration of harvest

• Row of lighted lamps

• Festival of joy

• Victory of good over evil

What do people often do to prepare for Diwali?

• Paint their houses

• Clean their houses

• Build new houses

• Decorate their houses with flowers

Which king was banished to the underworld by Lord Krishna?

• Ravana

• Narakasura

• Bali

• Hanuman

What is a common activity during Diwali celebrations?

• Planting trees

• Firework displays

• Playing games

• Singing songs

Which faiths celebrate Diwali?

• Only Hindus

• Hindus and Buddhists

• Hindus and Sikhs

• Several faiths including Hindu Dharma