Diwali

What is Diwali also known as?

• Festival of Lights

• Festival of Colors

• Festival of Music

• Festival of Dance

When does Diwali usually take place?

• October or November

• December or January

• August or September

• March or April

What do people decorate their homes with during Diwali?

• Colorful lights, candles, and rangoli designs

• Balloons and streamers

• Pumpkins and scarecrows

• Christmas trees and ornaments

Who is believed to have returned to his kingdom on Diwali?

• Lord Rama

• Lord Krishna

• Lord Shiva

• Lord Vishnu

What do people light to celebrate Diwali?

• Oil lamps called diyas

• Candles

• Lanterns

• Torches

To which goddess do families perform prayers during Diwali?

• Goddess Lakshmi

• Goddess Saraswati

• Goddess Durga

• Goddess Parvati

What is the main theme of Diwali?

• Victory of light over darkness and good over evil

• Victory of winter over summer

• Victory of silence over noise

• Victory of peace over war