Diwali Trivia

What does the word “Diwali” mean?

• Festival of colors
• Row of lights
• Festival of sweets

• Day of silence

What goddess is worshiped during Diwali for wealth and prosperity?

• Saraswati

• Lakshmi

• Parvati

• Durga

According to Hindu mythology, which demon was killed by Lord Krishna the day before Diwali?

• Hiranyakashyap

• Ravana

• Narakasura

• Vritra

Which festival is celebrated one day before Diwali?

• Bhai Dooj

• Naraka Chaturdashi

• Dhanteras

• Govardhan Puja

Which country, outside of India, celebrates Diwali as a national public holiday?

• Fiji

• Thailand

• Nepal

• Singapore

What is the traditional Hindu calendar date for Diwali?

• Vaisakha Amavasya

• Ashwin Purnima

• Kartika Amavasya

• Magashirsha Purnima

Which goddess,apart from Lakshmi, is worshiped on the third day of Diwali in Bengal?

• Durga

• Kali

• Parvati

• Saraswati

Which type of artwork is traditionally created using colored powders, flowers, and rice during Diwali?

• Rangoli

• Madhubani

• Warli

• Kalamkari

What does the festival of Bhai Dooj symbolize?

• The bond between husband and wife

• The bond between brother and sister

• The victory of good over evil

• The new Hindu financial year

What is the first day of the 5-day Diwali festival known as?

• Bhai Dooj

• Narak Chaturdashi

• Govardhan Puja

• Dhanteras