Exploring Four Major Hindu Holidays

What is another name for the festival of Holi?

• Diwali

• Raksha Bandhan

• Holika

• Mahashivaratri

Which legend is NOT associated with Holi?

• Rama and Sita

• Radha and Krishna

• Holika

• Prahlad and Hiranyakashipu

What is the main activity during the Holika bonfire?

• Exchanging gifts

• Singing and dancing

• Fasting

• Lighting lamps

How many days is Diwali celebrated?

• Five

• Four

• Six

• Three

Which goddess is worshipped during Diwali?

• Saraswati

• Lakshmi

• Parvati

• Durga

What does lighting a lamp symbolize during Diwali?

• Celebration of love

• Destruction of negative forces

• Victory over evil

• End of fasting

What is Mahashivaratri primarily celebrated for?

• New Year

• Wedding day of Shiva and Parvati

• Harvest season

• Victory of good over evil

What do devotees often consume during Mahashivaratri?

• Sweets and snacks

• Bread and water

• Rice and curry

• Fruits and milk

What is tied on a brother's wrist during Raksha Bandhan?

• A necklace

• A ring

• A Rakhi

• A bracelet

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What do brothers promise during Raksha Bandhan?

• To light lamps

• To give gifts

• To protect their sisters

• To fast

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