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Diwali Quiz Answers

1. Which Hindu goddess is primarily worshipped during Diwali?

Ans. Lakshmi

2. In which Indian state is Diwali celebrated as Kali Puja?

Ans. West Bengal

3. What does lighting diyas symbolize during Diwali?

Ans. Victory of light over darkness

4. What is the name given to the first day of the Diwali festival?

Ans. Dhanteras

5. Unlike the rest of India, Tamilians do not burst crackers in the evening. When do they do it?

Ans. Morning

6. Which other religion also celebrates Diwali and why?

Ans. Jains because Mahavir attained Nirvana on this day

7. The main mythological story celebrated during Diwali is the return of which god to his kingdom after a 14-year exile?

Ans. Lord Rama

8. In South India, Diwali is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Krishna over whom?

Ans. Narakasura

9. In Gujarat, Diwali also marks the start of what?

Ans. New Year

10. What does the word "Diwali" mean?

Ans. Rows of Lighted Lamps

11. Which two deities are primarily worshipped together on the main day of Diwali for wealth and prosperity?

Ans. Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha

12. What is the final day of Diwali called?

Ans. Bhai Dooj

13. What is the second day of Diwali called, also known as 'Choti Diwali'?

Ans. Narakasur Chaturdashi

14. Which king is associated with Diwali in Kerala, where people celebrate the return of a just ruler?

Ans. Bali

15. In Sikhism, Diwali also marks which historical event?

Ans. Release of Guru Hargobind from prison

16. In which country is Diwali also a public holiday and referred to as 'Tihar'?

Ans. Nepal

17. In which part of India is the festival called "Deepavali" more commonly than "Diwali"?

Ans. Southern India

18. Diwali typically falls in which Hindu calendar month?

Ans. Kartika

19. Which monument in New York is lit up for Diwali?

Ans. Empire State Building

20. The tradition of exchanging Diwali gifts mainly represents?

Ans. Sharing joy and prosperity