Diwali Quiz 2025 | Fun Quiz on the Festival of Lights

1. Which Hindu goddess is primarily worshipped during Diwali?

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

3. What does lighting diyas symbolize during Diwali?

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

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

6. Which other religion also celebrates Diwali and why?

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

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

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

10. What does the word "Diwali" mean?

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

12. What is the final day of Diwali called?

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

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

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

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

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

18. Diwali typically falls in which Hindu calendar month?

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

20. The tradition of exchanging Diwali gifts mainly represents?