Diwali 2017 Quiz

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Diwali 2017 Quiz: Test Your Knowledge!

Discover the vibrant traditions and stories behind the Festival of Lights with our engaging Diwali quiz! This quiz consists of 14 multiple-choice questions that explore various aspects of Diwali, its significance, and related cultural practices.

Learn about the origins and symbols of Diwali.
Test your knowledge about celebrations across different cultures.
Compete with friends and family to see who knows more!

14 Questions4 MinutesCreated by LightingLamp202

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

Dhanteras

Bhai Dooj

Chaturdashi

Antarawali

In which Hindu month does Diwali fall?

Chaitra

Ashwin

Phalguni

Ashaada

Which other religion also celebrates Diwali and why?

Parsis-because they worship fire

Buddhists who celebrate the light of knowledge

Jains because Mahavir attained Nirvana on this day

Christians who celebrate thanksgiving at the same time

Diwali is the shortened version of Deepavali. What is the literal meaning of this term?

Row of lights

Light of Knowledge

Festival of lights

Spreading light and cheer

What event from Ramayana does Diwali symbolise?

The birth of Rama

The killing of Ravana by Rama

The return of Rama and Sita to Ayodhya after 14 years

The marriage of Rama and Sita

Who is supposed to be the husband of Goddess Lakshmi?

Lord Shiva

Lord Vishnu

Lord Brahma

Lord Indra

What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Deepavali?

Olive oil

Vegetable Oil

Corn Oil

Mustard Oil

In Diwali celebration what is celebrated on the last days?

Dhan Teras

Narak Chaturdashi

Govardhan

For how many days Diwali is celebrated according to the lunar Hindu Calendar?

Which famous Bollwood movie by Prakash Mehra of yesteryears is based on plot at the diwali night where the hero’s parents are murdered in front of his eyes, thus making him the ‘angry young man’ (Amitabh Bachhan)?

Deewar

Zanzeer

Hum

Sholay

In which country the festival of light is know as “Lom Kriyongh” ?

Malaysia

Thailand

Singapore

Nepal

Playing cards during Diwali is part of celebrations in which Indian metropolis?

Mumbai

Delhi

Kolkatta

Chennai

What does the word ‘Garba’, the popular Gujarati dance performed during Deepawali mean in Sanskrit?

Light

Gifts

Enjoy

Get together and Dance

Which country celebrates the Lantern Festival of Lights?

China

Nepal

Burma

Thailan

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