1. Diwali is the shortened version of Deepavali. What does the word Deepavali actually mean?
2. There is no public holiday for Diwali in which of the following countries?
3. Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two famous saints?
4. Which two historical icons of India does the festival celebrate the return of?
5. What other religious groups celebrate Diwali in India, apart from Hindus?
6. What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?
7. "Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian state?
8. To whom did Lord Yama explain on the Diwali Amavasya (New Moon day) in the Katha
Upanishad about the highest wisdom to enlightenment?
9. For how many days Diwali is celebrated according to the lunar Hindu calendar?
10. What is the first day of Diwali season called?
11. In which country is Diwali celebrated and referred to as ‘Tihar’ or ‘Swanti’?
12. Which town in Tamil Nadu is known to make eight out of every 10 crackers in India and has
recently employed 40 or so Firecracker consultants from China?
13. What event from Ramayana does Diwali symbolise?
14. Diwali also commemorates the killing of which evil king by Lord Krishna
15. Jains celebrate Diwali because
Questions and Answers on Diwali Festival.
1. Diwali is the shortened version of Deepavali. What does the word Deepavali actually mean?
A. Row of lighted lamps
2. There is no public holiday for Diwali in which of the following countries?
A. Thailand
3. Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two famous saints?
A. Lord Vardhaman Mahaveer and Swami Dayananda Saraswati
4. Which two historical icons of India does the festival celebrate the return of?
A. Lord Ram and Sita
5. What other religious groups celebrate Diwali in India, apart from Hindus?
A. Jains and Sikhs
6. What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?
A. Bandi Chhor Divas
7. "Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian state?
A. Tamil Nadu
8. To whom did Lord Yama explain on the Diwali Amavasya (New Moon day) in the Katha
Upanishad about the highest wisdom to enlightenment?
A. Nachiketas
9. For how many days Diwali is celebrated according to the lunar Hindu calendar?
A. Five
10. What is the first day of Diwali season called?
A. Dhanteras
11. In which country is Diwali celebrated and referred to as ‘Tihar’ or ‘Swanti’?
A. Nepal
12. Which town in Tamil Nadu is known to make eight out of every 10 crackers in India and has
recently employed 40 or so Firecracker consultants from China?
A. Sivakasi
13. What event from Ramayana does Diwali symbolise?
A. The return of Ram & Sita to Ayodhya after 14 years
14. Diwali also commemorates the killing of which evil king by Lord Krishna
A. Narakasura
15. Jains celebrate Diwali because
A. Lord Mahaveer attained to nirvana
2. There is no public holiday for Diwali in which of the following countries?
3. Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two famous saints?
4. Which two historical icons of India does the festival celebrate the return of?
5. What other religious groups celebrate Diwali in India, apart from Hindus?
6. What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?
7. "Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian state?
8. To whom did Lord Yama explain on the Diwali Amavasya (New Moon day) in the Katha
Upanishad about the highest wisdom to enlightenment?
9. For how many days Diwali is celebrated according to the lunar Hindu calendar?
10. What is the first day of Diwali season called?
11. In which country is Diwali celebrated and referred to as ‘Tihar’ or ‘Swanti’?
12. Which town in Tamil Nadu is known to make eight out of every 10 crackers in India and has
recently employed 40 or so Firecracker consultants from China?
13. What event from Ramayana does Diwali symbolise?
14. Diwali also commemorates the killing of which evil king by Lord Krishna
15. Jains celebrate Diwali because
Questions and Answers on Diwali Festival.
1. Diwali is the shortened version of Deepavali. What does the word Deepavali actually mean?
A. Row of lighted lamps
2. There is no public holiday for Diwali in which of the following countries?
A. Thailand
3. Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two famous saints?
A. Lord Vardhaman Mahaveer and Swami Dayananda Saraswati
4. Which two historical icons of India does the festival celebrate the return of?
A. Lord Ram and Sita
5. What other religious groups celebrate Diwali in India, apart from Hindus?
A. Jains and Sikhs
6. What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?
A. Bandi Chhor Divas
7. "Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian state?
A. Tamil Nadu
8. To whom did Lord Yama explain on the Diwali Amavasya (New Moon day) in the Katha
Upanishad about the highest wisdom to enlightenment?
A. Nachiketas
9. For how many days Diwali is celebrated according to the lunar Hindu calendar?
A. Five
10. What is the first day of Diwali season called?
A. Dhanteras
11. In which country is Diwali celebrated and referred to as ‘Tihar’ or ‘Swanti’?
A. Nepal
12. Which town in Tamil Nadu is known to make eight out of every 10 crackers in India and has
recently employed 40 or so Firecracker consultants from China?
A. Sivakasi
13. What event from Ramayana does Diwali symbolise?
A. The return of Ram & Sita to Ayodhya after 14 years
14. Diwali also commemorates the killing of which evil king by Lord Krishna
A. Narakasura
15. Jains celebrate Diwali because
A. Lord Mahaveer attained to nirvana
