Diwali Master Quiz!

Q1. Which Vedic scripture first mentions the festival of lights (Deepavali)?:

Rig Veda Skanda Purana Atharva Veda Bhagavata Purana

Q2. In Jainism, Diwali marks which significant event?:

Birth of Lord Mahavira Attainment of Nirvana by Mahavira Establishment of the Jain Sangha Conversion of Chandragupta Maurya

Q3. Which king is believed to have ruled the golden age that began on Diwali?:

King Vikramaditya King Harsha Emperor Ashoka King Janaka

Q4. In southern India, Diwali commemorates the victory of Lord Krishna over which demon king?:

Narakasura Kamsa Banasura Bali

Q5. Which Indian state celebrates Kali Puja instead of Lakshmi Puja on Diwali night?:

Odisha West Bengal Assam Bihar

Q6. The festival of Diwali also coincides with the Hindu New Year for which community?:

Sindhi Gujarati Tamil Kashmiri Pandit

Q7. During Govardhan Puja, devotees offer food made from how many types of dishes in the traditional Annakut?:

51 56 64 108

Q8. Which city in India is known for its grand Diwali celebrations along the river Sarayu?:

Varanasi Jaipur Ujjain Ayodhya

Q9. Which Indian festival is celebrated the day after Diwali?:

Dussehra Govardhan Puja Bhai Dooj Makar Sankranti

Q10. The word Diwali comes from the Sanskrit term “Deepavali.” What does it mean?:

Row of lights Night of lamps Festival of colors Celebration of lamps

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