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1
The name Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali. What is dipavali’s English translation?
Row of Lights
Colorful Light
Glow of Light
Victory of Light
16% got this right
The name Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali, meaning “row of lights” in English.
2
Diwali always occurs on:
No-moon night
Full-moon night
None of the above
Not relevant to moon
44% got this right
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated on the darkest night of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik.
3
Which is the first day of Diwali, dedicated to cleaning homes and purchasing small items of gold?
Dhanteras
Govardhan Puja
Lakshmi Puja
Naraka Chaturdashi
78% got this right
Dhanteras is a day to worship Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, and Lord Dhanvantri, the god of medicine.
4
Which day of Diwali celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters?
5th
2nd
3rd
4th
19% got this right
On 5th day Bhai Dooj or Bhai Bij is celebrated where sisters pray for the success and well being of their brothers
5
According to beliefs, during Diwali how many diyas should be lit on Diwali?
13
11
14
21
11% got this right
During Diwali, people light 13 diyas, placed in different locations of home for prosperity, happiness, good health etc.
6
Gambling is encouraged during Diwali as a way of ensuring good luck in coming year. Ritually, which player always win
The woman
The Oldest
The Youngest
The man
34% got this right
In honour of Lakshmi, the female player always wins. It in remembrance of the games of dice played by Shiva and Parvati
7
The foundation of which popular monument was laid on Diwali day?
Golden Temple
Gateway of India
Red Fort
Taj Mahal
46% got this right
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. Temple founded by 4th Sikh Guru, and foundation was laid on Diwali
8
Apart from India, Diwali is a national holiday in how many countries?
11
10
4
7
27% got this right
Fiji, Guyana, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago
9
Who was the first US President to celebrate a Diwali party at the White House?
Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
George Bush
Joe Biden
66% got this right
George Bush initiated in 2003, but didn't attend. Obama in 2009, celebrated lighting lamp and puja in ceremony room, WH
10
The largest Diwali celebration outside of India (South Asia) takes place in??
Leicester, England
Dubai, UAE
New York , USA
Toronto, Canada
13% got this right
Leicester in England hosts the biggest Diwali outside India. Processions of street performers and "wheel of light".
