Question 1

For Sikhs, Diwali marks the release of which guru?

Accepted Answer

Guru Harigobind Ji

Question 2

What does the word "Diwali" mean in Sanskrit?

Accepted Answer

C) Row of Lamps

Question 3

Which of these is a traditional Diwali activity?

Accepted Answer

B) Bursting crackers

Question 4

Which goddess is worshipped during Diwali?

Accepted Answer

Lakshmi

Question 5

Which animal is associated with Goddess Lakshmi during Diwali?

Accepted Answer

Owl

Question 6

Which region of India celebrates Diwali as a part of the new year festivities?

Accepted Answer

C) Gujarat

Question 7

What is "Naraka Chaturdashi" in relation to Diwali?

Accepted Answer

A) The day Lord Krishna defeated Narakasura

Question 8

Which historical figure is said to have celebrated Diwali in the Mughal era?

Accepted Answer

B) Akbar

Question 9

The worship of Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali is said to have started during the reign of which historical figure?

Accepted Answer

A) King Vikramaditya

Question 10

Which day of the Diwali festival is specifically dedicated to the worship of "Yamraj," the god of death, and is celebrated in parts of India as "Yam Dwitiya"?

Accepted Answer

Bhai Dhooj

Question 11

Which famous poet wrote about Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya and the lighting of lamps in his epic "Ramcharitmanas"?

Accepted Answer

A) Tulsidas

Question 12

What ancient Hindu scripture mentions the tradition of lighting oil lamps to remove ignorance and darkness, which is symbolized by Diwali?

Accepted Answer

D) Brahmanda Purana

Question 13

Which of the following is a major Diwali tradition in Nepal?

Accepted Answer

A) Tihar

Question 14

Who is the wife of the Demon King who is killed by Lord Rama

Accepted Answer

Mandodhari

Question 15

Who is the author of the text “Padma Purana,” which contains one of the oldest references to the Diwali festival and its significance

Accepted Answer

C) Bhrigu

Question 16

How many years did Lord Rama spend in Exile?

Accepted Answer

14

Question 17

In the traditional Hindu calendar, which month is Diwali celebrated in?

Accepted Answer

Kartika

Question 18

Which heros from Maha Bharatha returned from Exile during Diwali?

Accepted Answer

Pandavas

Question 19

In west Bengal, whom do people worship on Diwali?

Accepted Answer

Kaali

Question 20

What is name of business ledger worshipped ritual on Diwali?

Accepted Answer

Chopda Pujan

Question 21

Which Jain Tirthankara attained nirvana on diwali?

Accepted Answer

Mahavira

Question 22

Which King associated with festival of Bhalipratipatha?

Accepted Answer

Mahabali

Question 23

Which form of Lord Vishnu defeated King Mahabali?

Accepted Answer

Vamana

Question 24

Which celestial event is often linked to the timing of Diwali according to Hindu astrology?

Accepted Answer

New Moon (Amavasya) in Kartika month

Question 25

Which historical empire is credited with popularizing the festival of Diwali across the Indian subcontinent?

Accepted Answer

Gupta Empire

Question 26

What symbolic meaning does the owl, associated with Goddess Lakshmi, represent in Diwali traditions?

Accepted Answer

Wisdom and vigilance

Question 27

Which classical Indian dance form often depicts the story of Lord Rama’s victory, performed during Diwali celebrations in some regions?

Accepted Answer

Kathakali

Question 28

What is the traditional significance of “Dhanteras,” the first day of Diwali celebrations?

Accepted Answer

Buying gold, silver, and utensils for prosperity

Question 29

What does the ritual of “Chopda Pujan,” performed during Diwali in Maharashtra, symbolize?

Accepted Answer

Blessing of new business accounts

Question 30

Which sacred river’s worship is also significant in some Diwali traditions, symbolizing purity and prosperity?

Accepted Answer

Ganga

Mivada Diwali Trivia

2) What does the word "Diwali" mean in Sanskrit?

3) Which of these is a traditional Diwali activity?

4) Which goddess is worshipped during Diwali?

5) Which animal is associated with Goddess Lakshmi during Diwali?

6) Which region of India celebrates Diwali as a part of the new year festivities?

7) What is "Naraka Chaturdashi" in relation to Diwali?

8) Which historical figure is said to have celebrated Diwali in the Mughal era?

9) The worship of Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali is said to have started during the reign of which historical figure?

10) Which day of the Diwali festival is specifically dedicated to the worship of "Yamraj," the god of death, and is celebrated in parts of India as "Yam Dwitiya"?

11) Which famous poet wrote about Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya and the lighting of lamps in his epic "Ramcharitmanas"?

12) What ancient Hindu scripture mentions the tradition of lighting oil lamps to remove ignorance and darkness, which is symbolized by Diwali?

13) Which of the following is a major Diwali tradition in Nepal?

14) Who is the wife of the Demon King who is killed by Lord Rama

15) Who is the author of the text “Padma Purana,” which contains one of the oldest references to the Diwali festival and its significance

16) How many years did Lord Rama spend in Exile?

17) In the traditional Hindu calendar, which month is Diwali celebrated in?

18) Which heros from Maha Bharatha returned from Exile during Diwali?

19) In west Bengal, whom do people worship on Diwali?

20) What is name of business ledger worshipped ritual on Diwali?

21) Which Jain Tirthankara attained nirvana on diwali?

22) Which King associated with festival of Bhalipratipatha?

23) Which form of Lord Vishnu defeated King Mahabali?

24) Which celestial event is often linked to the timing of Diwali according to Hindu astrology?

25) Which historical empire is credited with popularizing the festival of Diwali across the Indian subcontinent?

26) What symbolic meaning does the owl, associated with Goddess Lakshmi, represent in Diwali traditions?

27) Which classical Indian dance form often depicts the story of Lord Rama’s victory, performed during Diwali celebrations in some regions?

28) What is the traditional significance of “Dhanteras,” the first day of Diwali celebrations?

29) What does the ritual of “Chopda Pujan,” performed during Diwali in Maharashtra, symbolize?

30) Which sacred river’s worship is also significant in some Diwali traditions, symbolizing purity and prosperity?