Diwali is celebrated every year as one of the biggest festivals India and around the world. Not only Hinduism but many other religions including Sikhism, Buddhism also celebrate the festival. Many things about this festival of lights are unique. Do you know about Diwali, take this quiz to know.
Historians speculate that when was Diwali first celebrated?
A 2,500+ years
B 1,500+ years
c. 1,000+ years
D. 2,000+ years
Answer: A
Sikhs celebrate Diwali as Bandh Chhor Diwas. Which Guru released the prisoners of this day?
A. Guru Nanaki
B Guru Gobind Singh
C. Guru Hargobind
D. Guru Ram Daso
Answer: C
For how many days Diwali is celebrated in India?
A 2 days
b 5 days
c. 6 days
d. 4 days
Answer: C
Vasu Baras, a ritual honoring cattle is performed in this state. On Dhanteras, people pay homage to the ancient physician Dhanvantari.
A. Punjab
B Maharashtra
c Kerala
D Tamil Nadu
Answer: B.
On which day of Diwali, in memory of Krishna’s defeat of Indra is called Govardhan Puja, Balipratipada, or Annakoot?
a fifth
b third
c second
According to a legend, Deepawali is celebrated to commemorate the spiritual enlightenment of which two saints?
A. Buddha and Jesus
B. Guru Nanak and Buddha
Cram
D. Vardhman Mahavir and Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Answer: D
When is Diwali celebrated in Sikhism?
A. from the 18th century
B. from the 20th century
C. from the 17th century
D. from the 5th century
Answer: A
In West Bengal, Orissa and Assam, Goddess Kali is worshiped on the new moon night of Deepawali. This Hindu festival is dedicated to Goddess Kali. The festival is also known as Deepanvita Kali Puja, Shyama Puja or Mahanish Puja. Goddess Kali is a symbol of divine energy or power and is known to destroy evil. This year Kali Puja will be celebrated on October 24. Amavasya Tithi will start on October 24 at 5:27 pm and will end on October 25 at 4:18 pm. The timing of Kali Puja Nishita is from October 24 to October 12 at 11:50 pm. :39 in the morning on October 25.
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