The Ultimate Diwali Quiz - INDIA SUTRA

The Ultimate Diwali quiz

By Rm Lingam

Shubh Deepvali to you and your family. Deepvali or Diwali ~ the Hindu festival of lights brings to our mind images of diyas, sweets, puja, colourful lights, fire crackers, feasting, new purchases, socializing and lots of fun. Here is a little quiz to remind ourselves about Diwali and the origins that makes Diwali the most popular festival of India. Test your Diwali Quotient with just 15 questions. Be ready for some curly questions too and for every right answer treat yourself or your family/friend with something special. Answers are provided at the bottom of the quiz.

1. Diwali is the shortened version of Deepvali. What does the word Deepvali actually mean? A. Row of lighted lamps B. Festival of lights C. Circle of lights D. Light of life

2. There is no public holiday for Diwali in which of the following countries? A. Singapore B. Thiland C. Trinidad & Tobago D. Fiji

3. Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two famous saints? A. Lord Vardhaman Mahveer and Swami Daynanda Saraswati B. Rmakrishna Paramahansa and Chaitanya Mahprabhu C. Swami Viveknanda and di Shankara D. Sant Tukrm and Sri Aurobindo

4. Which two historical icons of India does the festival celebrate the return of? A. Krishna and Rukhmani B. King Krishnadeva Rya C. Lord Rm and Sit D. Rja Rja Chola

5. What other religious groups celebrate Diwali in India, apart from Hindus? A. Prsis and Bahis B. Jains and Sikhs C. Taoists and Shamans D. Buddhists and Jains

6. What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali? A. Baisakhi B. Bandi Chhor Divas C. Hola Mohalla

7. "Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian state? A. Assam B. Kerala C. Karnataka D. Tamil Ndu

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8. To whom did Lord Yama explain on the Diwali Amvsya (New Moon day) in the Katha Upanishad about the highest wisdom to enlightenment? A. Nrad B. Yudishtra C. Nachiketas D. Mrkandeya

9. For how many days Diwali is celebrated according to the lunar Hindu calendar? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Five

10. What is the first day of Diwali season called? A. Dhanteras B. Diwali C. Laxmi Puja D. Naraka Chaturdashi

11. In which country is Diwali celebrated and referred to as `Tihar' or `Swanti'? A. Thiland B. Nepl C. Sri Lank D. Cambodia

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. Tanjvur B. Madurai C. Sivaksi D. Tirunelveli

13. What event from Ramayana does Diwali symbolise? A. The birth of Lord Rm B. The return of Rm & Sita to Ayodhya after 14 years C. The killing of Rvan by Rm D. The breaking of the bow by Lord Rm

14. Diwali also commemorates the killing of which evil king by Lord Krishna A. Kamsa B. Naraksura C. Hiranyakashipu D. Pootana

15. Jains celebrate Diwali because A. Lord Mahveer was born B. Lord Mahveer attained to nirvana C. Jain New Year starts D. Jain pilgrimage begins on this day

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Answers 1-A, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C, 5-B, 6-B, 7-D, 8-C, 9-D, 10-A, 11-B, 12-C, 13-B, 14-B, 15-B

Diwali greetings May the light of the lamp burn brightly in our hearts on this holy occasion of Diwali! || Om asato ma sat gamaya | Tamaso ma jothir gamaya | Mrityor ma amritam gamaya | Om shanti shanti shanti ||

In the words of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, the true significance of Diwali is beautifully summarized as: "The night is black. Kindle the lamp of love with thy life and devotion."

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