Light up your knowledge and let’s get crack(er)ing with this Divali quiz! It’s time to see if you’ve got the ‘rangoli’ right when it comes to the most luminous celebration of the year. No need to have any ‘reservations’ or be ‘korma’ – this quiz is all in ‘diya’ fun spirit of Divali!
So, ready to show us your knowledge about Divali? ‘Flame’ on!
1. In what month on the Hindu calendar is Divali typically celebrated?
2. What Hindu goddess is Divali primarily associated with?
3. In which Indian epic is the story of Divali documented?
4. What is the significance of lighting oil lamps during Divali?
5. What is Gulab Jamun?
6. True or false? Divali is a national holiday only in India?
7. What does the word ‘Divali’ mean?
8. Which goddess is worshipped on the third day of Divali?
9. What is the traditional art called that uses colored powders or sand to make patterns during Divali?
10. What type of clothing is traditionally worn during Divali?
11. What is the significance of setting off fireworks during Divali?
12. True or false? Varanasi is renowned for its grand Divali celebrations.
13. True or false? Masala Peanuts is a traditional snack eaten at Divali.
14. Which city is famous for its Divali ‘Golden Temple’ celebrations?
15. What is the symbol of good luck often drawn on doorways during Divali?
16. Who plays Rahul in “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham”, which showcases the celebration of Divali?
17. What is the festival celebrated the day after Divali?
18. Which Indian sweet, also known as ‘Indian cheese cake’, is often prepared during Divali?
19. What is Teen Patti?
20. What is the legend of King Bali about?
21. What day of Divali is known as ‘Naraka Chaturdashi’?
22. Which Jain figure attained Moksha (salvation) on Divali?
23. Which Sikh Guru was released from prison on the day of Divali?
24. What is the spiritual message of Divali?
25. What is the special name for Divali oil lamps made of clay?
26. What are samosas?
27. True or false? In Bali, Indonesia, Divali celebrated with street performances of Ramayana.
28. How many arms does Lakshmi have?
29. What is ‘Dhanteras’ during the Divali celebrations?
30. What is the name of the Indian fritters often made during Divali?
31. What is the significance of the swan in Divali celebrations?
32. True or false? Pune is an Indian city is famous for its Divali lanterns.
33. What is Divali called in Southern India?
34. What does the Marigold flower symbolize in Divali celebrations?
35. Name a traditional Divali gift exchanged between families and friends?
36. What is a traditional greeting you will hear during Divali?
37. Who was King Ravana in the Divali story?
38. How many days does the Divali festival last?
39. Divali is known as the festival of what?
40. In which month does Divali usually fall in the Gregorian calendar?
41. Which animal, according to legends, was Lord Krishna saving from torrential rain during Govardhan Puja?
42. Which famous city in India holds a Divali carnival every year?
43. Name a famous Indian snack made from chickpea flour that’s often consumed during Divali?
44. True or false? Divali is a national holiday in some Caribbean countries.
45. What is ‘Annakut’ in the festival of Divali?
46. Which zodiac sign does Divali typically fall under?
47. What fuel is used for the flame in traditional diyas?
48.Leaves from which tree are often used as a plate to serve food during Divali?
49. What is the traditional dance performed in Malaysia during Divali?
50. In which episode of ‘The Office’ (US) is Divali celebrated?
51. What is the significance of ‘Bandi Chhor Divas’ for Sikhs during Divali?
52. What is the Marwadi new year celebrated during Divali called?
53. Who wrote the version of the Ramayana that popularized the story of Rama and Sita associated with Divali?
54. In Divali, what does the ‘five days’ signify in terms of cosmic philosophy?
55. What is the term for the elaborate Divali lamps often made of brass or bronze?
56. In West Bengal, which goddess is primarily worshipped during Divali?
57. What does ‘Lakshmi Puja’ involve during Divali celebrations?
58. How is Divali celebrated in Nepal?
59. What does the ‘rangoli’ symbolize during Divali celebrations?
60. What does the phrase ‘Shubh Divali’ mean?
61. What is the term for the lanterns often made and displayed during Divali in Maharashtra, India?
62. Name a famous actor who is known for throwing grand Divali parties in Bollywood?
63. Which Indian city is renowned for its Divali decorations using colorful and artistic pots?
64. What sweet dish is offered to Lord Krishna on the day of Annakut in Divali?
65. What is the traditional Divali gift given by employers to their employees in India?
66. Who is Narakasura in the context of Divali?
67. What is ‘Bhai Dooj’ during the Divali celebrations?
68. What is the name of the Indian savoury dish often made during Divali that consists of flattened rice?
69. Georgetown, a city in which Caribbean country has a public Divali motorcade with lights, music, and floats for Divali?
70. What is the traditional earthen lamp used in Divali known as in Tamil?
71. What kind of tree is often worshipped on Divali day in some regions of India?
72. In southern India, what is the demon effigy burnt on the day of Divali?
73. What is the name of the firework that emits colorful sparks and is popular during Divali?
74. What is a ‘Pataka’ in the context of Divali?
75. Which Caribbean country holds a pageant known as the ‘Divali Nagar Queen’?
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