The Great Diwali Glow Quiz
A free, picture-rich Diwali quiz for children ages 3–11. Choose an age trail, solve five glowing clues and share the family challenge.
Sample trail: Glow Detectives (ages 6–8)
Decode words, traditions and the five-day celebration.
Clue 1. What is another name for Diwali? Options: Deepavali, Holi, Onam.
Answer: Deepavali. Diwali is also known as Deepavali—the Festival of Lights. Source: Press Information Bureau · A Glowing Recognition
Clue 2. How many days does the Diwali festival usually span? Options: 3 days, 5 days, 10 days.
Answer: 5 days. Diwali unfolds over five days, with different traditions on different days. Source: Incredible India · Diwali, a festival of lights and joy, Source: Press Information Bureau · A Glowing Recognition
Clue 3. Which day begins the five-day Diwali celebration? Options: Dhanteras, Bhai Dooj, Govardhan Puja.
Answer: Dhanteras. Dhanteras is the first day of the five-day Diwali festival. Source: Incredible India · Diwali, a festival of lights and joy, Source: Press Information Bureau · A Glowing Recognition
Clue 4. Which two traditions can make a home feel bright and welcoming? Options: Lighting diyas, Making rangoli, Building ice walls, Covering doors in mud.
Answer: Lighting diyas and making rangoli. Diyas illuminate homes, while colourful rangoli designs often welcome people at doorways. Source: Incredible India · Diwali, a festival of lights and joy
Clue 5. Put these Diwali days in order: Bhai Dooj · day 5, Main Diwali celebration · day 3, Dhanteras · day 1.
Answer: Dhanteras, main Diwali, then Bhai Dooj. Dhanteras begins the festival, the main celebration is on day three, and Bhai Dooj is day five. Source: Incredible India · Diwali, a festival of lights and joy, Source: Press Information Bureau · A Glowing Recognition
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