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Which religious holiday is most similar to the Hindu celebration of Diwali?
Which religious holiday is most similar to the Hindu celebration of Diwali?
- Easter
- Hanukkah (correct)
- Ramadan
- Obon
What is a predominant theme during the festival of Diwali?
What is a predominant theme during the festival of Diwali?
- Fasting and prayers
- Remembrance of ancestors
- Harvesting and bounty
- Celebration of light and good over evil (correct)
What ritual is commonly performed during Diwali?
What ritual is commonly performed during Diwali?
- Building altars
- Lighting candles and lamps (correct)
- Attending sunrise services
- Holding family reunions
Which of the following does NOT typically occur during Diwali?
Which of the following does NOT typically occur during Diwali?
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What does Diwali primarily celebrate in Hindu tradition?
What does Diwali primarily celebrate in Hindu tradition?
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Study Notes
Diwali Similarities
- Diwali shares similarities with the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Both festivals involve the lighting of lamps, symbolize the triumph of light over darkness, and are celebrated with family gatherings and gift-giving.
Diwali Theme
- A predominant theme during Diwali is the victory of good over evil, as symbolized by the story of Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana.
Diwali Rituals
- A common ritual during Diwali is the lighting of diyas, small clay lamps filled with oil and a wick, which symbolize the inner light and knowledge of individuals.
Diwali Activities: What Doesn't Happen
- Festivities during Diwali typically do not include a focus on atonement, which is more characteristic of religious holidays like Yom Kippur.
Diwali Celebration
- Diwali primarily celebrates the return of Lord Rama and his wife Sita to their kingdom after 14 years of exile, marking an end to evil and a restoration of righteousness.
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