Which festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus in autumn and a public holiday, marks the victory of light over darkness?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Deepavali
- Step 1: Deepavali is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated with oil lamps by Tamil Hindus. Answer: Deepavali. Why not the others: Vesak, Poson and Esala are Buddhist full-moon festivals, not Hindu festivals of lights.
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