Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Diwali is celebrated for the dearth of this demon. Who is he?

  1. Mahishasur

  2. Baanasur

  3. Hiranyasur

  4. Narakasur
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Explanation

Diwali celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Narakasura. According to Hindu mythology, Narakasura was a powerful demon who had imprisoned 16,000 princesses and terrorized the heavens and earth. His death on the day before Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi) symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

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