Which Hindu month is Diwali observed on?
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Kartik
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Sravana
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Chaitra
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Ashwin
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Correct answer
Explanation
Diwali is celebrated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of Ashwin month, which falls at the Ashwin-Kartik transition. The main Diwali day occurs in Ashwin while the next day (Govardhan Puja) falls in Kartik. Sravana and Chaitra are months in completely different seasons.