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What oil is traditionally used to light diyas during Diwali?
Mustard Oil
What is the first day of the Diwali season called?
Dhanteras
What was Lord Rama's wife's name?
Sita
How long are the full Diwali celebrations?
5 days
What does Diwali symbolise?
Victory of good over evil.
Name a popular Bollywood movie that revolves around the theme of Diwali and family celebrations.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
Which goddess is particularly worshipped during Diwali?
Who helped lord Rama in his quest?
Hanuman
The most popular cheese in India?
Name at least two other religions that celebrate Diwali apart from Hinduism.
Jainism and Sikhism
Where outside India does the largest Diwali celebration take place?
Leicester, United Kingdom
Who was the first US President to celebrate Diwali in the White house?
Barack Obama
Which celebrity is known for hosting glamorous Diwali parties attended by celebrities?
Manish Malohtra
The word Diwali originated from the word Deepavali in Sanskrit - what does it literally mean?
Row of lights
Name five types of ladoos.
1. Coconut
2. Basin
3. Boondi
4. Aata
5. Thil
6. Mothichoor
7. Murmura
8. dry fruit
In which Caribbean country is Diwali celebrated as a National Holiday?
A. Jamaica
B. Barbados
C. Cuba
D. Trinidad and Tobago
D. Trinidad and Tobago
The song "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera" from the movie Swades - who composed the music for this film?
A.R Rehman
Name 5 Indian Sweets (mithai) that are fried?
Jalebi
Malpua
Gulab Jamun
Gujiya
Athirasam
Jangiri
Which other festival in the world is known as the festival of lights?
Hannukkah
Which 2008 film featuring the song "Jai Ho" won 8 Academy Awards?
Slumdog Millionaire
Which lunar cycle is Diwali celebrated on?
New moon cycle (amavasya)
Thalai Deepwali is a unique Diwali celebration of which Indian state?
Tamil Nadu
What do the sikhs commonly call Diwali?
A. Vaisakhi
B. Bandi Chhor Divas
C. Hola Mohalla
D. Gurpurab
B. Bandhi Chhor Divas
In which country do people call Diwali "Swanti" or "Tihar"?
Nepal
According to astrology, which two planets signify the spiritual significance of Diwali?
Jupiter (Guru) and Venus (Shukra)