Holidays
This festival of lights is one of the most celebrated Hindu holidays.
What is Diwali?
This actor is known as the "King of Bollywood."
Who is Shah Rukh Khan?
This symbol represents peace and is often drawn with colored powder outside homes during festivals.
What is a rangoli?
This leavened bread is commonly served with curries.
What is naan?
This is the capital city of India.
What is New Delhi?
During Holi, people traditionally throw this colorful item at each other.
What is colored powder (or gulal)?
This Aamir Khan movie is the highest-grossing Indian movie of all time.
What is Dangal?
This sacred syllable is often chanted and written in Hindu traditions.
What is Om?
This rice dish is flavored with spices and often includes meat or vegetables.
What is biryani?
This river is considered the holiest in Hinduism.
What is the Ganges (or Ganga)?
This spring festival marks the Sikh New Year and is celebrated with dancing and fairs.
What is Vaisakhi?
"Kal Ho Naa Ho" takes place mainly in this international city.
What is New York City?
The Indian flag features this spinning wheel at its center.
What is the Ashoka Chakra?
A popular Indian drink made from yogurt, often sweet or salty.
What is lassi?
India is known as the world’s largest producer of this spice, which comes from a yellow root and is used in both cooking and Ayurvedic medicine.
What is turmeric?
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of this holy Islamic month.
What is Ramadan?
This 1995 romantic film featuring a train scene became a cultural icon and is often shortened to DDLJ.
What is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?
This red dot worn on the forehead is traditionally a sign of marriage or spirituality.
What is a bindi?
This sweet, deep-fried dessert is soaked in sugar syrup and is round in shape.
What is gulab jamun?
Cricket is India’s most popular sport. This batsman is often called the "God of Cricket."
Who is Sachin Tendulkar?
The day specifically designated for children in India.
What is November 14th?
This 2001 film starring Aamir Khan tells the story of villagers playing cricket to escape British taxes.
What is Lagaan?
In Jainism and Buddhism, this ancient symbol (often misunderstood in the West) stands for well-being and good fortune.
What is the swastika?
This orange lentil-based soup is a staple in many Indian homes.
What is dal?
India is known as the world’s largest producer of this spice, which comes from a yellow root and is used in both cooking and Ayurvedic medicine.
What is turmeric?