Holidays and Traditions
The dot or special shaped sticker people wear on their foreheads?
Bindi
The amount of languages spoken throughout India
22 "scheduled" languages
121 major languages
Over 19,500 mother tongues/dialects
Something the bride can't do before marriage
(Hint: similar to western marriages, but something is flipped!)
See the groom
Fruits that are native to india
Mangoes, jackfruit, banana, and various citrus fruits.
He is known for his nonviolent campaign for India's independence from British rule
Mahatma Gandhi
A major festival in India signifying the victory of light over darkness
Diwali
Most commonly spoken language in India?
Signified by your right palm being itchy
Receiving money
Famous US politician who is half Indian
Kamala Harris
India's first general election took place in this year
1951-52
True or False: There is an annual paper cutting festival in January
False: There is an annual kite cutting festival in January
True or False: India is the sixth-largest country in the world
False: India is the seventh-largest country in the world
Signified by your left palm being itchy
Spending money
A well known romance and coming of age Netflix series that highlights Indian-American culture (21st century)
Never Have I Ever
The first acting prime minister of India
Gulsarilal Nanda
The way in which people in India traditionally eat their food
With their hands (Right hand)
Percentage of land surface vs water surface
(ex. 10% and 90%)
91% = Land
9% = Water
Something people shouldn't do at night
Cut their nails
A type of traditional Indian clothing that can be draped in various styles
Sari
Delhi was declared the capital of India in this year
1911
True or False: For raksha bandhan brothers often give their sister gifts like money or clothes
True
The oldest language existing in India
Tamil
Adding an extra dollar (cannot be a rounded number like 100 or 50, should be 101 or 51)
The classic bollywood movie that includes the dialogue: "PHAT (Pretty Hot And Tempting)" OR Who said it
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (K3G) / Kareena Kapoor
He is widely considered the most famous and pivotal figure in establishing British colonial rule in India
Robert Clive