Diwali
Diwali represents the victory of light over...
darkness
Who is Ram's mother and father?
Dasharath and Kaushalya
How many days are in Navratri?
9
Who is known as the "King of Bollywood"?
Shah Rukh Khan
Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Name the five days of Diwali
Dhanteras, Kali Choudas, Diwali, New Year, Bhai Bheej
What event from the story of Rama and Sita does Diwali symbolize?
The return of Rama and Sita to Ayodhya
On what date is Makar Sankranti (Utrayan)?
14th January
Who is the female lead in "Om Shanti Om"?
Deepika Padukone
In what year did India gain independence?
1947
The word Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word Deepavali. What does "Deepavali" mean?
Rows of lighted lamps
What did Rama do with the Shiva Dhanush in front of Sita when she was selecting her groom?
Broke it
Why is Dussehra celebrated?
It marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, or in other words the victory of good over evil.
What was Amitabh Bachchan's most recent movie?
Chehre
Who wrote the lyrics of the National Anthem?
Rabindranath Tagore
New Year falls in the Hindu month of...
Kartik
In what year of their exile was Sita abducted by Ravana?
Year 13
What Hindu Month is Holi celebrated in?
Phalguna
What was the first Bollywood Movie?
What was the capital city of India before New Delhi?
South Indians celebrate Diwali in honour of Lord Krishna’s defeat of the Demon King. What was his name?
Narakasura
What did Bharata keep on the throne during Rama’s exile?
Rama's Sandals
Which god is worshipped on Makar Sankranti?
Surya (God of Sun)
Meghna Gulzar won a Filmfare award for Best Director in 2019. What movie did she win it for?
Raazi
What were the 2 largest cities of Ancient India
Harappa and Mohenjo-daro