RAMAYAN
What was Ram's mother's name?
Kausalya
Deepavali
What do Sikhs commonly call Diwali?
Bandi Chhor Divas
What state is Jhoti or Chita used in?
On the same night as Diwali, Jains celebrate what and why?
Mahavira to mark attainment of moksha
Name 2 out of the 3 wives of Ram's brothers
Urmila, Mandanvi, Shrutkirti
Approximately when did sage Valmiki write the Ramayan?
500 BCE to 100 BCE (this is the most agreed on answer, don't argue, just accept it)
What is Hrithik Roshan's real surname??
Nagrath
Diwali can't be celebrated w/o FIREWORKS - Which city, in which state is the biggest producer of fireworks in India?
Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu
Mark release of Guru Hargobind Sahibji and 52 other Indian royals
Name Ravan's clan
Rishi Pulatsya
Diwali is not only the start of a new Hindu year, but also marks the start of...
Why does Rekha where sindoor even though she's unmarried??
Apparently she does it for Amitabh Bachchan... hmm...
What happens on the Indian Pakistan border during Diwali?
They exchange sweets and wishes -- they put their differences aside
What does Diwali mean for Buddhists?
How many verses are in the Ramayan?
24,000 (bonus points for reciting just 50)
Who introduced fireworks on Diwali specifically?
Maratha rulers organized fireworks for the public in 1800s-ish)
What date did the US Congress introduce a bill granting Diwali as a national holiday?
Nov. 3, 2021
What were the first type of firecrackers in India?
SPARKLERS
How many days is Diwali celebrated over?
5
Kumbakarna, Vibhishan, Khar, Ahiravan, Kuber, Dushana, Shrupnakha, Khumbini
When were fireworks used for the first time in India? (grace +- 100 years)
Around 1400 CE
How old was Dimple Kapadia when she married Rajesh Khanna and how old was he?
What is the purpose of "pathar ka mela" in Himachal Pradesh? Why do they do it?
They take the blood drawn from the stones and apply it to Goddess Kali - NO PARTIAL CREDIT
What countries, other than India and the US, have a federal holiday for Diwali? Mention at least 4 countries.
Fiji, Mauritius, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, Canada, Myanmar, UK, Pakistan