Indian Mythology
This person who wrote the Ramayana
Who is Valmiki?
The famous politician's mother who directed the movie Monsoon Wedding.
Who is Zohran Mamdani?
Which Indian city is particularly famous for its Pedas
Where is Mathura?
In 2009, he became the first U.S. President to personally host and light a traditional diya lamp at the White House. Bonus: In 1999, The White House hosted its first-ever Diwali celebration under this president.
Who is Barak Obama? (Who is Bill Clinton?)
The time of year when emojis are used most frequently
When is New Years?
The name of the four yugas (50 extra points if you name them in order)
What is Satya, Treta, Dwapara, Kali
The first Indian movie to be nominated for an Oscar.
What is Mother India by Mehboob Khan?
The percentage of Indians that are strictly vegetarian.
What is 39%?
This South American country, where roughly 33% of the population is Hindu, celebrates Diwali as an official, nationwide public holiday.
What is Guyana?
The two most common food emojis.
What are birthday cake and pizza?
The only female form Vishnu took.
Who is Mohini?
Shah Rukh Khan's first movie.
What is Deewana?
The most commonly prepared food in India?
What is Biryani?
In 2023, this major global city officially declared Diwali a public school holiday for the very first time.
What is New York City?
The date of national emoji day.
When is July 17th?
The name of the Indian warrior who promised to always fight on the weaker side. Bonus: The famous Indian temple dedicated to this warrior.
Who is Barbarika? What is Khatu Shyam?
The name of Karan Johar's charecter in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Bonus for 200: The movie theater in India that ran DDLJ for the longest.
Who is Rocky? (What is Maratha Mandir?)
The most exported spice from India.
What are red chili powder?
This city outside of India hosts the largest Diwali street celebrations in the Western Hemisphere, centering around its vibrant "Golden Mile" (Belgrave road).
What is Leicester, United Kingdom? (England will be accepted)
The amount of different emojis.
What is 3,953?
The order in which the Pandava brothers died. Bonus 500 points if you give the flaw that resulted in their death for at least 2 of them.
What is Sahadeva (his flaw was pride or smugness regarding his wisdom), Nakula (his flaw was vanity regarding his handsome appearance), Arjuna (his flaw was pride and jealousy toward other archers), Bhima (his flaw was gluttony and pride in his strength), Yudhishthira (had no flaws).
The name of the village in Sholay where Jay and Veeru arrive
Where is Ramgarh?
The place where Chicken Tikka Masala was created.
What is Glasgow, Scotland
The place where the largest traditional south Indian temple south of the Equator is found.
Where is Nadi Fiji?
The year the Oxford dictionary's word of the year was an emoji.
When is 2015?