Diwali history
Diwali is associated with what puja?
Laxmi puja
The fifth day of diwali is called what?
Bhai Dhooj
Salman Khan is known to release his movies on the day of Eid. What actor usually releases his films on Diwali?
SRK
How many people around the world celebrate Diwali? 1M? 100M? or 1B?
1B
What food is typically eaten on the first day of Diwali?
Lapsi Halwa
The word "Diwali" originates from which language?
Sanskrit
Which part of the house should the rangoli be placed?
doorway
This movie, based on light and electricity in a small Indian town, has a scene where they decorate the entire town in diyas for Diwali. What is the movie?
Swades
Which Indonesian country is famous for their Diwali celebrations?
Bali
What type of dry fruit is often found in sheera?
raisins
How many years did Ram and Sita spend in exile?
14
Diwali takes place during which phase of the moon?
New moon
In Hum Apke Hai Kon, which song was associated with Diwali times in the movie?
Diktana
In which country do people call Diwali "swanti"?
Nepal
What is kheer traditionally served with on Day 3?
Lentil vadas
Who wrote the Ramayana?
Valmiki
For Gujaratis, Diwali is the start of a new business year. What puja do Gujjus typically do to bring in wealth into the new year?
Chopda puja
In Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham's title track, Diwali festivities are taking place in the mansion. SRK flies home in his helicopter for Diwali from London, UK. What degree was he pursuing in London?
MBA
Outside of India, which country has the largest Diwali celebrations?
UK
milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar
Who killed Narakasura and in which Yug?
Krishna, Dwapar Yug
In Tamil Nadu, people wake up early and do what on Diwali?
Take an oil bath
Which HUGE block buster movie released on Diwali in 1995 featuring SRK?
DDLJ
What is the only African country in which Diwali is a national holiday?
Mauritius
On which day of Diwali do you have to fast?
No day!! wohoo!!