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In this region of India, Diwali is celebrated by people to mark the defeat of the demon Narakasura.
What is South India
"Row of ___" is the literal meaning of Diwali.
What is Lights/Diyas
Number of days Diwali is traditionally celebrated for.
What is 5
Which actor plays Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana: Part 1?
Who is Ranbir Kapoor
Name this sweet:
fried doughnut soaked in sugar syrup.
What is Gulab Jamun
In North India, Diwali is celebrated to symbolize the return of this epic king after 14 years.
Who is Lord Rama
The front entrance of homes are decorated with beautiful and colorful designs called...
What is Rangoli
The name Diwali comes from the word Deepavali which is word from this language.
What is Sanskrit
In the 2014 action-comedy "Happy New Year", Deepika Padukone plays Mohini, one of the members of a heist team. What was Mohini's skillset/role on the team?
What/Who is dance/dancer/dance instructor
Name ONE common custom of Dhanteras (Day 1 of Diwali).
What is clean homes/buy gold or silver/buy new utensils or clothes
Hindus in West Bengal celebrate Diwali to glorify this Goddess.
Who is Kali
Diwali is a globally celebrated festival which also marks the...
What is Hindu New Year
Name THREE countries where Diwali is recognized as a public holiday.
What are Fiji, Guyana, India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago
On Diwali day, Shah Rukh Khan’s character leapt out of a helicopter and ran to Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan to join the family celebration. Name the movie.
What is "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham"
Guess the Bollywood movie:
🎬🔥💖
What is "Om Shanti Om"
Narakasura, a demon was killed by this Supreme force.
Who is Lord Krishna
Diwali is generally associated with the worship of this Goddess. The lights and lamps are said to help her find her way into peoples’ homes, bringing prosperity in the year to come.
Who is Lakshmi
Lights lit during Diwali is symbolic of this important thing! Hints: students, professors, university, books, research
What is knowledge/knowledge over ignorance
In "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge", Raj (SRK) and Simran (Kajol) first meet during a month-long trip across this continent before heading to Punjab.
What is Europe
What significance does the last day of Diwali commonly celebrate?
What is sacred bond between brothers and sisters
Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas on the same day as Diwali, commemorating the liberation of Guru Hargobind. How many imprisoned princes were released alongside him?
What is 52
This practice otherwise considered as a vice is followed during Diwali to bring good luck. Hint: Dice
What is gambling
Name TWO religions other than Hinduisim that celebrate Diwali with their own significance.
What are Jainism and Sikhism
In the 1994 movie "Hum Aapke Hain Koun", the family learns that Pooja is expecting a baby. Name the song that plays during this Diwali sequence.
What is "Dhiktana"
In Jainism, Diwali marks the attainment of _______.
What is moksha/nirvana