Festival Fun (Traditions & Rituals)
This sweet treat is shared with neighbors and friends during Diwali.
Ladoo
Everyone’s fridge after Diwali looks like a sweet shop because of this.
Gift Boxes
This 1951 movie, starring Raj Kapoor, was the first Indian film to be nominated for the Grand Prix at Cannes.
Awara
This monkey flew across the ocean to find Sita.
Hanuman
India won its first World Cup in this year.
1983
Diwali marks Lord Rama’s return to this city.
Ayodhya
Gujjiyas are popular during Diwali but are especially linked to this other festival.
Holi
This actor’s Diwali parties are the most famous in Bollywood, where nearly all celebrities are spotted.
Amitabh Bachchan
Ravana had this many heads.
ten
He is the only bowler to take 10 wickets in a single Test innings.
Anil Kumble
This Hindu month marks the celebration of Diwali.
Kartika
I’m the diamond everyone wants, but you can’t wear me on your finger. Silver-coated, rich, and gone first.
Kaju Katli
The 1994 Govinda-Karisma starrer that has a famous Diwali song “Main To Raste Se Ja Raha Tha” actually released on Diwali.
Raja Babu
Rama’s loyal brother who refused the throne.
Bharat
India won its first-ever T20 World Cup under this captain in 2007.
MS Dhoni
In South India, Diwali is celebrated to mark Lord Krishna’s victory over this demon.
Narakasura
This Maharashtrian Diwali snack mix is so famous, its name means literally “mixture.”
Chivda
In “Mohabbatein,” Amitabh Bachchan’s character bans this festival on campus.
Diwali
The golden city ruled by Ravana.
Lanka
This Indian cricketer is the only player in history to have scored a century in his very first match in Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Test cricket.
Shikhar Dhawan
The 5 days of Diwali begin with this day dedicated to wealth and accounts.
Dhanteras
This Diwali delicacy from Gujarat is made with gram flour, yogurt, and spices, steamed , then tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Khaman Dhokla
This classic 1957 movie featured the first big Diwali scene in Hindi cinema.
Mother India
The herb Hanuman fetched to save Lakshman.
Sanjeevani
This player has scored the fastest century in ODI cricket history (just 31 balls).
AB de Villiers