Diwali Delights
Another name for Deepavali
What is Diwali?
Name of the Indian bread often eaten with curry
What is naan?
This white marble mausoleum is a symbol of love in India
What is the Taj Mahal?
The name of India’s film industry based in Mumbai
What is Bollywood?
The capital city of India
What is New Delhi?
Small lamp traditionally lit during Diwali
What is a diya?
(Round) Sweet treat commonly made and shared during Diwali
What is ladoo?
This river is often decorated with lamps during Diwali in Varanasi (North India)
What is the Ganges (Ganga)?
This 2009 movie is about three friends and is one of Bollywood’s highest-grossing films. It features legendary actor Aamir Khan.
What is “3 Idiots”?
This is the national animal of India
What is the Bengal tiger?
Goddess worshipped for wealth and prosperity during Diwali
Who is Lakshmi?
Yogurt-based drink is popular in India
What is lassi?
This city, known as the "Pink City," is famous for its Diwali light displays.
What is Jaipur?
This Bollywood superstar is famous for his Diwali releases and is called “King Khan”
Who is Shah Rukh Khan?
Diwali is celebrated by lighting lamps to symbolize the victory of ______ over ______.
What is light over darkness?
Colorful decorative art made on the floor during Diwali
What is Rangoli?
Savory snack, often enjoyed during Diwali, it is shaped like a triangle
What is samosa?
This city is home to the Gateway of India, often illuminated during Diwali
What is Mumbai?
This legendary Bollywood actor is known as Big B
Who is Amitabh Bachchan?
This Indian festival is also known as the "festival of colors"
What is Holi?
Diwali celebrates the return of this prince to Ayodhya
Who is Lord Rama?
Hindi word for sweets
What is mithai?
This city has the Golden Temple that hosts a grand Diwali celebration. You can name the state too.
What is Amritsar? or What is Punjab?
This Bollywood movie features a famous Diwali scene with the song "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham"
What is "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham"?
This is the currency used in India
What is the rupee?