General knowledge about Holi
This Hindu festival celebrates the arrival of which season?
SPRING
The most commonly used colour in Holi, symbolizing love
Holi is widely celebrated outside India in this country with a large Indian diaspora, especially in cities like New York and Toronto. What country are these cities in?
USA AND CANADA
Holi is linked to the story of Prahlad and his evil aunt, whose name was?
Holika
People use these tools to throw water at each other during Holi
water balloons and pichkaris
Holi is primarily celebrated in which country?
INDIA
This popular Holi drink, made with milk, nuts, and spices, helps people cool down during celebrations.
Thandai
This Caribbean country, home to a significant Indian population, celebrates Holi as "Phagwah."
Guyana
Holika was immune to fire because of a boon from which deity?
Lord Brahma
This fun Holi game involves forming a human pyramid to break a pot of buttermilk
DAHI HANDI
The night before Holi, people light bonfires in a ritual called
Holika Dahan
Holi celebrations often include this sweet, deep-fried dumpling filled with khoya
Gujiya
In which UK city is one of the largest Holi festivals celebrated
LONDON
Holi is also associated with the playful love story of this Hindu deity and Radha
Krishna
Holi, people sometimes play this traditional Indian board game, which is believed to have been played by Lord Krishna and his friends.
Pachisi or Ludo
The Holi festival usually lasts for how many days?
TWO DAYS
The throwing of colored powders during Holi is called
GULAL
This country’s Hare Krishna temples are known for their grand Holi celebrations, especially in Utah.
USA
The demon king who tried to kill his own son Prahlad was named?
Hiranyakashipu
In some parts of India, people compete to steal this sweet treat during Holi celebrations
Makhhan or Butter
In which Hindu month is Holi typically celebrated?
Phalguna
In which Indian state is the unique "Lathmar Holi," where women playfully hit men with sticks, celebrated?
Uttar Pradesh
In which African country, home to a large Indian-origin community, is Holi celebrated with great enthusiasm?
Mauritius
In some regions, Holi celebrates the slaying of which demoness by Krishna
Putana
This Holi tradition in Barsana involves women playfully hitting men with sticks
Lathmar Holi