Famous Places
This white marble monument in Agra is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Taj Mahal
This festival of colors is celebrated with water and colored powder.
Holi
This Bollywood actor is known as the “King Khan.”
Shah Rukh Khan
India’s most popular sport.
cricket
The capital of Canada.
Ottawa
This “Pink City” in Rajasthan is famous for its colorful buildings.
Jaipur
This festival celebrates lights and diyas.
Diwali
This singer is called the “Nightingale of India.”
Lata Mangeshkar
This sport, played on a court with a net in the middle, is where P.V. Sindhu won an Olympic silver medal for India
badminton
The Capital of India.
New Delhi
This city is home to Bollywood.
Mumbai
People fly kites in Gujarat during this January festival.
Makar Sankranti/Uttarayan
This dance style is a classical dance from Tamil Nadu.
Bharatanatyam
This sport is played on horseback, where players hit a small ball with a long-handled mallet, and it has royal roots in India.
polo
The city in Canada with the largest Indian population.
Toronto
The Golden Temple is in this city in Punjab.
Amritsar
This Sikh festival marks the harvest season in Punjab.
Baisakhi/Vaisakhi
This 2025 gangster drama stars Rajinikanth and became a big hit in India when it released on August 14.
Coolie
This Indian won an Olympic gold medal in javelin in 2021.
Neeraj Chopra
This city in British Columbia is home to the Consulate General of India that serves Western Canada.
Vancouver
This city is known for Charminar monument.
Hyderabad
In Kerala, this festival features snake boat races.
Onam
This is India’s national song.
Vande Mataram
This game, known as “chess” in English, was invented in India.
chaturanga
This special event, organized by CISE in Edmonton, celebrates India’s Republic Day with cultural performances, music, and food.
India Day