Traditions
Mythology
Bollywood
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Real-world
100
Guess the tradition:
🎨 🌈 🏡 🌀
Rangoli decorations
100
Guess the mythological figure:
🧠😠😡🤔😏😤😳😎😱😬🤯
Ravan(a)
100
Guess the movie:
🚂💨 ❤️ 🌾 👫 🎉 🇨🇭 🏡 🙏
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ)
100
What firework is this? (eng/hindi)
🔺 ✨ 🌈 ⬆️ 💥
Anar/Fountain
100
What musical drama is often performed on Diwali?
(UNESCO recognized Indian tradition)
Ramlilla or Ramleela
200
What day of Diwali honors the sister-brother relationship?
5th / last day (Bhai Dooj)
200
What was Lord Rama's homeland called?
(preferably the kids answer this one)
Ayodhaya
200
Which iconic Bollywood movie, released on Diwali, has a title where a word is repeated in a row?
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
200
Guess the link
Marigold
200
What is the chemical symbol for the metal that is most purchased during Diwali?
Au (Gold)
300
What is the significance of the tradition of cleaning homes before Diwali? (2)
To welcome Goddess Lakshmi and remove the negativity in the home
300
Which country's national flower is associated with the main Goddess of Diwali?
(preferably the kids answer this one)
India 🪷
300
What iconic Bollywood movie, related to Diwali, has a title where most of the words start with the same letter?
Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
300
What is this called? (2)
Toran or Bhandanwar
300
Which country introduced a Diwali-themed train?
Hint: continent, location within continent
Singapore
400
Why do we set off fireworks on Diwali?
To celebrate the victory of light over darkness, specifically to ward off the evil spirits and negative energy
400
Guess the mythological figure:
😴 📯 🍗 😤 👹 ⚔️ 💥 ☠️
Kumbhakarn(a)
400
Guess the Diwali-related Bollywood song by listening to the first 20 seconds of it.
Dhoom Tana
400
On Dhanteras, what is most bought in India after gold and other precious metals?
New utensils and kitchenware
400
In 2022, which global landmark was illuminated with lights honoring Diwali?
Burj Khalifa
500
Why do we light diyas on Diwali?
To celebrate the victory of good over evil, but specifically to invite Goddess Lakshmi into our homes to give bring prosperity, good fortune and happiness.
500
Why is Lanka referred to as Sri Lanka?
Lanka was called Sri Lanka by adding the Sanskrit honorific "Sri" (holy) to the original name.
Sri Lanka = "Holy Island"
This was done to reflect the island's cultural and religious significance in ancient Hindu and Bhuddist traditions.
500
Guess the Bollywood movie that this song is from by listening to the first 13 seconds of it.
English Vinglish
(Navrai Majhi)
500
What do hotdogs and diyas have in common?
(hint: it's to do with the main ingredients)
Mustard: (oil and condiment)
500
Which non-Asian countries recognize Diwali as an official public holiday? (4)
Hint: can be provided
Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, Fiji and Mauritius