Navratri Fun Facts
Festival Foods
Indian Gods & Goddesses
Dance & Music
Riddles
100

What does Navratri celebrate?

  • Answer: The victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura.


100

What sweet dish is made during Ganesh Chaturthi and is Lord Ganesha's favorite?

  • Answer: Modak.


100

Which god is known as the remover of obstacles?

  • Answer: Lord Ganesha.


100

What classical Indian dance form tells stories from the epics and involves facial expressions?

  • Answer: Bharatanatyam.


100

What has keys but can't open locks?

  • Answer: A piano.


200

How many days does Navratri last?

  • Answer: Nine days.


200

What crispy, syrupy sweet is a favorite during Dussehra?

  • Answer: Jalebi.


200

Who is the goddess of wisdom and knowledge?

  • Answer: Goddess Saraswati.


200

What is the traditional dance performed with sticks during Navratri?

  • Answer: Dandiya.


200

What animal can jump higher than a house?

  • Answer: All animals! Houses can’t jump!


300

What dance is commonly performed during Navratri?

  • Answer: Garba and Dandiya.


300

What food made from tapioca pearls is eaten during Navratri fasts?

  • Answer: Sabudana Khichdi.


300

Which god is often depicted with a blue body and plays the flute?

  • Answer: Lord Krishna.


300

What instrument is Lord Krishna famous for playing?

  • Answer: Flute.


300

The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?

  • Answer: Footsteps.


400

What is the name of the 10th day after Navratri?

  • Answer: Vijayadashami or Dussehra.


400

What is the name of the sweet rice pudding made during festivals?

  • Answer: Kheer.


400

Which god is worshipped during Diwali for wealth and prosperity?

  • Answer: Goddess Lakshmi.


400

Which festival is known for the dance form Garba?

  • Answer: Navratri.


400

What has a head, a tail, but no body?

  • Answer: A coin.

500

How many forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped during Navratri?

  • Answer: Nine forms of Goddess Durga.

500

What savory snack, a fried pastry with spiced filling, is often served during Indian festivals?

  • Answer: Samosa.

500

Who is the warrior goddess who rides a lion during Navratri?

  • Answer: Goddess Durga.

500

What classical Indian dance is associated with Lord Shiva and is known for its energetic movements?

  • Answer: Kathakali.

500

What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?

  • Answer: Short.

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