History/Culture
What is the capital of present day Punjab? Bonus: What other present day state shares this capital with Punjab?
Chandigarh, Haryana
What is the most common dance that originated from Punjab?
Bhangra
What is the Punjabi sweet that is square and milk-based?
Barfi
Where is the "Golden Temple" located?
Amritsar
what is gobi in english
cauliflower
What does Panjab stand for?
five (Panj) and water (ab)
Which popular holiday in Punjab is associated with bonfires?
Lohri
What is one of the most popular drinks in Punjab? (Hint: a version of this can be made with mangos)
Lassi
What location is most visited by tourists in Punjab?
Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji (Golden Temple)
what is umbb in english
mango
Name two of the 5 rivers of Punjab
Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, Jhelum
What is script is used in Sikh scriptures?
Gurmukhi
Name 3 dishes that UCSB SSA served for Langar this year besides rice and roti
Rajma, gobi, dahi, gulab jamun, besan
What are 2 traditions in Punjab/a Sikh wedding?
NA
what is jal in english
water
What is Maharaja Ranjit Singh also referred to as?
Sher-e-Punjab
Who established the concept of Langar?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji
What are the main 2 crops produced in Punjab?
Wheat and rice
What is Punjab referred to as for India?
"The breadbasket of India"
what is lassan in english
garlic
What are 2 traditions in a Punjabi/Sikh wedding?
NA
How many Lavan are there in a Sikh wedding ceremony?
4
Which forms of preparation of meat specifically are prohibited in Sikh diets?
Religiously slaughtered meat (example: Halal meat)
What is the largest city (by population) in Punjab?
Ludhiana
what is pudeena in english
mint