Name two main characters in the Bhagavad Gita
Arjun and Krishna
Diwali is also known as...
the festival of lights
Who did the sankalp for Akshardham in North America?
Param Pujya Pramukh Swami Maharaj
How many stars and stripes are on the US flag?
50 stars and 13 stripes
National Animal of India
Tiger
The language in what most literary work is written in
Sanskrit
How long is the full Diwali celebration?
5 Days
Which year the Akshardham started in construction and which year the Akshardham inaugurated?
2011-2023
How many total time zones are there in the world?
24
What ocean is to the south of India?
Indian Ocean
What are the 4 Vedas?
Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda
Apart from India, Name 3 countries that also celebrates Diwali.
Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Fiji and Singapore
What is the height of Nilkanth varni murti in Akshardham?
49 ft
Which is the world's smallest country (by population)?
Vatican City
How many states and Union Territories does India have?
28 states and 8 Union territories
Who is the Hindu goddess of knowledge?
Saraswati
Diwali signifies victory of ____ over ____.
Good over Evil
Light over Darkness
How many volunteers from across the US dedicated millions of hours to build the Akshardham?
12,500
What is the rarest blood type?
AB negative
Who made the National Anthem of India?
Rabindranath Tagore
How many total chapters (Adhyays) are in the Bhagavad Gita?
18
The largest Diwali celebration outside of India takes place in which British city?
Leicester
Name 5 countries from where stones were imported
Greece, Turkey, Italy, Bulgaria, China, India (Rajasthan), Burma
What do you buy to eat but never consume?
Cutlery (Knives, spoons, etc;)
Which country does India share its longest land border with?
Bangladesh