Baisakhi
Baisakhi celebrates the harvest of this major Rabi crop in Punjab.
What is wheat?
Lohri traditionally marks the end of this winter month in the Punjabi calendar.
What is Paush?
This animal serves as Ganesha’s vehicle (vahana).
What is the mouse (Mushak)?
This energetic stick dance is performed in pairs during Navratri.
What is Dandiya Raas?
This type of prayer ceremony is performed on Diwali evening.
What is Lakshmi Puja?
Farmers thank this natural element for a good harvest during Baisakhi.
What is the sun?
This traditional Punjabi dish of mustard greens is often enjoyed during Lohri.
What is sarson da saag?
This percussion instrument is commonly played during processions.
What is the dhol?
This lamp, kept burning for all nine days, symbolizes divine energy.
What is the Akhand Jyot?
This flaky, layered sweet from North India is often prepared for the festival.
What is soan papdi?
This traditional Punjabi instrument, often played during harvest celebrations, resembles a long flute.
What is the algoza?
This astronomical event — the sun beginning its northward journey — is closely tied to Lohri.
What is the winter solstice / the start of Uttarayan?
This fruit, symbolizing purity and devotion, is frequently offered to Ganesha.
What is banana?
Each day of Navratri is associated with one of these.
What are colors?
In Jain tradition, Diwali marks the nirvana of this spiritual teacher.
Who is Mahavir?
This tragic 1919 event in Amritsar occurred on Baisakhi day.
What is the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
Lohri is often considered the harvest festival for this important Rabi crop.
What is sugarcane?
This freedom fighter popularized public Ganesh celebrations to unite people during British rule.
Who is Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
This Hindu scripture describes the battle between Durga and Mahishasura.
What is the Devi Mahatmya / Durga Saptashati?
In West Bengal, Diwali coincides with the worship of this fierce goddess.
Who is Kali?
This type of procession, featuring hymns and community service, is central to global Baisakhi celebrations.
What is a Nagar Kirtan?
Lohri is linked to the story of this folk hero who helped poor girls get married by paying their dowries.
Who is Dulla Bhatti?
This leaf, used in offerings and rituals, is considered sacred to Ganesha.
What is the durva grass (doob)?
In Himachal Pradesh, the week after Navratri is celebrated as this unique fair.
What is Kullu Dussehra?
In South India, Diwali commemorates Krishna’s victory over this demon.
Who is Narakasura?