Days of Diwali
Customs & Traditions
Diwali Trivia
Indian food
Bollywood
Fall Holidays in other cultures
Brown Town
100
Third day of Diwali
What is Diwali (Day of light)
100
This used to be primary colour of Rangoli, signifying peace, purity, and tranquility.
What is White
100
Lord Rama's defeat of this person is celebrated as festival of Diwali
Who is Ravana
100
This drink is made with water, milk, and black tea with spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, ginger, cloves, and star anise
What is Chai
100
In this movie, mom senses the arrival of her son on Diwali day
Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Ghum
100
This holiday commemorates the first harvest feast shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians in 1621.
What is Thanksgiving?
100
In 2022, an Indian couple sued their son and daughter-in-law for not giving them what?
What is a Grandchild?
200
Fifth day of Diwali
What is Bhai Duj (Day of love between siblings)
200
This goddess of wealth is celebrated on the third day of Diwali.
Who is Goddess Lakshmi
200
This is the kind of fragrant oil traditionally burned in Diwali lamps.
What is Mustard oil?
200
North Indian dessert that will melt in your mouth. It's eaten during Diwali festival celebrations.
What is Soan Papdi
200
First movie Karan Johar directed
What is Kuch Kuch Hota Hain
200
This Muslim holiday celebrates the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and prayer.
What is Eid?
200
In July 2023, a man in Nagpur, India broke the world record for eating the most idlis in 8 minutes. How many idlis did he eat?
What is 41?
300
Second day of Diwali
What is Naraka Chaturdasi (Day of knowledge) or Chhoti Diwali
300
These body parts are often placed as part of the design to welcome Lakshmi into the home
What are feet
300
Name 5 types of Ladoo
What is Coconut, basan, boondi, atta, til, sonth aur methi, murmura, nariyal, rava, kahjur
300
Which Indian herb is often used to promote respiratory health and soothe coughs?
What is Tulsi (Holy Basil)
300
Guess the film, "Itni shiddat se maine tumhe paane ki koshish ki hai... ki har zarre ne mujhe tumse milane ki saazish ki hai. Kehte hain agar kisi cheez ko dil se chaho toh puri kainaat usse tumse milane ki koshish mein lag jaati hai"
What is Om Shanti Om
300
This Mexican two-day holiday, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, honors and celebrates the lives of deceased loved ones.
What is Dia de los Muertos?
300
An Indian company called Imagine Foods has created edible utensils. The utensils are biodegradable and compostable, and they are also a good source of fiber. What are these edible utensils made from?
What is seaweed?
400
First day of Diwali
What is Dhanteras (Day of fortune)
400
Name 3 religions that celebrate Diwali
What is Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists
400
The first US president to celebrate Diwali at the White House
Who is George W. Bush
400
India's national dish. You can add to this dish with pickle and other spices.
What is Khichdi
400
What is the highest-grossing Indian film at a little over 2 crores?
What is Dangal
400
This is the holiest day in Judaism, a day of fasting, prayer, and repentance.
What is Yom Kippur?
400
A 22-year-old man in India named Amitesh Kumar posted an ad on Facebook offering to sell _______ in order to buy an iPhone 14.
What is his kidney?
500
Fourth day of Diwali
What is Annakut (New Year) or Govardhan Puja or Balipratipada
500
The number of days after Dussehra when Diwali is
What is 20
500
Outside of India, this city hosts the biggest Diwali celebrations
What is Leicester, England
500
Which traditional Indian fruit used in Ayurveda is known for its anti-diabetic properties and is believed to help regulate blood sugar levels?
What is Jamun (Indian Blackberry)
500
This director started the trend of releasing movies auspiciously on Diwali. The first film was Lamhe starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi
Who is Yash Chopra?
500
This Korean harvest festival honors ancestors, celebrates the year's yield, and involves traditional games.
What is Chuseok?
500
An Indian American man sets new world record for longest fart. How many long was the fart in seconds?
What is 169 seconds?