Diwali
The first day of Diwali is called _____
Dhanteras
This 2001 Bollywood film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
Lagaan
This composer composed the soundtrack for the movie Sholay.
R.D.Burman
This sage wrote the Ramayan
Valmiki
This is the name of the traditional meal served during Onam festival
Onam Sadhya
Out of the 5 days of Diwali, this day is considered as the Hindu New Year
Fourth day (Goverdhan Puja)
This film has been screening for over 25 years at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir
Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge
This Indian playback singer holds the record for most number of songs recorded.
Lata Mangeshkar (25000 to 30000 songs)
Lord Vishnu had 24 avatars. This (count) was Ram.
7th
This ancient Indian text describes the Diwali festival
Skanda purana (or Padma Purana)
This God is honored during Annakut
Lord Krishna
This was Amitabh Bachan's first movie.
Saat Hindustani
This renowned Indian composer and music producer is known as the "Mozart of Madras"
A.R.Rahman
Lakshman, Bharat and Shatrughan were Lord Rama's brothers. This was the name of his sister.
Shanta
Which God signifies the puja of kalam-davaat?
Chitragupt
This is the only African country where Diwali is a national holiday
Mauritius
This was the first full-length Indian feature film
Raja Harishchandra (released in 1913)
This raag is traditionally sung in the early morning in Indian classical music
Raag Bhairav
Lakshman was the incarnation of which deity?
Shesh Nag
Some Buddhists celebrate Diwali to commemorate when this person converted to Buddhism.
Emperor Ashoka
In this country, Diwali is known as Hari Deepavali?
Malaysia
This actress has won the most Filmfare Awards for Best Actress
Nutan (6)
This was the first Indian singer to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London
Lata Mangeshkar
This was the name of the mountain Hanuman carried.
Dronagiri Mountain
This Sikh leader was released from prison on Diwali day
Guru Hargobind ji (Bandi Chhor Diwas)