Diwali Food
Famous deep fried crescent shaped sweet.
What is a Gujiya?
This goddess is worshipped instead of Lakshmi on Diwali in Bengal.
Who is Goddess Kali?
This Diwali release starred Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta in a cross border love story.
What is Veer Zara?
This deity is invoked with account books during Diwali for prosperity?
Who is Goddess Lakshmi?
This flower is most commonly used for Diwali decorations and rangoli.
What is Marigold flower?
Famous crispy snack from Gujarat that resembles small twisted ribbons and is commonly made for Diwali.
What is Fafda?
The word Diwali is derived from this language.
What is Sanskrit?
This classic Bollywood movie has the famous line ‘Aaj khush toh bahut hoge tum’ appear during a Diwali scene.
What is Deevar?
Goddess Kali is said to have emerged from her.
Who is Goddess Durga?
This is Deepavali’s English translation.
What is Row of Lights?
This Indian state is traditionally associated with the sweet Mysore Pak.
What is Karnataka?
Originally, 14 diyas were lit in a row to represent this time period.
What is the 14 years of Rama’s exile?
In this movie Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol renuite with family during Diwali after years of separation.
What is Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham?
What is Chopda Pujan?
Diwali is observed in this Hindu month.
What is Kartik month?
This Diwali delicacy originated as an offering in the royal kitchens of the Marathas and is now common in Maharastra.
What is Shakarpara?
The followers of this religion celebrate Diwali as the return of Guru Hargobind Ji from captivity in the city of Gwalior.
What is Sikhism?
This Diwali blockbuster starred Shah Rukh Khan as a superhero battling an evil version of himself.
What is Ra One?
This traditional practice involves decorating cows and worshiping them during Diwali.
What is Gowardhan Puja?
The foundation of this popular monument was laid on Diwali Day.
What is the Golden Temple.
This famous Diwali snack, literally means flaky or crispy in Hindi.
What is Mathri?
For Jains, Diwali celebrates the achievement of this state by Lord Mahavira at the age of 42.
What is Nirvana?
This Sanjay Dutt film released on Diwali 2003 and became a cult classic for its emotional father- son story.
What is Munna Bhai M.B.B.S?
This special one hour stock market session is held during Diwali evening.
What is Mahurat Trading?
In this country outside India, Diwali is a national public holiday and celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists alike.
What is Nepal?