FESTIVAL FACTS
In the Ramayana, how many years did Lord Rama spend in exile before returning to Ayodhya?
14 years
Which 2001 Bollywood film features the song "Bole Chudiyan" and a famous Diwali celebration scene?
Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
What is the primary ingredient in traditional besan ladoo but in english
gram flour
दीपावली शब्द का संधि-विच्छेद क्या है?
दीपावली शब्द का संधि-विच्छेद क्या है?
In which Indian state is Kali Puja especially prominent during Diwali?
West Bengal
Which demon king was defeated by Lord Krishna on the day celebrated as Naraka Chaturdashi?
Narakasura
In the film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, what is the name of the wealthy Raichand family's patriarch?
Yashvardhan Raichand
Which Gujarati sweet is made using gram flour, sugar syrup, and often flavored with cardamom?
Mohanthal (accept, though the description is not exclusive to it)
भगवान राम के वनवास के दौरान उनके साथ उनकी पत्नी और भाई कौन थे?
सीता और लक्ष्मण
What is the name of Lakshmi's owl, traditionally associated with her?
Bestu Varas
In which ancient Sanskrit text can an early reference to the celebration of Deepavali be found?
The exact earliest textual reference is debated; the question needs a specified source to have one definitive answer.
Which actor played the role of Mughal emperor Akbar in the film Jodhaa Akbar?
Hrithik Roshan
What is the difference between khoya and chhena in Indian sweet-making?
Khoya is reduced milk solids; chhena is fresh curdled milk cheese
'अमावस्या' और 'पूर्णिमा' में क्या अंतर है?
अमावस्या = चंद्रमा दिखाई नहीं देता; पूर्णिमा = पूर्ण चंद्रमा
In Maharashtra, what is the name of the traditional ceremonial bath taken on Naraka Chaturdashi?
अभ्यंग स्नान
In Gujarat, Diwali marks the beginning of which Hindu calendar year
Vikram Samvat
Which 1975 Bollywood film features the iconic characters Jai and Veeru, played by Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra?
Sholay
(Which traditional Rajasthani sweet consists of deep-fried dough balls soaked in sugar syrup and is often flavored with saffron?
Ghevar the wording is not a precise description; accept only if the intended sweet is clarified)
नरकासुर का वध किस भगवान ने किया था और उनकी पत्नी ने इस युद्ध में क्या भूमिका निभाई थी?
श्रीकृष्ण; सत्यभामा ने युद्ध में सहायता की
In Tamil Nadu, which traditional herbal preparation is consumed early in the morning on Deepavali?
दीपावली लेहियम (Deepavali legiyam)
Which Jain Tirthankara attained nirvana on the night of Diwali, according to Jain tradition?
Lord Mahavira
Which Indian filmmaker directed the 1957 film Mother India, which was nominated for an Academy Award?
Mehboob Khan
Which traditional North Indian sweet is made by stuffing a wheat-flour pastry with khoya, nuts, and dried fruits, then deep-frying it and dipping it in sugar syrup?
Gujiya! 🪔
तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय' का पूरा दार्शनिक अर्थ क्या है?
अंधकार से प्रकाश की ओर ले चलो; अज्ञान से ज्ञान की ओर
In Nepal, what is the five-day festival known as Tihar, and which animals are honored on different days?
Tihar; crows, dogs, cows and oxen are honored on different days