Festival of lights
Lighting diyas is said to invite this goddess into homes.
Who is Goddess Lakshmi?
This river valley civilization is known for cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.
What is the Indus Valley Civilization?
This spice, known as the “Queen of Spices,” adds fragrance to biryanis and desserts.
What is Cardamom (Elaichi)?
This playback singer became a fan favorite for her honesty in Season 2.
Who is Ramya NSK?
This ancient Tamil form of street theatre combines storytelling, song, and rhythm — often with a parai drum.
What is Therukoothu?
This country celebrates Diwali as a national holiday, with firework displays in Port Louis.
What is Mauritius ?
Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach this country by sea.
What is India?
This sweet made from gram flour, sugar, and ghee is cut into diamond shapes.
What is Mysore Pak or Besan Barfi?
Each season, contestants are given this special weekly title if they win tasks and perform well.
What is Captain of the house?
Compositions of this saint from Tamil Nadu, known for his devotional songs on Lord Vishnu, are sung during Margazhi month.
What are Thiruppavai hymns?
This city in European country hosts one of the biggest Diwali celebrations outside India.
What is Leicester ?
The Indian Rebellion of 1857 began with this group of soldiers.
Who are the sepoys?
Coconut + Jaggery + Rice flour — used as filling in steamed dumplings
What is Kozhukattai or Modak?
This contestant from season 4 was famous for the line “Enna Koduma Sir Idhu?”
Who is Suresh Chakravarthy?
This ceremony marks the initiation of children into the world of learning, traditionally held on Vijayadashami.
What is Vidyarambham?
The White House began officially celebrating Diwali in this year.
What is 2003?
The French Revolution began in this year, marked by the storming of the Bastille.
What is 1789?
This Andhra dish combines raw mango, jaggery, and red chili powder — a sweet, sour, and spicy chutney.
What is Mamidikaya Pachadi?
This person is the first ever contestant to be evicted from bigg boss
Who is Anuya Bhagvath ?
This piece of jewelry worn on the forehead is believed to symbolize wisdom and protection.
What is a Bindi?
In Jainism, Diwali celebrates the spiritual liberation (nirvana) of this revered teacher.
Who is Lord Mahavira?
This Chinese admiral led huge ocean voyages during the Ming dynasty.
Who is Zheng He?
The biryani from this place in South India uses seeraga samba rice and curd-marinated mutton.
What is Ambur?
This person escorted Losliya (Second Runner up) in season 3 of bigg boss.
Who is Shruthi Haasan ?
This traditional art form from Odisha uses intricate palm-leaf etching and natural dyes.
What is Pattachitra?