Food
Golden outside, spicy surprise,
I hide delight in a savory guise.
Triangle cloak, crisp and neat,
What am I that you love to eat?
Samosa
A big family, love, and games
Happy, and sad it's in the name
“It’s all about family,” that’s the theme,
Name this movie, a Bollywood dream!
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
This word means a row of lights
What is Deepavali
This Indian city is the 2nd most populated city in the world
What is New Delhi?
1 In the 2023 ODI World Cup, India defeated which team on Diwali?
Netherlands
I’m round, I’m soft, I soak up sweet vibes,
Drenched in syrup, I live my best lives.
I’m not a donut, though I float in a pool,
One bite of me—and you're talking like a fool!
Gulab Jamun
A love story that stole hearts away,
With mustard fields and songs that play.
“Palat!” is the famous line you’ll say,
Name this film that’s loved every day!
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Diwali celebrates triumph of good over evil. It commemorates when this god killed a demon Ravana.
These 2 seas surround India
What are Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea?
Which Indian batsman scored an unbeaten 186 against New Zealand on November 8, 1999, an innings dubbed the "Diwali Dhamaka"?
Sachin Tendulkar
I'm made from a veggie, but I’m still sweet,
Served warm in winter, a comforting treat.
With milk and ghee, I slowly cook,
Guess me quick — don’t need a cookbook!
Carrot Halwa
A big wedding, lots of cheer,
Songs and dances all year!
Family love and yummy food,
Name this movie full of mood!
Hum Aapke Hain Koun
Diwali honors this hindu goddess. The lights and lamps are said to help her find her way into peoples’ homes, bringing prosperity in the year to come!
Who is Lakshmi?
The tallest peak in the Himalayas, Mt. Everest, is between these two countries
What are Nepal and Tibet?
In 1987, India played a World Cup match on Diwali against which team, with Mohammed Azharuddin delivering a standout all-around performance?
Australia
I’m white and sweet, in a bowl I stay,
Made of rice and milk — hip hip hooray!
You eat me with a spoon, not a fork,
What’s my name? I’m not just porridge from York!
Kheer
A song that means Diwali has come again!
Aai Hai Diwali
These religions also celebrate Diwali.
What is Jainism and Sikhism?
Which Indian river is known as "old Ganga"?
What is the Godavari River?
In 2005, MS Dhoni scored his highest ODI score against which team in Jaipur, close to Diwali?
Sri Lanka
I can be made from sooji or carrot so bright,
Served warm and sweet, I’m a tasty delight.
Scoop me with a spoon or eat me by hand,
At every festival, I make my stand!
Halwa
A strict school, where silence is gold,
Love stories there are brave and bold.
A headmaster who rules with might,
But young hearts rebel for love and light.
With Amitabh’s gaze and Shah Rukh’s smile,
Name this tale of love and trial.
Mohabbatein
This town produces about 90 percent of the fireworks in India.
what is Sivakasi?
Which state is known as the "Land of Five Rivers"?
Punjab
Which Indian bowler took the final over in a nail-biting Hero Cup semi-final against South Africa around Diwali in 1993, successfully defending five runs?
Sachin Tendulkar