Festivals of India
In the state of Gujarat, people fly colorful kites on this day that coincides with Makar Sankranti.
What is Uttarayan
A plucked string instrument commonly used in Carnatic music.
What is Veena?
This colonial harvest feast in 1621 in Plymouth is considered the origin of this major American holiday.
What is Thanksgiving?
This 1994 romantic drama starring Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit became a massive box office hit.
What is Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!?
Which annual music and arts festival in California became globally famous for blending mainstream and indie acts with fashion and culture?
What is Coachella?
This winter festival in Himachal Pradesh and northern states marks the celebration of the sun’s journey northward.
What is Makar Sankranti
In Gujarat, people perform this dance during Navratri.
What is Garba?
The tradition of lighting this national decoration in Washington D.C. began in 1923.
What is the National Christmas Tree?
This American actress won an Oscar for playing a lawyer in Erin Brockovich.
Who is Julia Roberts?
She became the youngest artist to win a Grammy for Album of the Year in 2021 with Folklore.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This classical dance form from Tamil Nadu is known for its graceful poses, hand gestures, and temple origins.
What is Bharatanatyam
A South Indian dance form from Kerala known for elaborate makeup.
What is Kathakali?
This flower is commonly used in Indian religious offerings.
What is Marigold?
This Bollywood actress won the Miss World pageant in 2000 before becoming an international star.
Who is Priyanka Chopra?
He is known for hits like “Blinding Lights” and “Save Your Tears,” bringing synthwave back into mainstream pop.
Who is The Weeknd?
A Sikh festival celebrating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
What is Gurpurab?
This dance drama from Andhra Pradesh uses masks and storytelling.
What is Kuchipudi?
This tradition involves the President “pardoning” a turkey before Thanksgiving.
What is the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation?
This Karan Johar-directed film featured the famous line “Pyaar dosti hai.”
What is Kuch Kuch Hota Hai?
Who was the first Indian musician to perform at the Woodstock Festival in 1969, introducing Indian classical music to a Western audience?
Who is Ravi Shankar?
In Uttar Pradesh, Ayodhya hosts spectacular celebrations during this festival.
What is Deepotsav?
This classical dance from Odisha tells stories of Lord Jagannath.
What is Odissi?
This autumn festival celebrates the descent of the Ganga to Earth and is marked by lighting lamps on riverbanks. It is celebrated in the holy city of Varanasi
What is Dev Deepawali?
This was the year when the first Academy Awards ceremony was held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
What is 1929?
Known for her “queen of rap” persona, she released WAP in 2020, sparking both acclaim and controversy.
Who is Cardi B?