Dhanwantari Ke Nuske
Step aside Fair & Lovely—a popular paste of this bright yellow spice will cure your acne and leave you looking like a Simpson’s character—as a bonus.
Haldi/Turmeric
This multi-day, high-energy South Asian pre-wedding celebration is the epitome of "Dhoom Dhadaka," filled with choreographed dances, loud music, and vibrant outfits.
Sangeet
No—we are not counting down to the big ball drop. Come 5pm, we start the countdown to this world-famous NYC venue which hosts a virtual diya lighting ceremony and a concert to follow.
NYC Times Square
Nutan Varsha Abhinandan! While most Gujaratis celebrate the new year on the day following Diwali, the actual Hindu new year begins on the first day of this Hindu month.
Chaitra maas
With 430K+ views on YouTube, this Parle Patel hit is an ode to these 4 foods that make up a traditional Gujarati lunch.
Dal, Bhaat, Shaak, Rotli
This blue bottled American miracle has been adopted in Indian households to cure everything from a stuffy nose to sprained muscles, and insect bites.
Vicks Vaporub
If you want some gastrointestinal "Dhoom Dhadaka" after a late-night party, just enjoy this Mexican treat and fly yourself to bed.
Bean Dip
or
7-layered Dip
YAY—scream the children in these states for Diwali now means a day off from school for children in these three US States.
Pennsylvania, Connecticut and California
in that order
In diametrical opposition to the Hindu New Year, this ethnic new year celebration bans sweeping on day one fearing that you’ll literally sweep away your bank account.
Chinese New Year
This American fast casual chain essentially serves up the Mexican version of DBSR (beans, cilantro lime rice, fajita veggies, and a massive flour tortilla) and is loved by most Indians.
Chipotle
Got gas? I don’t think so. Pull up your shirt so while your mom adds a few drops of water to this stinky spice and applies it to your stomach to help you fart a sigh of relief.
Heeng (asafetida)
Invented in ancient China, these colorful explosive devices are the ultimate form of real-world "Dhoom Dhadaka" used to celebrate New Year's and Independence Day.
Fireworks
Located in a Muslim majority country, this Hindu-majority island doesn't traditionally celebrate Diwali, focusing instead on its own victory-of-good-over-evil festival called Galungan.
Bali
French toast lovers rejoice! On this Hebrew new year, normal braided loaves of Challah bread are replaced with ones baked into this specific geometric shape to symbolize the cycle of a full year.
Rosh Hashanah
Trying to impress company? DBSR just won’t do if you’re hosting company! You must have this savory and sweet accompaniments to dress up your Gujarati plate!
Farsan and Mishthan
The ultimate cure to overeating, this foul tasting Ayurvedic liquid has been bringing relief to people of all ages since 1910.
Jivan Mixture
If you experience an unexpected blast of "Dhoom Dhadaka" while attempting a downward dog, you have fallen victim to this rhyming, exercise-induced phenomenon.
Yoga Fart
(rhymes with yoga dart)
Outside of India, this tiny island nation celebrates the festival for 9 days in “Diwali Nagar” with the main day celebrated as a public holiday.
Trinidad and Tobago
Bear caution when strolling the streets of this African nation on January 1st. Local tradition involves residents throwing unwanted, heavy furniture out the windows from high rises in a literal adaptation of “out with the old, in with the new”.
South Africa
You won’t find this on a Gujarati plate—this roti is drizzled with condensed milk, or served alongside a savory curry sauce in this coastal country in Southeast Asia.
Thailand
Brought to you by Bally Sagoo, the 1990s were reigned by this song which spoke of this spice which doubles as a cure for a toothache.
Laung
This 2022 Telugu-language global phenomenon took "Dhoom Dhadaka" to a literal level with an action sequence where the hero drives a truck full of wild animals into a palace party.
RRR
Move aside gugra! This tiny island nation celebrates the festival of light by sharing generous portions of gateau patate—a sweet treat made of sweet potato dough stuffed with grated coconut and sugar.
Mauritius
In stark contrast to a noisy Diwali, this Balinese holiday is celebrated doing this—a rule so absolute that a Swiss tourist was sentenced to a year in prison for breaking the rules and ranting about them on Instagram.
Absolute Silence, Meditation and Fasting.
In Parle Patel’s iconic DBSR song, Saturday is a departure from the traditional DBSR with these food(s).
Dhosa and Idly