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The phrase people typically say on Holi. 

What is "bura na mano holi hai"

100
The festival of Holi marks the end of winter and the beginning of this season.
What is: Spring
100

What is the name of the water gun used for holi?

What is Pickkari?

100

Lath/Stick Holi is played in this region

What is: Barsana

100

Sing famous holi song from Badri Ki Dulahniya

"Kurti pe teri malun gulaal

Rang bata blue ya laal

Air mein tere udte baal

Aaja rang doon dono gaal"

200

A typical sweet eaten on Holi. 

What is Gujiya?

200

This Mughal emperor is said to have participated in Holi celebrations during his reign. 

Who is Akbar?

200
This is a drink that many people have on the day of Holi. It is usually colored white
What is: Bhang
200

In this region, where Lord Krishna grew up, the festival is celebrated for 16 days in commemoration of the divine love of Radha for Krishna

What is: Braj region

200

Sing famous holi song from the movie Don featuring Amitabh Bachan & Zeenat Aman. 

"Khuli jaaye band aqal ka tala
O khaike paan Banaras wala
Khuli jaaye band aqal ka tala
Phir to aisa kare dhamal
Seedhi kar de sabki chaal
O chhora Ganga kinare wala"

300

This celebrity had a birthday same day of Holi 2025. 

Who is Amir Khan/Sachin Tendulkar

300

In this Hindu legend, Holika is burned to death, despite having this immunity. 

What is immunity to fire?

300

In Vrindavan, according to this tradition, this kind of Holi is played. 

What is: Phool/Flower Holi

300

Himachal Pradesh’s version of Holi is known as…

What is: Charoli

300

Sing famous holi song starring Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra. 

"Do Me A Favour Lets Play Holi

Rangon Mein Hai Pyar Ki Boli

Do Me A Favour Lets Play Holi

Rangon Mein Hai Pyar Ki Boli"

400

This was the year Sholay was released

What is 1975?
400

The festival of Holi is believed to have originated in this Indian epic. 

What is the Bhagavata Purana?

400

This is the HINDU month Holi is typically celebrated in. 

What is: Phalgun?

400
In this region, Holi is celebrated with water balloons and over a two-day period
What is: Nepal
400

Sing famous Holi song from the movie Silsila

What is "Rang Barse Bheege Chunarwali Rang Barse"

500

In the legend of Kamdeva, Shiva did this on Holi after Kamdeva attempted to awake Shiva from meditation. 

What is: Shiva opened 3rd eye to kill Kamdeva (god of love)

500

Holika is the sister of whom.

Who is the Hirian Yakashipu?

500

Eight days prior to Holi are considered inauspicious in North India. This is known as

What is Holashtak?

500
This country recently held the Joburg (hint hint) Holi One festival of colors
What is: South Africa
500

Sing part of the famous Holi song from Yeh Jawaani Heh Deewani

What is: Balam pichkari jo tune mujhe maari Toh bole re zamana kharabi ho gayi Mere ang raja, jo tera rang laga Toh seedhi-saadi chhori sharabi ho gayi