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Date of Holi - 2025

What is March 14?

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This Hindu festival is known as the "Festival of Colours" and signifies the triumph of good over evil.

What is Holi?

100

Holi occurs during this month.

What is March?

100

This sweet fried dumpling filled with khoya and dry fruits is a popular Holi treat.

What are Gujiyas?

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This type of music, often played during Holi, involves traditional drums and is used to celebrate the joy of the festival.

What is Dhol?

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This color is worn on Holi.

What is White?

200

On the eve of Holi a bonfire is lit, which signifies the victory of good over evil. This evil character is symbolically burnt.

Who is Holika?

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This special drink is traditionally consumed during Holi celebrations.


What is Thandai?

200

These small, pancake-like sweets are made from a batter of flour, and milk, flavored with cardamom.

What are Malpuas?

200

These flowers are used to make natural holi colours.

What is are Marigolds, Hibiscus’s, or Roses?

300

The Holi powder is called this.

What is Gulal?

300

The festival of Holi marks the end of winter and the beginning of this season.

What is Spring?

300

This is used to spray the holi colours.

What is a Pichkari?

300

A sweet, syrup-soaked dessert made from deep-fried flour spirals, often enjoyed during Holi.

What are Jalebis?

300

This ritual, often performed before the main festivities, involves lighting a fire to symbolize the triumph of good over evil.

What is Holika Dahan?

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The iconic Holi song from movie Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is called.

What is Balam Pichkari?

400

Holi celebrates the victory of Lord Vishnu over this demon.

Who is Hiranyakashyap?

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These eight days prior to Holi are considered inauspicious in North India.

What is Holashtak?

400

These small, crispy, deep-fried treats made from chickpea flour and often served with chutney are commonly enjoyed during Holi.

What are Papri Chaat?

400

This is the day of the lunar calendar Holi typically falls on.

What is Purnima/Full Moon Day?

500

Amitabh Bachchan's famous Holi song from the movie Silsila is called:

What is Rang Barse?

500

This Hindu God is associated with the throwing of colours during Holi.

Who is Lord Krishna?

500

This type of holi is celebrated in the village of Barsana.

What is Lathmar Holi?

500

A savoury fried dumpling dipped in yogurt.

What are Dal Vadas?

500

This is the name of the lunar month in which Holi is celebrated.

What is Phalgun?