Dhaval & Devanshi's Wedding + Cocktail Dates
Dec 1 & 3
The word “Diwali” originated from the term “dipavali” in Sanskrit. What does it literally mean?
Row of Lights
Other than Hindus - two religions that celebrate Diwali
Sikhism and Jainism
One of London’s biggest Diwali celebrations is called ‘Diwali on _________’. Organized in partnership with the Mayor of London, people show up to enjoy music, dance and food pop-ups. Name the area after which the annual bash is named.
Trafalgar Square
Name the critically acclaimed 1999 film where Sanjay Dutt, playing a gangster, comes home to his family on Diwali to give out gifts, and brags about his pachaas tauley ka necklace to his mother, played by Reema Lagoo.Diwali is actually a shortened version of this more formal name for the holiday meaning "row of lights."
Vaastav
Where does Ranjini work? Name of the firm
Deckhert
What is the main message of Diwali's legends?
Victory of good over evil
Diwali is celebrated as Kali Puja in this state
Bengal
Aamir Khan and Ayesha Jhulka celebrate Diwali and tease each other, sing and dance in a Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) song. Name the song.
Sheher ki pariyon ke peeche
What was Sita's name when she was in exile?
Vaidehi
Uma's had a pet - name any 2 members of her pet's family
Meenu...Manoharpant
Other than Ram's return home, another event of Diwali is to celebrate when Lord Krishna killed which evil king
Narakasura
Thalai Deepavali is celebrated in this state in India
Tamil Nadu
This Bollywood director started the trend of Diwali releases. Lamhe, starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi was his first festive release. Name the director.
Yash Chopra
Which movie is this still from?
Hum Hai Rahi Pyaar Ke
Tanay's sister's name AND Pzav's sister's name
ALT IF PASSED: Ranjini's sister's name AND Devanishi's sister's name
Jayati - Kajal
Radhika - Kalyani
These are the 5 days of Diwali
DHANTERAS
‘Choti Diwali’ or Roop Chaudas or KALI CHAUDAS;
DIWALI
NEW YEARS
Padwa or Budha Diwali or Bhai Dooj or BHAI BEEJ
The traditional number of petals in this flower in Rangoli design varies among regions from 4 or 8 or up to 24.
What is a Lotus?
In November 2018, the football club Arsenal posted a Diwali video on their social media channels to wish Indian fans. In the video, three of the clubs players were asked Diwali-related questions. What were the names of the players?
Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Laurent Koscielny and Alex Iwobi
Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar’s first film together featured a funny song about Diwali, Kaise Diwali manaye lala, sung by Mohammed Rafi and featuring Johnny Walker. Name this 1959 film.
Paigham
When (which year) did Ishan come to USA
2015
Which Hindu month is Diwali observed in?
Ashwin
Diwali is celebrated as ‘Hari Diwali’ in which country
Malaysia
Marathi publications had a tradition of releasing a Diwali magazine each year. Manoranjan, published in 1909, was the first one. What were these magazines commonly called?
Diwali Anks
Which movie is this still from?
Humari Adhuri Kahaani