Traditions
Mythology
Bollywood
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Real-world
100

Guess the tradition:

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Rangoli decorations

100

Guess the mythological figure:

🧠😠😡🤔😏😤😳😎😱😬🤯

Ravan(a)

100

Guess the movie:

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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ)

100

What firework is this? (eng/hindi)

🔺  ✨  🌈  ⬆️  💥

Anar/Fountain

100

What musical drama is often performed on Diwali?

(UNESCO recognized Indian tradition)

Ramlilla or Ramleela

200

What day of Diwali honors the sister-brother relationship? 

5th / last day (Bhai Dooj)

200

What was Lord Rama's homeland called?

(preferably the kids answer this one)

Ayodhaya

200

Which iconic Bollywood movie, released on Diwali, has a title where a word is repeated in a row?

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

200

Guess the link


 

Marigold

200

What is the chemical symbol for the metal that is most purchased during Diwali?

Au (Gold)

300

What is the significance of the tradition of cleaning homes before Diwali? (2)

To welcome Goddess Lakshmi and remove the negativity in the home

300

Which country's national flower is associated with the main Goddess of Diwali?

(preferably the kids answer this one)

India 🪷

300

What iconic Bollywood movie, related to Diwali, has a title where most of the words start with the same letter?

Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham

300

What is this called? (2)


Toran or Bhandanwar

300

Which country introduced a Diwali-themed train?

Hint: continent, location within continent

Singapore

400

Why do we set off fireworks on Diwali?

To celebrate the victory of light over darkness, specifically to ward off the evil spirits and negative energy

400

Guess the mythological figure:

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Kumbhakarn(a)

400

Guess the Diwali-related Bollywood song by listening to the first 20 seconds of it.

Dhoom Tana

400

On Dhanteras, what is most bought in India after gold and other precious metals?

New utensils and kitchenware

400

In 2022, which global landmark was illuminated with lights honoring Diwali?


Burj Khalifa

500

Why do we light diyas on Diwali?

To celebrate the victory of good over evil, but specifically to invite Goddess Lakshmi into our homes to give bring prosperity, good fortune and happiness.

500

Why is Lanka referred to as Sri Lanka?

Lanka was called Sri Lanka by adding the Sanskrit honorific "Sri" (holy) to the original name. 

Sri Lanka = "Holy Island"

This was done to reflect the island's cultural and religious significance in ancient Hindu and Bhuddist traditions.

500

Guess the Bollywood movie that this song is from by listening to the first 13 seconds of it.

English Vinglish

(Navrai Majhi)

500

What do hotdogs and diyas have in common?

(hint: it's to do with the main ingredients)

Mustard: (oil and condiment)

500

Which non-Asian countries recognize Diwali as an official public holiday? (4)

Hint: can be provided

Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, Fiji and Mauritius