Festival of Lights (Diwali Traditions)
In Maharashtra and South India, Diwali begins with the defeat of which demon by Krishna?
Narakasura
Which desert fair in Rajasthan is known for its camel trading, folk performances, and vibrant handicrafts?
Pushkar
The first Indian to win an Academy Award
Bhanu Ahaiya
This fiery mutton curry is a famous non-vegetarian dish that embodies the region's love for spicy food. Name the dish
Laal maas
What do children draw outside their homes with colors or flowers?
Rangoli
Which US major festival was on the same day as Diwali in 2024
Halloween
Which Hindu lunar month and tithi marks the main day of Diwali?
Amavasya (new moon) of the Kartika month
Which fort in Rajasthan is nicknamed the “Golden Fort” due to its yellow sandstone glow at sunset?
Jaisalmer Fort
Which was the first Indian film to be officially sent for consideration at the Academy Awards (Oscars) for Best Foreign Language Film?
Mother India (1957)
Which city in Rajasthan is also known as Venice of the East
Udaipur
Name the 'Great Indian Desert' of India
Thar desert
Name the first sitting U.S. president to personally attend the Diwali celebrations hosted in White House
Barack Obama
During Diwali, Rajasthani women create intricate rangolis known by what local name?
Mandana
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rajasthan is famous for its intricate stepwell architecture and carvings of Hindu deities?
Chand Baori
In Jab We Met, what is the name of Geet's cousin?
Roop
Laal Maas, a fiery mutton curry, gets its red color primarily from which ingredient?
Mathania red chili
Name any 2 states that share a border with Rajasthan
First U.S. state to declare Diwali a statewide holiday
Pennsylvania
Which ancient scripture first mentioned the celebration of Deepawali as a festival of lamps?
Padma Purana or Skanda Purana
Which Rajasthani dynasty built the fort famous, known for having the second-longest continuous wall in the world after the Great Wall of China
Rana Kumbha of Mewar Dynasty (Kumbhalgarh Fort)
Which Bollywood actress was born in Denmark
Deepika Padukone
Which traditional rajasthani sweet was showcased in MasterChef Australia
Rajasthani Ghewar
Rajasthan's only hill station
Mt Abu
Name 3 countries apart from India where Diwali is a national holiday
Fiji, Guyana, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago
The fifth day of Diwali, known as Bhai Dooj, is believed to commemorate which divine sibling pair according to legend?
Yama (God of Death) and his sister Yamuna
The “Pichwai” paintings originated in which Rajasthani temple town
Nathdwara
Name a bollywood actor who was also a state-level tennis champion
Aamir Khan
Paneer ghevar is a modern variation of the traditional Rajasthani dessert, ghevar. When and Where was this dish invented?
LMB Jaipur (1961)
Name the 2 state animals of Rajasthan
Camel and Chinkara
Which US congressional representative introduced the Diwali Day Act, a bill to make Diwali a federal holiday.
Grace Meng