Janmashtami & Ganesh Chaturthi
Indian
Independence Day
Independence Day
All about Diwali
Festive Songs
100
The Birthplace of Lord Krishna is
a. Brindavan
b. Mathura
c. Dwarka
Mathura
100
Who was India’s first president?
Double Jeopardy Points for the years
Rajendra Prasad (1950 to 1962)
100
First US President to celebrate Diwali in White House
Barrack Obama
100
Sing any songs with words used for Diwali Crackers
Patakha Guddi
Khambe jaisi khadi hai, shola hai phooljhadi hai
200
Ganesha is typically depicted with two wives, whose names are
a) Radha and Rukmini
b) Riddhi and Siddhi
c) Sita and Draupadi
d) Uma and Parvati
Riddhi and Siddhi
200
Who gave the slogan 'Jai Hind'?
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
200
Foundation of which popular monument was laid on Diwali in 1577
Golden Temple in Amritsar
Its foundation was laid on Diwali in 1577. The foundation stone was placed on this auspicious day by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru
200
Sing any song which was picturized with celebrating Diwali in the movie
Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
Pairon mein bandhan hai (Mohabbataein)
Dhik-Tana (HAHK)
300
Shri Krishna biological parents were
a. Nanda & Devaki
b. Yashoda & Nanda
c. Devaki & Vasudev
Devaki & Vasudev
300
What does the three colours of national flag represent?
Sacrifice (Saffron), Peace (White) and Prosperity (Green)
300
Name any of the primary deities worshipped during Diwali puja (100 pts each)
Goddess Lakshmi- The goddess who provides wealth & prosperity
Lord Ganesha- One who removes all obstacles
Lord Rama- Symbol of dharma and the victory of good over evil
Goddess Kali- The fierce protector (Eastern India)
Lord Kubera- The god of wealth and treasures
Lord Krishna and Govardhan Puja
300
Sing any songs with word - Bharat/India
Bharat humko jaan se pyaara hai
I love my India (Pardes)
Chak de India
Jahan daal daal par sone ki chidiya
Bharat ka rehne wala hoon
400
Who popularized the public celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
400
What are the four animals depicted on the National Emblem of India?
Lion, Bull, Horse, and Elephant
400
Which 3 US States declared Diwali as official state holiday and 2 states allow closures or excused absences
1. Pennsylvania (First US State to declare Diwali as holiday in 2024)
2. Connecticut
3. California
2 states that allows excused absences - New York & New Jersey
400
Sing any song with any Appetizer/Snack or Soft drink
Mein to bhel-puri kha raha tha
Samose mein Aloo
Garam chai ki pyaali ho
Chai pe bulaya hai
Ala Barfi
Tan Tana
Rangeela Re
Coca Cola Tu
500
Which epic is Lord Ganesha said to have written ?
a) Ramayana
b) Mahabharata
c) Bhagavad Gita
d) Vedas
Lord Ganesha is said to have written the epic Mahabharata while Sage Vyasa dictated it
500
In which language was the Jana-Gana-Mana originally composed?
Bengali
500
For how many days Diwali is celebrated and Name these days of Diwali
Diwali is celebrated over 5 Days.
1. Dhanteras
2. Chotti Diwali/Naraka Chaturdashi
3. Diwali/Lakshmi Puja/Kartik Poornima/Kali Puja
4. Govardhan Puja/Padwa
5. Bhai Dooj/Bhau Beej (Goa)
500
Sing any song with words - Krishna/Radha/Kanhaiya/Govinda
Woh Kisna hai
Maiyya Yashoda yeh tera kahnhaiya
Hare Krishna Hare Ram
Govinda Aala re
Radha on the dance floor
Radha Kaise na jale
Bani mein teri Radha
Yashomati maiya - radha kyun gori
Bol Radha Bol
600
The main idols at Puri Temple are those of --
a. Jagannath, Radha and Balbadra
b. Jagannath, Balbadra and Rukmini
c. Jagannath, Subhadhra and Balbadra
Jagannath, Subhadhra and Balbadra
600
Which speech did Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru give on the eve of India's Independence?
Tryst with Destiny
600
This city made two Guinness World Records during its 2025 Deepotsav festival. Name the city (100 pts) and which records were made (200 pts each)
Ayodhya set two Guinness World Records during its 2025 Deepotsav festival: the largest display of oil lamps and the largest number of people performing aarti simultaneously.
More than 2.6 million lamps were lit, while 2,128 priests and volunteers performed aarti in unison on the banks of the Saryu River
600
Sing any song with any ornament or make-up item names
Jhumka gira re
Teri bindiya re
Chudi jo khanki haathon mein
Maine payal hai chankai
Bole chudiyan bole kangana
Mehndi laga ke rakhna
Meri bindiya, teri nindiya
Nau Nau Choodiyan
Mehndi hai rachnewali
Ghungroo toot gaye