It's known as the festival of colours and is made up of a fascinating mix of legends and celebrations from different parts of India. Care to follow the coloured trail?

This is an online quiz for children. Click on the answer you think is correct to find out. Scroll down to start the quiz for kids: India Quiz : Holi's Here!


The festival of Holi marks the end of winter and the beginning of

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Monsoon

In the past, people used to make Holi colours from flowers. Which flower was used?

  • Rose
  • Bougainvillea
  • Lotus
  • Flame of the forest

The faces of Holi revellers are always painted with colours dry and wet. What is the dry colour known as?

  • Gulal
  • Gulel
  • Kilkari
  • Pichkari

The leaves of this intoxicating plant are mixed in milk to make a special Holi drink called thandai. According to Indian mythology, Lord Shiva was very fond of this intoxicating plant. Can you name it?

  • Tulsi
  • Bhang
  • Dhatoora
  • Tadi

This versatile material was used for making pichkaris in the past.

  • Plastic
  • Steel
  • Bamboo
  • Iron

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

  • Hidimba
  • Prahalad
  • Hiranyakashyap
  • Holika

According to a Holi legend from eastern India, Lord Shiva reduced this mischievous god to ashes.

  • Indra
  • Vishnu
  • Kama
  • Surya

In which part of India is the lath mar or the stick-beating Holi played?

  • Mathura and Vrindavan
  • Banaras
  • Patna
  • Lucknow

Scenes of Holi centred around Radha and Krishna have been a favourite theme of Mughal miniature paintings. Under which emperor did this style of painting start?

  • Jehangir
  • Shahjahan
  • Akbar
  • Shah Alam

For seasoned Holi players the day starts with a good body and face rub with this substance to prevent the colours from sticking fast.

  • Milk
  • Oil
  • Astringent
  • Lemon

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