Diwali Desi Taboo Words: Light Up Your Guess Karo Game!
Diwali, the festival of lights, is all about bringing families and friends together for joyous celebrations, delicious food, and unforgettable memories. What better way to add an extra spark to your festivities than with a lively game of Guess Karo? We've curated a special list of diwali desi taboo words designed to perfectly capture the spirit of the season, ensuring laughter and friendly competition for all ages.
Guess Karo, our take on the classic desi taboo game, is incredibly easy to learn and guarantees hours of entertainment. It's the perfect icebreaker or main event for your Diwali party, encouraging everyone to think on their feet and connect through shared cultural references. Get ready to challenge your friends and family to describe festive terms without using the forbidden words!
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Diwali Desi Word List
Diya
Quick hint: A small lamp used for decoration and worship.
- Taboo: Oil
- Taboo: Light
- Taboo: Clay
- Taboo: Festival
- Taboo: Flame
Rangoli
Quick hint: Colorful patterns drawn on the floor.
- Taboo: Powder
- Taboo: Art
- Taboo: Door
- Taboo: Design
- Taboo: Floor
Laxmi
Quick hint: The goddess worshipped for wealth and prosperity.
- Taboo: Money
- Taboo: Goddess
- Taboo: Puja
- Taboo: Wealth
- Taboo: Diwali
Patakha
Quick hint: Something that makes a loud noise and bright light.
- Taboo: Burst
- Taboo: Sound
- Taboo: Sky
- Taboo: Cracker
- Taboo: Fire
Mithai
Quick hint: Sweet treats enjoyed during celebrations.
- Taboo: Dessert
- Taboo: Sugar
- Taboo: Eat
- Taboo: Shop
- Taboo: Sweet
Puja
Quick hint: A prayer ritual performed during the festival.
- Taboo: Worship
- Taboo: God
- Taboo: Temple
- Taboo: Offer
- Taboo: Pray
Dhanteras
Quick hint: The first day of Diwali, associated with buying new things.
- Taboo: Gold
- Taboo: Silver
- Taboo: Buy
- Taboo: Day
- Taboo: Utensils
Kaju Katli
Quick hint: A popular diamond-shaped cashew sweet.
- Taboo: Cashew
- Taboo: Sweet
- Taboo: Diamond
- Taboo: Barfi
- Taboo: Milk
Ramayana
Quick hint: The epic story of Lord Rama's return.
- Taboo: Story
- Taboo: Epic
- Taboo: Rama
- Taboo: Sita
- Taboo: Book
Aarti
Quick hint: A ritual of waving lamps before deities.
- Taboo: Lamp
- Taboo: Sing
- Taboo: Prayer
- Taboo: Fire
- Taboo: Circle
Ganesha
Quick hint: The elephant-headed god, worshipped first.
- Taboo: Elephant
- Taboo: God
- Taboo: Begin
- Taboo: Remove
- Taboo: Obstacles
Toran
Quick hint: Decorative door hangings, often made of marigolds.
- Taboo: Door
- Taboo: Hanging
- Taboo: Flowers
- Taboo: Marigold
- Taboo: Decoration
Chakri
Quick hint: A type of spiral firework.
- Taboo: Spin
- Taboo: Ground
- Taboo: Wheel
- Taboo: Firework
- Taboo: Spark
Samosa
Quick hint: A popular fried savory pastry.
- Taboo: Fried
- Taboo: Potato
- Taboo: Snack
- Taboo: Triangle
- Taboo: Filling
Bhai Dooj
Quick hint: The day celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.
- Taboo: Brother
- Taboo: Sister
- Taboo: Festival
- Taboo: Rakhi
- Taboo: Gift
Lantern
Quick hint: A decorative paper light often hung up.
- Taboo: Paper
- Taboo: Light
- Taboo: Hang
- Taboo: Sky
- Taboo: Decoration
Thali
Quick hint: A round platter used to serve a meal.
- Taboo: Plate
- Taboo: Food
- Taboo: Meal
- Taboo: Serve
- Taboo: Round
Gifts
Quick hint: Presents exchanged with loved ones.
- Taboo: Give
- Taboo: Receive
- Taboo: Present
- Taboo: Box
- Taboo: Open
New Clothes
Quick hint: Special attire worn for the festival.
- Taboo: Wear
- Taboo: Dress
- Taboo: Outfit
- Taboo: Buy
- Taboo: Festival
Sparkler
Quick hint: A hand-held firework that emits sparks.
- Taboo: Hand
- Taboo: Stick
- Taboo: Spark
- Taboo: Light
- Taboo: Hold
How to Run a Diwali Theme Round
- Announce the theme clearly at the start of the round.
- Award bonus points for correctly guessing theme-specific words.
- Consider a slightly longer timer (e.g., 90 seconds) for younger players or more complex words.
FAQs about Guess Karo
Can we use Hinglish? Absolutely! Guess Karo thrives on Hinglish. Encourage players to use a mix of Hindi and English words to describe, making it perfect for any Indian party games night. This flexibility makes it a truly inclusive desi party games experience.
What if we run out of words? No worries! You can easily create your own cards. Think about other festive elements, popular Bollywood movies, or even common Hindi taboo words related to daily life. The possibilities are endless for your next game, perhaps even a Bollywood Taboo round!
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