Gade's Indian Theme Crossword

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  1. 2. Lentil soup or stew
  2. 5. Snake often associated with Indian charmers
  3. 7. Hindu ritual of worship with lamps
  4. 11. National flower of India
  5. 12. Indian film industry based in Mumbai
  6. 13. Most popular sport in India
  7. 18. Layered Indian bread
  8. 19. Concept of cause and effect in Hinduism
  9. 20. Masala Spice blend used in Indian cooking
  10. 23. Plant used for temporary body art
  11. 25. Triangular fried snack
  12. 28. Hindu god, the destroyer
  13. 29. Festival of colors
  14. 31. Forehead decoration worn by women
  15. 33. Steamed rice cake popular in South India
  16. 34. Traditional Indian stringed instrument
  17. 36. River sacred to Hindus
  18. 38. Popular mixed rice dish
  19. 40. Yatra Annual chariot festival in Odisha
  20. 41. Ancient Hindu scriptures
  21. 42. Festival of lights
  22. 43. State known for its vibrant culture and Bhangra
  23. 45. Popularly flown during Makar Sankranti
  24. 46. Harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu
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  1. 1. National fruit of India
  2. 3. Traditional Indian garment
  3. 4. Traditional Indian female garment
  4. 6. A dish made with sauce or gravy
  5. 7. Traditional Indian system of medicine
  6. 8. Mahal Iconic monument in Agra
  7. 9. Spiritual and physical practice
  8. 10. City known for its colonial architecture
  9. 14. Eastern Indian region, famous for sweets
  10. 15. Decorative art drawn on the floor during festivals
  11. 16. Clarified butter used in Indian cooking
  12. 17. Father of the Nation
  13. 21. Kidney bean curry
  14. 22. Rainy season in India
  15. 24. Common Indian greeting
  16. 25. Expensive spice used in Indian cuisine
  17. 26. Hindu god with an elephant head
  18. 27. Popular Indian tea
  19. 30. Yogurt-based drink
  20. 32. South Indian crispy pancake
  21. 35. Indian meal with various dishes served together
  22. 37. Essential in Indian cuisine
  23. 38. Traditional Indian bracelet
  24. 39. Indian currency
  25. 44. Current Prime Minister of India
  26. 45. Handspun cloth promoted by Gandhi