All That Glitters: A Quiz About Gold and India

This Sunday, millions of Indians will walk into jewellery shops, make an offering, and buy gold — as they have for centuries on Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. The day is a reminder that in India, gold is never just a metal. It is history, tradition, craft, and ceremony all at once. This quiz celebrates that relationship — five questions about gold and the country that loves it most.