Holi
Does this festival mark the seasonal shift into spring and is celebrated in April/May?
False
What month is this festival usually in?
What day is this festival on?
January 14
What is another name for Diwali?
Festival of lights
This deity is worshipped as the remover of obstacles.
Ganeshji
This devotee is at the center of Holi's religious story involving survival from fire?
What is another name for Guru Purnima?
Vyas Purnima
The most visible cultural activity during Uttaryan symbolizes human aspiration to rise above the limits. What is this symbol?
Kite Flying
This idea is symbolized by lighting lamps during Diwali. It gives light in darkness. What is it?
Victory of good or evil
light over darkness
When does this festival take place?
August/September
What is the symbolic meaning of Holika Dahan beyond mythology?
Burning of evil tendencies/ego
(Burning away the bad)
Who should we dedicate our guru' purnima to?
Mahant Swami Maharaj
Northward Movement
Which Hindu scripture does Diwali originate from?
Ramayan
Why do we celebrate Ganeshji Chaturthi?
What quality of Prahald is most emphasized in the Holi narrative?
What does gu represent in guru
ignorance
In our sanstha, what do Santo do on this day?
What do they say?
They go to homes for bhiksha
"Naryan Hare, Sachianand Prabho
Which event from the Ramayana is remembered during this festival?
Ram Bhagwan's return from his 14 year vanvyas
his victory over ravan
Why is Ganeshji worshipped before starting a new task?
He is the remover of obstacles
starts new beginnings
In Swaminaryan tradition, Holi is uniquely associated with which of our guru's life event?
Bhagatji Maharaj's birthday
What does RU represent in guru?
light, remover of darkness
Light and Knowledge
Positivity and Enlightment
How many days of Diwali are there?
Name them.
5 days
Dhanteras, Kali Chaudas, Diwali, Annukut, Bhai Beej
What animal did Ganeshji have as a vehicle?
Mouse