Hindu Mythology
The prince of Ayodhya.
Who is Rama?
This goddess is associated with knowledge, music, and learning.
Who is Saraswati?
The festival of lights that celebrates the return of Rama to Ayodhya.
What is Diwali?
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P.S. Dharma Discussion this Wednesday, April 22nd!
Who is Vedant?
This river is considered the holiest in Hinduism and is personified as a goddess.
What is the Ganges River?
The scripture that was produced during the Kurukshetra war, given by Krishna?
What is the Bhagavad Gita?
This god is one of the trimurtis and is known as the destroyer.
Who is Shiva?
A celebration between brothers and sisters that involves tying a thread around the brother’s wrist.
This member is a second-year transfer and is a part of Bataaka Nu Shaak (UCLA’s Raas Team).
Who is Abhinav?
This syllable is often chanted at the beginning of prayers and symbolizes ultimate reality.
What is Om?
The eldest of the Pandavas, known for his commitment to truth.
Who is Yudhishthira?
This goddess is the fierce form of Durga and is often depicted wearing a garland of skulls.
Who is Kali?
This festival is followed widely in West Bengal, celebrating the victory of Durga over Mahishasura.
What is Durga Puja?
This member is in Bruin Bhangra.
Who is Prisha?
This plant is considered sacred and often worshipped in Hindu households.
What is Tulsi?
The warrior who was born to Kunti before her marriage and later fought for the Kauravas.
Who is Karna?
This is the man-lion avatar of Vishnu, who slays the demon king Hiranyakashipu.
Who is Narasimha?
This practice involves lighting a small oil lamp, often done daily in homes and temples.
What is Aarti?
This member was in India for most of winter quarter.
Who is Mahima?
This Sanskrit term represents the concept of liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
What is Moksha?
The queen who insisted on her son Bharata becoming king instead of Rama.
Who is Kaikeyi?
This sage is considered a divine incarnation who composed the Mahabharata.
Who is Veda Vyasa?
The largest pilgrimage, where Hindus congregate to bathe in the Ganges to cleanse sins and achieve spiritual liberation.
Hint: This was held last year in 2025.
What is Kumbh Mela?
This member is from Cupertino.
This philosophical concept refers to illusion or the deceptive nature of reality.
What is Maya?