Sacred Land
In terms of size, India is approximately how big compared to US?
1/3 size
These are the Hindu Scriptures
Vedas
What is the most visited river in India?
Ganga
What is the meaning of saint?
One who knows truth, who knows God
What is the first month in the Indian calendar?
Kartak
Why is lotus the national flower of India?
It grows in the murky water but always turns out beautiful.
This combo wrote the Mahabharata
Vyasa and Lord Ganesha
What are the medical properties of turmeric?
Helps immune system
Who provided the message: "Love should be expressed through actions" ?
Swami Chinmayananda / Pujya Gurudev
This event in India led by Gandhi initiated the first civil disobedience movement throughout India
Salt March
How many official languages does India have?
22
Basic tenet of Guru Shishya Parampara
Attitude of Gratitude
Earliest school of medicine known to mankind
Ayurveda
Ayu - life/longevity
Veda - knowledge
Had no money but took care of sick and dying
Mother Teresa
Who is the father of surgery?
Sushruta
Name the national tree of India
Banyan Tree
What do Vedas teach us?
How to live our life
How high is Mt. Everest (in feet)?
29,000 feet
He questioned everything and considered all equal
Swami Vivekananda
What is name of the first university in India?
Takshashila (600 BCE)
Indian National Anthem - Jana Gana Mana is composed by this author
Rabindranath Tagore
Name the four vedas
Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda
Food affects our mind. We must eat this type of food.
Sattvika food
He experienced journey to enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
Gautam Buddha
First game of virtues and vices that teaches the art of successful living
Mokshapatha