Diwali
Who is the goddess of wealth that is celebrated on the first day of Diwali?
Goddess Lakshmi
Who founded BAPS
Shastriji Maharaj
During this vibrant spring festival, people celebrate the arrival of spring by playfully throwing colored powders and water at each other
Holi/Dhuleti
This sacred river, believed to have flowed down from heaven through Lord Shiva's hair, is where millions of people go to bathe and wash away bad karma
River Ganga
I am considered the king of devas
Lord Indra
How many days are there in Diwali?
Five days
What does BAPS stand for?
Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar-Purushottam Swaminaryan Sanstha
This major festival celebrates the sacred bond and protection between brothers and sisters
Raksha Bandhan
Composed in ancient India, these are the oldest and most authoritative sacred scriptures of Hinduism
The Vedas
I am known for being a devoted bhakta of Bhagwan Ram
Hanuman
What is the last day of Diwali called?
Bhai Beej
Who is/was the Sixth spiritual succesor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan?
Mahant Swami Maharaj
This 10-day festival honors the elephant-headed god of wisdom, and features large clay statues of him placed in homes and public stages
Ganesh Chaturthi
This famous 700-verse sacred text is a conversation between the warrior Arjuna and Lord Krishna right before a massive battle
Bhagvad Gita
I left home and travelled for 7 years
Nilkanth Varni/Bhagwan Swaminarayan
Diwali famously celebrates the joyful return of _______ to _______ after defeating ______ and spending _______ long years in exile
Lord Rama, Ayodhya, Ravana, 14
How many sholkas are in Satsang Diksha?
315 Shlokas
Unlike most Hindu festivals celebrated at daytime, this solemn festival is observed all night long with fasting, meditation, and prayers dedicated to the god of destruction
Shiv-Ratri
This multi-headed king of all snakes sits as a protective, floating bed for Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi in the cosmic ocean
Sheshanaag
I wear a cresent moon on my matted hair
Bhagwan Shiv
To make entrances look beautiful and welcoming, families create colorful geometric patterns on the ground called this, using dyed powders, rice, or flower petals
Rangoli
What is the date of birth of Mahant Swami Maharaj?(Day, Month, Year)
13th, September 1933
This massive chariot festival in Puri, Odisha, features thousands of devotees pulling three giant, colorful wooden towers carrying Lord Jagannath and his siblings through the streets
Rath yatra
This avatar was a fierce half-man, half-lion who emerged from a pillar at twilight to defeat a wicked king who could not be killed by a full human or animal
Narasimha
I wrote the epic saga of Ramayana
Valmiki Rishi