Middle School I
What is Makar Sankranti commonly referred to as by?
Uttarayan
what time of year is holi traditionally celebrated?
End of February to mid-march
How many rulers are there for nakshatras?
9
What show contains the hand signs that are associated with chakras?
Naruto
Name one Social Movement or values discussed in the community activism education. (Middle School)
Values- Satya, Dharma, Ahimsa. Movements- Pacificist Movement, Civil Rights Movement, Suffrage Movement, Me Too Movement, Green Revolution, any Labor Movements.
Name three out of ten avatars.
Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parasurama, Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Balarama, Kalki
how many moon phases are there?
8
What did we chant for overall physical health?
Om Dhanvantaraye Namah
What two environmental challenges are especially damaging to India?
climate crisis and air pollution
What was the name of the NBA coach that taught his players to meditate? (High School)
Phil Jackson
what makes up a lunar month?
2 Paksh, or two 15 day periods
What avatar Kurma is known as?
The tortoise
What was the name of the sage who is considered the only keeper of Kamadhenu?
Vasistha
Name the three categories that Hindus divide food categories into?
Satva, Rajas, Tamas
Which 2 days does Makar Sankranti shift from every year? (Middle School)
January 14th and January 15th
What is the name of the Ashrama that is married life and the duties of maintaining a household?
Grihastha
what region is believed to be where holi started?
barsana or uttar pradesh
What is the difference the Hindu and Newcomb tropical year.
-2.0 seconds/year.
What is the balancing force of Prakriti and what does it represent?
Purusha, "true self"
Who is known as the Lion Man? (Middle School)
Narasimha
what are two of the three types of karma?
prarbdha, sanchita, kreyema
Name 3 of the 6 Pranams in Sanscrit.
Ashtanga, Shashthanga, Panchanga, Dandavat, Namaskara, Abhinandana
list at least 3 questions you can ask yourself in order to confirm your actions stay in the realm of appreciation
a: 1. Am I using this item (or clothing, word, practice, and so on) to learn more about the culture? 2. Have I given credit to the creator and the culture it came from? 3. Does my use amplify and support the voices of people of that culture, or does it prevent them from being heard? 4.Does my use contribute to stereotypes? 5. Would a person of that culture see my actions as respectful?
What is the name of the Hindu Activist who rescued sea birds called Bridled Tern when he was 12?
Varad Kubal
What is the Sanskrit word for soul?(High School)
Atman