Science/Myth Busters
Katha
Holi Across Bharat + World
Hinduism GK
100
Which Hindu medical system emphasises balance between body, mind, and environment?
Ayurveda
100
While still in the womb, what spiritual knowledge did Prahlad receive from Devarishi Narad?
Brahmagyaan
100
Where is the famous Lathmar Holi celebrated?
Jaipur
Barsana
Delhi
Varanasi
Barsana(answer)
100
Name of Vishnu Bhagwan’s Vahan?
Garuda
200
Who is known as the father of surgery?
sushrata
200
What village did Shri Krishna go to with His friends to play Holi?
Barsana
200
In Maharashtra and parts of Madhya Pradesh, the post-Holi colour festival held days later is called which event?
Rangpanchami
200
Name of the 4 Yuga’s in order
Satyug, Tretayug, Dwaparyug, Kaliyug
300
Was Hanuman Ji a monkey?
False. Va-nar -> he was a forest dweller
300
What spiritual concept does Holika Dahan symbolize burning?
Vasanas (desires)
300
What is the Sikh spring festival at Anandpur Sahib, often associated with Holi time, called?
Hola Mohalla
300
How many Jyotrilingas temples are there in India?
12 - Somnath, Mallikarjuna, Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, Vaidyanath, Bhimashankar, Rameshwaram, Nageshwar, Kashi vishwanath, Trimbakeshwar, Kedarnath, Grishneshwar
400
Does Hinduism have 33 core gods?
False, it is 33 types:
12 Aditya -> 12 months of year
11 Rudra -> Praana, Apaana, Vyaana, Samaana, Udaana, Naag, Kurma, Krikal, Devadutta and Dhananjaya + Human soul
8 Vasu -> Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether, Moon, Sun, and Star
2 Ashwini Kumar -> Ashivini has 2 members where one is Indra and another one is Prajapati
400
Name any 4 natural materials that were used as colours in the Holi celebrations in HINDI?
Gulal (Red Powder), Abir (White Powder), Chova (Brown Powder), Chandan Lep (Sandalwood Paste), Kesuda Water (Orange Water)
400
What is Holi known as in Nepal, where a tall decorated bamboo pole is ceremonially burnt as part of Holika Dahan?
Phaguwa or Fagu Purnima
400
Name 4 Veda’s and 2 Itihasa texts
(Valmiki) Ramayan, Mahabharat, Rig Veda, Sam Veda, Athar veda ,Yajurveda
500
What are the four phases of Holi celebration mentioned, in the bhakti traditions?
Vasant Khel, Dhamaar Khel, Faag Khel, and Holi Khel.
500
In which Indian state is the culturally rich town of Shantiniketan located, known for its Basanta Utsav Holi that emphasizes song, dance, and art on an open campus?
Tripura
Odisha
Bengal
Bihar
Bengal(
500
Translate this Sholka:
vāsāṁsi jīrṇāni yathā vihāya
navāni gṛhṇāti naro ’parāṇi
tathā śarīrāṇi vihāya jīrṇāny
anyāni saṁyāti navāni dehī
Meaning: As a person puts on new garments, giving up old ones, the soul similarly accepts new material bodies, giving up the old and (useless) ones.