Hinduism
This blue-skinned deity lifted the Govardhan mountain to protect villagers from a storm sent by Indra.
Krishna
This Bollywood actor is known as the “King of Bollywood.”
Shah Rukh Khan
This festival of lights celebrates the return of Rama to Ayodhya.
Diwali
Hindu Student Association
Who is our current president?
Nayan or Shivam
In the Ramayana, this devoted brother of Rama chose exile rather than rule Ayodhya in his place.
Bharat
The movie 3 Idiots is centered around this type of institution.
an engineering college
This autumn festival celebrates nine nights of worship of the Goddess in her various forms.
Navratri
Who is our treasurer?
Aravind Dasu
What city was Aravind born in?
London
This warrior from the Mahabharata was born with armor and earrings fused to his body, gifted by the sun god.
Karna
This movie, based on the real-life story of Milkha Singh, is titled Bhaag ______ Bhaag.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
This harvest festival in South India involves decorating cattle, flying kites, and preparing sweet pongal.
Pongal or Makar Sankranti
Who was the HSA President in the 2024-2025 school year?
Sai Aki and Reim Rao
What is Aditi's favorite color?
Dark red
Arjuna wins Draupadi’s hand in marriage by completing this skill-based challenge at her swayamvara.
shooting the eye of a fish by looking only at its reflection in water
Before entering Bollywood, Deepika Padukone pursued what profession?
badminton
During this festival, devotees observe a fast and gaze at the moon before breaking it, traditionally for the health of their spouse.
Karva Chauth
Who was the president in the 2023-2024 school year?
Anvitha Kondapi
What is Shivams Favorite Pokemon?
Snorlax
This son of Bhima was the only Pandava offspring to survive the Kurukshetra war and later ruled the Kuru kingdom.
Parikshit
The 1957 film Mother India lost the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film by just one vote. It lost to a movie from what country?
Italy
This festival, celebrated mainly in Odisha, marks the annual journey of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra from their temple to the Gundicha Temple in massive chariots.
Rath Yatra or Ratha Jatra
When was HSA founded?
In which country did Nayan Live in for 6 months?
Brazil