Gods 1
What instrument does Krishna like to play?
Flute
What is Ganesha's vehicle?
Mouse
Who is Rama's greatest devotee?
Hanuman
Who kidnapped Sita?
Ravana
What is the festival of lights?
Diwali
What is Goddess Durga's vehicle?
Lion/ Tiger
Who are Ganesha's parents?
Shiva and Parvati
What river does Vasudeva cross to take Krishna away from the prison?
The Yamuna River
What did Sita throw on the ground to let Rama know where she was being taken?
What festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna?
Janmashtami
What number avatar of Vishnu is Krishna?
The 8th Avatar
What number avatar of Vishnu is Rama?
The 7th Avatar
What is another name for Ganesha's brother, Kartikeya?
Murugan
How did Ganesha outsmart his brother to get the powerful fruit from Shiva?
Ganesha walked around his parents 3 times, claiming he went around the whole universe
Why do we celebrate Navratri?
Goddess Durga fought the demon, Mahishasura, for 9 days. We celebrate Durga’s victory through Navratri
How was Ganesha born?
He was created by Parvati using sandalwood and he defended her home. Shiva used a trident to kill him but then brought him back to life by finding an elephant head
Why does Ganesha have two big ears and only one small mouth?
To show the need to listen more, and speak less.
What were the names of Rama's brothers?
Bharata, Lakshmana, and Shatrughna
What did Hanuman do after the demons lit his tail on fire?
He shrunk himself and jumped to the roof, setting fire to all of Lanka.
What is the final day of Navratri known as?
Dussehra
What are the names of Krishna's birth parents? What are the names of the parents who raised him in Gokul?
Devaki and Vasudeva / Yashoda and Nanda
What animal is Vishnu's first avatar and what is his name?
Fish - Matsya
What is the name of Vishnu's final avatar and what did we learn specifically about this avatar?
Kalki - Has not yet appeared
Recall the story about Narada chanting God's name. What happened to each creature upon hearing "Narayan" and why?
Each creature that heard "Narayan" died, but was brought back as a new creature in the next life. It shows that reciting God’s name allows one to get closer to God and to have a better future.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi and what is his festival called?
Mahatma Gandhi was a kind leader who helped India gain its freedom using peaceful ways, not fighting. He taught people to be honest, kind, and to treat everyone with respect. (Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi)