Origins
This country is the origin of Hinduism
Bharat
Name of Karna’s biological mother
Kunti
Jyotirlinga in Varanasi is regarded as the holiest of all, where it is said that Lord Shiva offers moksha (liberation) to those who die in its presence.
Kashi Vishwanath
Despite being a demon, was well-versed in the Vedas
Ravana
Sanskrit term for the four stages of life in Hindu philosophy, beginning with Brahmacharya and ending with Sannyasa.
Ashramas
Hinduism is this old
4,000 years old
Son of Arjuna who tragically died due to being surrounded and attacked unfairly
Abhimanyu
Located on the banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh
Omkareshwar
Name of the bird who tried to save Sita when she was being abducted by Ravana
Jatayu
Hinduism is dominant in this landlocked Himalayan country.
Nepal
Oldest Vedic text, made up of hymns to the gods
Rigveda
Name of the charioteer who revealed his true identity as Krishna to Arjuna before the start of the Kurukshetra war.
Parthasarathy
Located in the state of Gujarat, known for being destroyed and rebuilt several times due to invasions, but it remains one of the most revered Shiva shrines
Somnath
King who was killed by Rama
Vali
Ancient king of Ayodhya, considered the ancestor of Lord Rama, is famous for his vow to renounce the pleasures of the world, earning him the title "Ikshvaku".
King Sagara
This form of writing is the language of Hindu texts.
Sanskrit
Guru who was tricked into laying down his weapons during the Kurukshetra war
Dronacharya
Situated on the southern tip of India in Tamil Nadu, is where Lord Rama is said to have worshipped Lord Shiva before his battle with Ravana.
Rameshwaram
Sita’s trial by fire is known by this Sanskrit term
Agni Pariksha
In this previously British- ruled country, Hindus make up the minority to Muslims.
Pakistan
These texts form the base of Hindu beliefs.
Four Vedas
Bhishma was able to delay his death on the battlefield due to this special boon granted by his father.
Ichha Mrityu
Located in Maharashtra, believed to be where Lord Shiva appeared to defeat the demon Tripurasura and resides in the Western Ghats.
Bhimashankar
In the Yuddha Kanda of the Ramayana, Rama used this specific celestial weapon to kill Ravana
Brahmastra
This avatar of Vishnu appeared as a dwarf Brahmin to subdue the demon king Bali by covering the universe in just three strides
Vamana