Hindu Gods & Legends
Arjuna’s charioteer in the Mahabharata who delivered the Bhagavad Gita.
Lord Krishna
Name the ten-headed demon king, who was extremely powerful, although was eventually defeated by Lord Rama in the Treta Yuga?
Ravana
Moksha describes what spiritual goal?
Liberation from rebirth
Chanting which single-syllable mantra is believed to represent the sound of the universe and the essence of Brahman.
Om.
Which sacred text, part of the Mahabharata, is a conversation on duty and devotion between Krishna and Arjuna?
the Bhagavad Gita
Vishnu’s avatar who appears as a half-man, half-lion to defeat Hiranyakshyap, protecting Bhakt Prahlad.
Narasimha
In the Mahabharata, which warrior was the only one capable of defeating Arjuna but was cursed that his chariot wheel would sink into the earth during battle?
Karna
Dharma refers to which key idea?
Duty and/or righteousness
This ritual gesture involves rotating a diva or flame clockwise in front of a deity.
Aarti.
The Hanuman Chalisa, which contains 40 verses praising Lord Hanuman, was composed by which poet-saint in the 16th century?
Tulsidas.
In the Ramayana, which bird sacrificed his life trying to save Sita.
Jatayu
Which sacred plant, often kept in Hindu homes, is worshipped daily and believed to purify the mind, body, and environment?
Tulsi
Shraddha refers to which quality or mindset?
Faith/devotion
This morning ritual involves offering water to the Sun while reciting prayers.
Surya namaskar.
Which vanara king in the Ramayana commanded the monkey army and is celebrated for his wisdom and leadership?
Sugriva
Rama’s brother who ruled Ayodhya using Rama’s sandals as a symbol of loyalty.
Bharata
Name the eagle-like deity, known for his loyalty to Vishnu, who carried him across the skies and fought demons during the Samudra Manthan?
Garuda
Ahimsa describes which fundamental principle?
This physical and spiritual discipline includes postures (asanas), breathwork (pranayama), and meditation.
Yoga
In the Mahabharata, which powerful celestial weapon, known for its destructive fire, was given to Karna by the Sun God and could only be used once?
The bhramastra
Which river goddess is said to descend to Earth through Shiva’s hair.
Ganga
Name as many avatars of the Dashavatara (the ten primary avatars of Vishnu) +100 points for each one you can name!
Matsya; Kurma; Varaha; Narasimha; Vamana; Parashurama; Rama; Balarama ; Krishna and Kalki
This Sanskrit word means “selfless offering” and was frequently mentioned and completed as a ritual sacrifice historically.
Yajna
Connect to your culture: The first person to write their FULL name on the board in a cultural language (Bengali, Tamil, Hindi, Punjabi, etc.) wins!
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Which sacred mountain, considered the earthly home of Shiva, is believed to be the axis of the universe and is located in the Himalayas.
Mount Kailash