Festivals
Festival of lights celebrating Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya.
What is Diwali?
The goddess of wealth and prosperity.
Who is Lakshmi?
This gentle animal is sacred to Hindus and symbolizes non-violence.
What is the cow?
The prince of Ayodhya who goes into exile for 14 years.
Who is Rama
This thunderbolt weapon was wielded by Indra
What is Vajra
Colorful festival celebrating Krishna and spring.
What is Holi?
Known as the remover of obstacles
Who is Ganesha?
This bird is the vehicle (vahana) of Lord Kartikeya
What is the peacock?
The mighty Bhima kills this Kaurava prince by smashing his thigh
Who is Duryodhana?
Lord Shiva’s weapon, a trident, is called this.
What is Trishul?
This festival honors the victory of goddess Durga over Mahishasura.
What is Navaratri (or Durga Puja)
This goddess rides a lion and has ten arms
Who is Durga?
This animal is associated with Lord Ganesha and represents humility
What is the mouse?
In this story, Lord Vishnu takes the form of a dwarf to humble King Bali.
What is the story of Vamana Avatar?
This bow, once broken by Rama, belonged to Shiva.
What is Pinaka
Festival when brothers and sisters honor their bond with a rakhi
What is Raksha Bandhan?
The creator god in the Hindu trinity.
Who is Brahma?
This majestic bird is the mount of Lord Vishnu.
What is Garuda (eagle)
The Mahabharata war was fought between these two families.
Who are the Pandavas and the Kauravas?
This trident is Shiva’s primary weapon
What is the Trishula
Celebrated in Kerala, this harvest festival includes snake boat races.
What is Onam?
The goddess of knowledge and wisdom, often depicted with a veena.
Who is Saraswati?
This animal is sacred in South India and often associated with Nandi, the gatekeeper and mount of Shiva.
What is the bull?
This warrior was born from the union of Kunti and the sun god Surya
Who is Karna?
Karna and Arjuna both received this powerful divine weapon from Lord Parashurama and Drona respectively.
What is the Brahmastra