Hindu Terms
Hindu Facts
Hindu Gods
Hindu Rituals/Festivals
Hindu Symbols
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The continuing cycle of birth and death until you reach salvation
What is reincarnation
100

The place Hinduism originated

What is the Indus Valley 

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Formless and genderless this god is considered the supreme
Who is Brahman
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A ritual done immediately after a male child is born. One of the major samskaras in Hinduism that celebrates the birth of a child. 

What is Jatakarman

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This symbol is the most important symbol on Hinduism, it is also the most recognizable. All major Hindu mantras start with this
What is ॐ 'Aum'
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This may be good or bad, and will determine what your next life cycle will be like
What is Karma
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The ultimate goal of a Hindus life
What is Salvation
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Son of Lord Shiva has the head of an elephant and body of a man
Who is Ganesha
200

The word for a Hindu marriage ceremony in Hindi

What is Vivaha

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A vertical sign made by kumkum and is placed directly between the eyebrow of a male Hindu, it is mainly used at rituals, religious ceremonies, weddings, or birthdays.
What is Talik
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Popular today as a form of exercise, Hindus practice this as the union of mind, body, and spirit.
What is Yoga
300

An old language belonging to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages. 

What is Sanskrit

300
Considered protector of the Universe
Who is Vishnu
300

Religious holiday that symbolizes the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It is celebrated as a victory of light over darkness.

What is Diwali

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The main weapon of Lord Shiva
What is Trishul
400

The four main literary works composed in Vedic Sanskrit. A large body of religious texts originating in ancient India.

What are Vedas

400
Considered to be the most sacred river to Hindus
What is The Ganges River
400
Considered destroyer of the Universe
Who is Shiva
400

Known as the Hindu New Year. Spring festival marking the start of the lunisolar new year for Marathi and Konkani Hindus.

What is Gudhipadwa

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A small rounded sign made with kumkum between the eyebrows of a married Hindu woman.
What is a Bindi
500
A Hindu ceremony in which lights with wicks soaked in ghee are lit and offered up to one or more deities
What is Aarti
500
Abstaining from food to please the Gods
What is fasting
500
The goddess who killed Mahishasur
Who is Durga
500
Lord Rama defeated Ravana on this day, people come together to celebrate good over evil and forget all past quarrels at this festival
What is Dashera
500
A representation of politeness and culture it can often be seen in the hands of Lord Ganesha and other goddesses the deity Brahma can always be found sitting in one.
What is a lotus
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