Sankranti
This Hindu festival is mainly celebrated to mark a change in the Sun’s movement.
Sankranti
What is another name for Sita? :)
(HINT - There's a lot!)
Janaki, Maithili/Mythili, Vaidehi, Bhumija, Siya, etc.
What were the sons of Pandu called?
The Pandavas
Who is known as the god of creation?
Brahma
What is the most sacred city in the world? (According to Hinduism)
Varanasi
Sankranti is closely connected to this deity, who represents light, energy, and life.
Surya
What is the capital of the Kosala kingdom?
Ayodhya
Who did Draupadi call for help when being disrobed in the Kaurava court?
Krishna
Which god is worshiped for the removal of obstacles?
Ganesha
What is the name of the place where Krishna grew up during his adolescence?
Vrindavan
Which day of Sankranti is celebrated with a bonfire?
Day 1 (Bhogi)
Rama killed Ravana with what specific weapon?
Brahmastra
Where is Kurukshetra (the land where the Mahabharat war took place) located in contemporary India?
Haryana
Who is the 4th incarnation of Vishnu?
Narasimha
Triveni Sangam is the confluence of which three mythical rivers?
Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati
Sankranti is considered important for farmers because it aligns religious practice with this natural cycle.
The harvest cycle :)
Which vanaras are credited with being the main engineers of the Ram Setu? You need BOTH for full points.
Nila & Nala
Who were Bhishma's biological parents?
Ganga and Shantanu
Name the four Vedas.
Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, Atharva Veda
In this temple, Shakti is worshipped as one goddess who brings together the qualities of Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Kali.
Vaishnodevi
During Sankranti, the Sun is believed to enter this zodiac sign. We want it in Sanskrit for 500 points. English will only get partial credit :)
Makara (Capricorn)
Which mantra did Vishwamitra compose to achieve the title of brahmarshi?
Gayatri Mantra
What three curses led to Karna's death in Arjuna's hands?
Parashurama's, Bhudevi's, and a brahmin's (for killing his cow)
Men, including male priests, are not allowed into the temple of this goddess during specific times of the year.
Maa Kamakhya
This kshetra is not defined by just a temple structure or the specific idol of a god, but rather God is worshiped as the universe (space) itself.
Chidambaram