Hindu Vocab
Hindu Facts
Hindu Gods
Hindu Rituals/Festivals
Hindu Symbols
100
The continuing cycle of birth and death until you reach salvation
What is reincarnation
100
The place Hinduism originated
What is India
100
Formless and genderless this god is considered the supreme
Who is Brahman
100
A ritual done immediately after a male child is born
What is Jatakarman
100
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'
200
This may be good or bad, and will determine what your next life cycle will be like
What is Karma
200
The ultimate goal of a Hindus life
What is Salvation
200
Son of Lord Shiva has the head of an elephant and body of a man
Who is Ganesha
200
A Hindu marriage ceremony
What is Vivaha
200
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
300
Popular today as a form of exercise, Hindus practice this as the union of mind, body, and spirit.
What is Yoga
300
The language in what most literary work is written in
What is Sanskrit
300
Considered protector of the Universe
Who is Vishnu
300
The equivalent of Christmas to Christians, it is celebrated as a victory of light over darkness
What is Diwali
300
The main weapon of Lord Shiva
What is Trishul
400
The four main literary works
What are Vedas
400

Considered to be the most sacred river to Hindus

What is The Ganga River? (not Ganges)

400
Considered destroyer of the Universe
Who is Shiva
400

Known as the Hindu new year: other names include Yugadi, etc.

What is Gudhipadwa?

400
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 Dusshera

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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