Holidays
What is also known as the "Festival of Lights"?
Diwali
Where is Angkor Wat located?
Cambodia
What is another name for the Caste System?
True or False... Hindus believe in reincarnation.
True
Name one tradition associated with Holi
Colorful powder is thrown
Where did Hinduism begin?
The Indus Valley
What is a Pandit or Pujaris?
A learned scholar/expert, priest like figure
Who is the central authority of Hinduism?
Nobody
How does one celebrate Maha Shivrati?
Through nightly prayers and hyms
What percentage of India practices Hinduism?
80%
What does Sanatana Dharma refer to?
Eternal spiritual path
Is Hinduism polytheistic or monotheistic?
BOTH
What two months does Phalguna typically fall in?
February/March
What US state has the highest Hindu population? (BY PERCENT)
New Jersey
the worshipping of icons/images by yourself, on your own time
What are the 4 different types of yoga?
Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, and Raja
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates Krishnas birthday. What is Krishna the God of?
Protection, love, compassion, bliss
What country is the Sri Mahamariamman located in?
Malaysia
What does Moshka mean?
Liberation
What are the roles of the trinitarian Gods? (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
Brahma - creator
Vishnu - preserver
Shiva - destroyer