Arts & Music
What does nada mean?
It means sound
How often is the holiday, Pagerwesi, celebrated?
It is celebrated every six months and it strengthens their minds and release bad sins during the holiday.
What does fasting mean? Why do Hindus do it?
Fasting is a sign of spirituality and helps people have a connection with the gods since the gods will then approve of them.
What type of clothing do Women wear.
Women wear saris with choli tops, and children wear pattu langa.
What is Diwali?
The festival of lights.
What is nadopasana for?
It helps them find anada.
Who is Agne?
He is the god of fire.
What is the Hindu Diet?
Hindus believe that all of their gods creatures must be vegetarians and not to eat any type of animal food like meat, fish, poultry, and eggs(forbidden foods). If they do eat meat they stay away from beef.
What is the red dot on their heads represent and what is it called?
It is called the tilaka mark, and it is only for special occasions, it usually represents marriage and living a happy long life.
How many people are served a week during Diwali?
10,000 people are served in a week.
What is the history of hindu Music?
Hindu music is music created for or influenced by Hinduism. It includes Indian classical music, Kirtan, Bhajan and other musical genres. Raagas are a common form of Hindu musician classical India.
What is Vishnu?
Vishnu is the preserver.
Can hindu people eat beef or milk from cows?
Cows are VERY respected and it is forbidden to eat or drink from a cow. Killing of cows is banned.
Why do hindus wear read dots on their forehead?
In addition to the bindi, in India, a vermilion mark in the parting of the hair just above the forehead is worn by married women as commitment to long-life and well-being of their husbands. During all Hindu marriage ceremonies, the groom applies sindoor in the part in the bride's hair.
Hindus are very kind and compassionate, what made them all line up for?
They were all lining up for the canteen of food.
What do hindus believe about music?
That they are in a circle-- a circle of life-- and music brings them out of it.
What is the history of Hindu Music?
Hindu music is music created for or influenced by Hinduism. It includes Indian classical music, Kirtan, Bhajan and othermusical genres. Raagas are a common form of Hindu musicin classical India.
Can Hindu people drink alcohol?
Some hindus do some hindus don't, although it is discouraged to drink alcohol or meat.
Why do hindus wear clothing covering their body?
They wear clothing covering their body because it represents them socially.
How long does an average person wait in line until they can order? (Mr. Krishina)
An average person will wait 1 hour until they could order.
Why are art and music so important to Hindus?
It is important to them because it is their being and it is a key part in their civilization.
When Hindus speak of themselves as santana, what do they mean?
They speak of all their traditions, holidays, and lifestyle routines.
What is the most sacred river for hindus?
River ganges because they believe it is their goddess.
What did they wear in ANCIENT india?
Both women and men started to sometimes wear trousers with long tunics over them down to their knees, called churidar or salwar kameez. Women generally worechuridar with a long veil or scarf over it.These fashions became popular, especially in northern India. But they never replaced the sari or the dhoti.
How many people are usually served in the regular canteen?
4,000 people are served.