Miscellaneous
Janmashtami/Rath Yatra
Diwali
Chaturmas/Raksha Bandhan
Ram Navmi/Holi/Hari Jyanti
100
Once a year in late winter (Feb/March) and before the arrival of spring marks this festival.
What is Maha Shivratri
100
When is Janmashtami celebrated? And whose birthday are we celebrating?
August/September, Krishna Bhagwan
100
Diwali is known as the festival of?
lights
100
How many months is Chaturmas?
What is 4 months
100
In what months does Ram Navmi and Hari Jayanti fall on?
March/April
200
Which festival is also known as Makar Sankrati?
What is Uttarayan
200
Rath Yatra originated in what city?
Jaganath Puri
200
What are the 5 days of Diwali?
Dhanteras, Kali Chaudas, Diwali, Nutan varash, and Bhai beej
200
What months does chaturmas occur on?
June/July-September/October
200
Who was prahlads father?
The demon Hiranyakshipu
300
Describe the origins of fuldol?
Once Arjun and Shri Krishna went to Mount Girnar.. Here the Lord made the Yadavs (aa group of well - known warriors)) very happy by spending time with them.. In turn,, to please him,, the Yadavas made a swing of flowers.. They then seated S hri Krishna and Arjun on the hindolo (sswing)),, performed pujan and swung the hindolo.. On this day,, devotees usually make a hindolo of flowers and offer fagwaa (cchana,, dates,, popcorn)) to God
300
What 3 figures from the Mahabharat are installed in chariots when celebrating Rath Yatra?
Krishna Bhagwan, Balaram, Subhadara.
300
What is the mountain of food called and on what day of diwali is it displayed?
Ankut - New years
300
Why did Vamanji go to Bali raja?
Bali raja ruled all three worlds. Bhagwan wanted to remind him that he is the supreme being not Bali Raja.
300
Describe the incident that originated Holi
Prahlad and Holika
400
Describe the origins of Ganesh Chaturthi and what months it is celebrated?
August/September. Story of Shiva and Parvati
400
Which child was prophesized to kill the evil Kansa?
8th child
400
What is the significance of Dhanteras?
Purifying your books....financial books, educational books, etc
400
Who adopted Bali raja as her brother? and why?
Laxmiji, so she could ask for a boon to let Bhagwan stay with her for 8 months.
400
Why was Ram Bhagwan sent to exile?
King Dashraths boon to his wife Kai Kai
500
Why does Bapa tell us not to go to garba? Why is navratri 9 days long? What is it celebrating?
Maryada, took Durga 9 days to defeat Mahisashur, celebrating the victory
500
What are the names of Krishna bhagwan's parents?
Devki and Vasudev
500
What significant event transpired on the day of Diwali?
Return of Ram Bhagwan
500
What are the three significant ekadashis in chaturmas?
Dev podhi Jal Jhilani Prabodhini
500
What were the 6 reasons Maharaj took birth on earth?
Establish true upasana Ekantik Dharma Dharmadev and Bhaktimata Lineage of Sadhus Give salvation to those doing TAP Explanation of Avatars
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