Gods + Goddesses
He is known as the protector of the universe.
Vishnu
These are the oldest and most sacred Hindu scriptures.
Vedas
The belief that the soul is reborn into another body after death.
Samsara (reincarnation)
A Hindu worship ceremony.
Hindu festival of lights
Diwali
She is the goddess of happiness, fortune, and wealth.
Lakshmi
This is a part of an ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, and is a 700-verse dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna
Bhagavad Gita
The moral law of cause and effect in Hinduism.
Karma
a Hindu samskara that marks the initiation of a boy into Brahmachari, a stage of receiving education
Upanayana
The spring festival of colors celebrating the triumph of good over evil.
Holi
He is the god of beginnings, bankers, and authors. (Hint: He has an elephant head and human body.)
Ganesha
This ancient text focuses on rituals and sacrifices found in the Vedas.
Brahmanas
The ultimate goal of liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
Moksha
A celebration of life where the dead are cremated to help the soul move on.
Antyesti
The nine-night festival dedicated to the goddess Durga
Navaratri
She is the mother of all cows and the goddess of plenty.
Kamadhenu
These post-Vedic texts cover various topics related to Hinduism, such as cosmology, genealogy, legends, and spiritual practices.
Puranas
The belief that eternal essence or true self never dies.
Atman
The daily practice of meditation and yoga to unite body and soul.
Sadhana
The festival celebrating Lord Ganesha’s birthday with clay idols immersed in water.
Ganesh Chaturthi
She is the goddess of wisdom, music, and learning.
Saraswati
These ancient Hindu texts that explore the ultimate reality, the soul, and the way to liberation
Upanishads
The universal spirit or absolute reality in Hindu philosophy.
A pilgrimage to places such as the Ganges river or any other sacred locations.
Tirtha yatra
The harvest festival celebrated mainly in South India, honoring the Sun God.
Pongal