Goddesses
Gods
Rituals
Hindu Beliefs
Potpourri
100
Cut off Raktabīja's head and drank his blood. She has blood-smeared lips and a garland of skulls.
Who is Kali?
100
Name 2 of the three main Gods of the Hindu Trimurti.
Who are Shiva, Vishnu, or Brahma?
100
Main river. Holds a high religious power, and people bathe in it despite it being highly polluted.
What is the Ganges?
100
To be freed from the cycle of reincarnation.
What is moksha?
100
Symbol of Christianity.
What is the cross?
200
Mother to the God of Wisdom, Strength, Courage, Devotion and Self-Discipline.
Who is Anjaneya?
200
The denomination in which Shiva was the first.
What is Shivanism?
200
The method that is practiced to clear the mind, body, and soul.
What is yoga?
200
A cosmic order that Hindus maintain through rituals and righteous living. ____ can be translated as "code of conduct," "law," or "duty".
What is dharma?
200
A symbolic or ritual gesture or pose - typically done with the hands.
What is a mudra? (Hinduism)
300
Fierce warrior goddess who represents the divine feminine, and protects the universe from evil. Rides a lion.
Who is Durga?
300
Fish Avatar of Vishnu and protector of aquatic life.
Who was Matsya?
300
A practice of creating mental clarity through mindfulness and concentration.
What is meditation?
300
The belief that every good and bad action will affect you at some point.
What is karma?
300
Life is suffering, there is a cause of suffering, there is an end to suffering, the way out is the eightfold path.
What are the Four Noble Truths? (Buddhism)
400
Hindu Goddess, governs music, arts, and knowledge.
Who is Saraswati?
400
The god with this yoga pose.
Who is Garuda?
400
A common ritual in Hindu households that involves offering prayers and performing other acts of worship.
What is puja?
400
Respect for all living things and restraint from violence.
What is ahimsa?
400
This sacred symbol is often chanted in Hindu and Buddhist prayers and meditation.
What is Om?
500
Lord Shiva caught this river goddess in his hair to prevent her from flooding Earth.
Who is Ganga?
500
Associated with the mantra "Om Gan Ganpataye Namaha" भगवान गणेश के कुछ मंत्र ये रहे
Who is Ganesha?
500
This Hindu greeting, meaning "I bow to you," is often accompanied by folded hands.
What is Namaste?
500
These sacred Hindu verses, written in Sanskrit, are believed to contain divine knowledge.
What are the Vedas?
500
This important Buddhist symbol represents the Eightfold Path.
What is the dharma wheel?