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Regarded as the destroyer in the Hindu trinity and is frequently represented with a third eye, a moon and a blue throat.
Who is Lord Shiva?
This festival of lights commemorates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
What is Diwali?
This art form features elaborate patterns and decorations, frequently created in front of your house during Hindu festivals and events.
What is a rangoli?
This birthplace of Rama, where a large temple was recently established.
Where is Ayodhya?
What does HSA stand for?
What is Hindu Students Association?
This celestial dancer and Lord Shiva's divine spouse.
Who is Goddess Parvati?
This harvest festival, dedicated to the sun god, is held in the Tamil month of Thai and features the creation of a special dish known as Pongal.
What is Thai Pongal?
This symbol is a sacred emblem in Hinduism that represents the universal sound.
What is Aum / Om?
This Himalayan peak is said to be Lord Shiva's home.
What is Mount Kailash?
Where was Diwali Formal 2023 held?
What is CIBC hall?
This author of the Ramayana.
Who is Valmiki?
This festival, known for the exchange of sweets and gifts, celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. What is the name of this festival?
What is rakshabandhan?
This dance genre, which originated in Tamil Nadu temples, is distinguished by its expressive hand motions and precise footwork.
What is Bharatnatyam?
This city in the Indian state of Gujarat is famous for its Dwarkadhish Temple, which is devoted to Lord Krishna.
What is Dwarka?
What are three types of events HSA hosts?
What is Diwali formal, holi formal, Bhajan night, Satsangs, poojas?
Name the rest of these vedas: rigveda, samaveda, ___________, _________
What are Yajurveda, Adharvanaveda
This festival, held in the month of Chaitra, commemorates the birth of Lord Rama and is famous for the performance of the Ram Leela.
What is Ram Navami?
This symbol is the third eye of spiritual perception, also worn by many Hindu women on their foreheads.
What is a bindi?
This is the number of jyotirlingas (famous sacred Shiva temples) in India, also the number of zodiac signs
What is 12?
What are the full names of the 2023-2024 presidents of HSA?
What are Malvika Krishnamurthy and Sadhvika Manghat?
This demoness, Ravana's sister, is a prominent character in the Ramayana and is famed for her love for Lord Ram and having her nose and ears cut off
Who is Soorpanakha?
Celebrated once every 12 years, this Hindu festival is known for the grand gathering of millions of pilgrims to bathe in the sacred rivers, believing it cleanses them of sins. What is the name of this rare and massive festival?
What is the Kumbh Mela?
The ritual of waving a lit lamp in front of a deity while chanting hymns.
What is aarti?
This Indian city on the banks of the Ganges river is one of the holiest in India, hosting the Kumbh Mela every 12 years.
When was HSA first established?
What is 2011?