Gods
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Demons
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Who is Ganpati?
a chubby, gentle, wise, elephant-headed Hindu God
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What is Raksha Bandhan?
when a sister tie's sacred thread to brother's wrist as a symbol of protection
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What is Puranpoli?
sweet flatbread filled with sweet lentil filling
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What is rangoli?
floor decorational artwork made from colorful powder)
100
Who was Ravan?
a ten headed demon king who kidnaped Ram Bhagwan's wife Sita
200
Who is Hanuman?
the monkey commander of monkey army
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What is Dandiya?
dancing to the beats of the Dhol with the sticks colliding to produce a uniform sound
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What is Modak?
sweet dumpling, filled with coconut and jaggery
one of the favourite sweets of Ganesh
200
What is Mehandi?
a form of body art and temporary skin decoration usually drawn on hands or legs
200
Who was Hiranyakashipu?
The dad of Prahalada and king who was killed by Lion faced Lord Narsimha
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Who is Durga?
she is symbol of strength destroying evil forces
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What is Dussehra?
symbolic Ravan burning festival to celebrate victory over evil
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What is Gulab Jamun?
fried milk powder balls soaked in sugar syrup
300
Who was Holika?
sister of the demon king Hiranyakashipu and the paternal aunt of Prahalad.
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Who is Lord Shiva/Shankar?
a god with three eyes
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What is Ram Navami?
festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama to King Dasharatha of Ayodhya
400
What is Rasgulla?
ball-shaped dumplings of chhena dough
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Who was Shurpankha?
Demon King Ravana's sister, Laxman cuts her nose
500
Who is Lord Krishna?
a god of protection, compassion and love
500
What is Annakut?
Annakut translates to ‘mountain of food’ which is offered to Bhagwan, to pray for success in the new year
500
What is Pedha?
round shaped milk based fudge treats
500
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What is the connection between Hiranyakashipu and Holika?