Hanuman
As a child, Hanuman reached for this thinking it was a yummy ripe mango
The Sun
Which deities are known as the trimurti (three forms)?
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
Who is the hero of Ramayana?
Rama
Why is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated?
Hanuman's birthday! 🎂
How many letters are in the alphabet?
7 or 11
What did Rama give to Hanuman to give to Sita when he finds her?
His ring
How many avatars does Vishnu have? Name 3 of them.
10. Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashuram, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, Kalki
Who wrote the Mahabharata?
A. Valmiki
B. Veda Vyas
C. Vishwamitra
What is the festival of colors?
Holi
What popular board game was invented in India?
Chess
What was Hanuman's original name? (*Bonus points if you can name 5 more*)
Maruti. Hanuman, Anjaneya, Bajrangabali, Pavanputra, KesariNandan, VayuPutra, Chiranjeeva, Manojava, Ramadhuta
This avatar of Vishnu appeared as half-man, half lion to defeat the demon Hiranyakashipu
Narasimha
Who is Lakshmana's mother?
C. Sumitra
Why is Diwali celebrated?
To celebrate the return of Ram and Sita to Ayodhya after Ram defeated Ravan.
Who was the first prime minister of India?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Name the mountain hanuman lifted and the plant he was looking for to heal Lakshmana.
Mt Dronagiri and Sanjeevani
Who gifted the Shiva Dhanush to King Janaka?
Parasuram
What "Guru Dakshina" did Drona ask from Ekalavya?
His right thumb
In Maharashtra, Hanuman Jayanti is observed during this lunar phase:
Chaitra Purnima (first full moon of the Hindu lunar year)
If Hanuman had a phone, what app would he use the most? (Don't worry! You still get points if your answer is creative enough!)
Find my Rama
What is the birthplace of Hanuman
Anjanadri Hills (Modern day Hampi, Karnataka)
Who is the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity?
Lakshmi
What is the name of Sri Krishna's shankh(conch)?
Panchajanya
This festival celebrates Lord Vishnu's victory over the demon king Bali and is traditionally celebrated with boat races, tiger dances, feasts, etc. It's celebrated in many parts of India, especially in Kerala.
Onam
Mississippi has four S's and four I's. Can you spell that without using S or I?
T-H-A-T