Festivals
This festival, celebrated mainly in Gujarat and Rajasthan, honors the Hindu goddess Durga and culminates with the ritual of Dussehra.
Navratri
The Mahabharata is an epic written by this sage, who is often called the "Adi Kavi" (the first poet)
Ved Vyas
Ram, _ avatar, embodies righteousness, duty, and ethical/ideal living.
7th
Geeta has _ shlokas
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The only holly book whose birth anniversary is celebrated
Geeta
Who was Nakul and Sahdev's mother?
Madri
I am a powerful sage who played a crucial role in Ram's life by guiding him and aiding him with divine weapons. I am known for my perseverance and determination in attaining higher spiritual knowledge.
I am also the writer of Gayatri Mantra.
Vishwamitra
Bhagavad Gita is found in this chapter of the Mahabharata.
Bhishma Parva
This Tamil festival, celebrated with fervor in the southern part of India, honors the Sun God and marks the beginning of the harvest season.
Pongal
I was re-born as Shikhandi to slay Bhishma.
Amba
Located on the banks of the Godavari River, this place is named after the five banyan trees that provided shelter to the exiled trio of Ram, Lakshman, and Sita, symbolizing their bond and resilience.
Panchvati
Through this shloka, Krishna advises Arjuna to perform his duty (dharma) without attachment to the results.
Karmanye vadhikaraste maa faleshu kadachana..
Holi is celebrated on this day according to Hindu/Indian calendar
Fagan Sud Poonam
Bheema defeated this emperor in order to allow Yudhishthira to perform the Rajasuya Yagna
Jarasandha
I suggested that Rama should pass his years of exile in Chitrakoot Mountain?
Sage Bharadwaj
This American philosopher and poet was influenced by the Bhagavad Gita and wrote a popular translation of it.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
This Hindu/Indian month has the most number of festivals. Name at least three.
Chaitra month has most number of festivals:
Chaitra Navratri – A nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga.
Ram Navami – Celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Rama, falling on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri.
Ugadi – The New Year festival of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.
Gudi Padwa – The Maharashtrian New Year, also observed by people in Goa and Konkan regions.
Baisakhi – Primarily celebrated in Punjab, Baisakhi marks the start of the harvest season and is also of great significance for Sikh communities.
Mahavir Jayanti – Celebrating the birth of Lord Mahavir, the founder of Jainism.
Hanuman Jayanti – The celebration of great devotee of Ram - Hanuman's birth.
Vishu – The New Year festival celebrated in Kerala and Karnataka, marking the beginning of the solar year in the Malayalam calendar.
After the war, the Pandavas ruled Hastinapura for several years, but eventually, they renounced their throne and embarked on a journey to this sacred mountain to attain heaven in their mortal bodies.
Mount Meru
Brothers of Raavan * Sons of Raavan + Sons of Sumitra * Wives of Dashrath
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5 Siblings of Raavan- Kumbhkaran, Vibhishan, Khar, Dushan, Kuber
6 Sons of Raavan- Meghnad, Atikaay, Akshaykumar, Narantak, Devantak, Trishira
3 Wives of Dashrath- Kaushalya, Kaikeyi, Sumitra
2 sons of Sumitra - Lakshman and Shatrughna
Shlokas by Arjun + Sanjay * Dhritarashtra + Krishna
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