Durga facts
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History of Navratri
Hindu Fun Facts!!!
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Who is Durga ?
Durga is a hindu deity that destroys demons
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What do people people give kids during Navratri ?

They give sweets

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What was the god's name that abducted Sita ?
Ravana
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Are all Hindus vegetarian?

No.

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How many arms does she have ?
8
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How many nights do they have to stay up ?
9 nights
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Who was the god that worshipped Durga ?

Rama

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Who is Ganesha?

Ganesha is a Hindu god with the head of an elephant and the body of a human.

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In pictures, Durga is shown sitting on _________
a lion
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What is the name of the dance performed during navratri ?
Garba
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What happened on the tenth day ?
Lord Rama killed Ravana and released Sita
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Who are the three main forms of god(the Trimurti) in Hinduism?

Brahma(the creator), Vishnu(the preserver/operator) and Shiva/Mahesh(the destroyer)

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What does Durga (Durgatinashini) mean ?
The one who eliminates sufferings
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Navratri means nine nights in what language ?
sanskrit
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Fill in the blanks : The Lord Rama worshipped Goddess Durga in nine aspects, in nine days, in order to gather the ______ and ______ in order to kill Ravana

The Lord Rama worshipped Goddess Durga in nine aspects, in nine days, in order to gather the strength and power in order to kill Ravana

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What do Hindu people believe happens after death?

Hindu people believe in reincarnation based on your actions in life, or karma.

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Fill in all the blanks = Durga is believed to be the power behind the work of ______, _________, and _________ of the world
Durga is believed to be the power behind the work of creation, preservation, and destruction of the world
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Fill in the blanks = Some people only eat _____ and drink ______ during the festival

Some people only eat fruits and drink milk during the festival

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Fill in the blanks : Those nine nights became to be known as Navratri and on the tenth day, when Lord Rama killed Ravana, became to be known as ___________ or __________ which signifies the good’s triumph over evil

Vijayadashmi or Dusshera which signifies the good’s triumph over evil

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Is Hinduism monotheistic or polythestic?

Hinduism is a monotheistic religion, contrary to popular belief. Hindu people believe in multiple forms of one god as opposed to many gods.

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