Divine Feminine
The folk dance, originating in Gujarat, where people clap and spin in a circle around a central lamp or statue of Goddess Durga.
Garba
This buffalo-headed demon was the primary antagonist fought by Goddess Durga over the nine nights of Navratri
Mahishasura
Who is Durga
Garba represents the circle of life, death, and rebirth. It reminds us that the divine feminine is the ultimate sustainer of life, while Dandiya represents what?
The sticks used in Dandiya represent swords and the fight between Goddess Durga and Mahishasura.
This is the name for the nine manifestations of the goddess Durga, each worshipped on a different night of Navratri
Navadurga
This Navrathri celebration is primarily observed in the state of Tamil Nadu where a series of steps is placed with a variety of dolls/figurines of gods and goddesses for ten days to honor the divine feminine
What is Golu
This demon had the power to multiply from each drop of blood he shed but was ultimately killed by goddess kali.
Raktabija
The word "Navratri" literally means this.
"nine nights
Q1. Which of the nine forms of the Goddess Durga is worshipped on the third day of Navratri, representing peace, prosperity, and tranquillity?
a) Shailaputri
b) Skandamata
c) Chandraghanta
d) Brahmacharini
( c.) Chandraghanta
This is a name for a goddess who is adorned in shades of white and blue and seen with her iconic veena.
A boon from whom, which made Mahishasura nearly immortal, was ironically what led to his downfall, as it stipulated he could only be killed by a woman.
boon from Brahma
The nine forms of Durga corresponding to the nine nights of Navratri
Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri
. In which Indian state is the Navratri festival celebrated as "Dusara" and is famous for its grand procession involving the royal family?
a) Gujarat
b) Maharashtra
c) Karnataka
d) West Bengal
( c.) Karnataka
On the first night of Navratri, devotees worship this form of the goddess, who is the daughter of the mountains.
Maa Shailputri
This celebration involves the honoring of goddess Gowri by stacking flowers in a circular/pyramid like shape. Women dance around the flower stacks, seeing the flower stacks as the goddess herself.
Bathukamma, a celebration performed in the state of Telangana
The victory of good over evil is celebrated on this tenth day, which follows Navratri.
Vijayadashami, or Dussehra?
Navratri occurs this many times a year, though the Sharad and Chaitra Navratris are the most prominent
four
This ritualistic dance (involving smoke) is performed in West Bengal and Bangladesh to please Goddess Durga during the Durga Puja celebrations.
a) Bharthanatyam
b) Kathak
c) Dhunuchi Naach
d) Kushan dance
( c.) Dhunuchi Naach
Representing purity and serenity on the eighth night, this form of Durga wears white garments and rides a bull. Her name means "extremely fair
Maa Mahagauri
Durga (in the center), Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesha, Karthikeya, Lion, Mahishasura,
The goddess Chandraghanta, worshiped on the third day, is known for the crescent moon on her forehead. The "ghanta" part of her name references this item, which is a powerful sound made by her. What is it?
A bell
The word Navratri comes from the Sanskrit for "nine nights." This festival is celebrated four times a year, with the one occurring around the autumn equinox being the most widely celebrated. Name the four Navratris celebrated in the Hindu calendar.
Sharada, Vasanta, Ashada, and Magha Navratri
In certain parts of India, Navratri is a harvest festival. The ritual of sowing barley seeds, which symbolise prosperity, is common during this time. What is this ritual called?
a) Kanya Pujan
b) Kalash Sthapana
c) Khetri Sthapana
d) Dhunuchi Naach
( c.) Khetri Sthapana