Hindu Heritage Month History 📚
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What is the significance of the month of October in Hindu Heritage Month?
Hindu Heritage Month is celebrated in October to honor and recognize the contributions of the Hindu community to society.
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What Gods are considered to be the Supreme Trimurti?
Shri Brahma, Shri Vishnu, and Mahesh.
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Which festival involves the lighting of lamps and signifies the victory of light over darkness?
Diwali.
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Which ancient Indian scripture contains a collection of hymns and prayers?
The Rigveda.
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Who was the first Indian-American to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives?
Dalip Singh Saund.
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What's the primary objective of celebrating Hindu Heritage Month?
To promote awareness and understanding of Hindu culture, traditions, and contributions.
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Which goddess is associated with knowledge, music, arts, and wisdom?
Saraswati Mata Ji.
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What are the scientific reasonings as to why we celebrate Holi?
Transitioning into a new life in the spring.
Holika Dahan cleanses and purifies the body by killing the bacteria due to the heat of the fire.
In the past, the colors were derived from natural sources such as plants and haldi-- strengthening the body and impacting our health positively.
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What is the name of the ancient Hindu text that consists of 108 Upanishads?
The Upanishads.
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Name one way people can participate in Hindu Heritage Month celebrations.
Hosting cultural events, workshops, or exhibitions.
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Who is the goddess of wealth and prosperity?
Lakshmi Mata Ji.
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Which festival marks the destruction of Ravana?
Dussehra.
Dash = ten
Hara = defeat
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Who is the narrator of the Bhagavad Gita?
Shri Krishna.
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Which astronaut became the first Indian-American woman in space?
Kalpana Chawla.
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Which goddess is associated with both destruction and creation, often depicted with a necklace of skulls?
Kali Mata Ji.
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What is the primary significance of Makar Sankranti, celebrated in January?
It marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn.
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What epic narrative poem tells the story of Lord Rama's quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana?
Shrimad Ramayana.
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Who is the famous Indian-American chef known for his fusion cuisine and television appearances?
Chef Vikas Khanna.
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In what year was Hindu Heritage Month officially recognized in the United States?
2021.
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Name the ten avatars (forms) of Shri Vishnu that represent different stages of evolution.
The Dashavatara, which includes Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Balarama and Kalki.
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What is the significance of the nine nights of Navaratri, particularly in relation to the Goddess Durga?
Each night represents a different form or manifestation of Goddess Durga.
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Which scripture is often referred to as the "Science of Self-Realization"?
Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.