who is kamsa?
Krishna's uncle and Devaki's brother
who is vishnu?
he is the preserver and protector of the universe
Who is the founder of Sikhism?
Guru Nanak Dev ji
why do we play with color during holi?
to show that we are all equal as humans
Who does krishna talk to in the Bhagwat Gita
arjuna
who was Krishna's real parents?
Devaki and Vasudev
why is Simhachalam mandir important?
it shows bhagwaan Vishnu's strength and love for his devotees
What is the significance of the turban?
to show their faith and commitment to equality, service, and devotion to god.
what gods do we worship during holi?
Vishnu, Krishna and Radha ji
in BG chapter 12 how verses are there?
20
how many siblings did krishna have?
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8
Which bhagwaan lived with his family on Mount Kailash?
Shiva
What are the 5 K's in sikhism?
kesh(uncut hair),kangha(wooden comb),kara(steel bracelet),kachera(cotton undergarment),kirpan(small dagger)
In which specific region does the festival last for 16 days?
A) Varnasi C) Mewat
B) Mathura/Barsana D) Saurashtra
B
what does "bhakti yoga" mean
the path of devotion
what was devaki's and vasudev's first sons name?
Kirtiman
what does the word "Ravana" mean?
one who roars
what is the langar?
langar is a community kitchen where everyone is fed no matter religion, caste, or gender, while everyone sits on the floor together
why was Holi not celebrated on the 3rd this year?
there was a lunar eclipse on the 3rd therefore we celebrated on the 4th
who does krishna consider the most perfect yogi?
Bhakti Yogi
FILL IN THE BLANK: Krishna said:" _________ is the real cause of our prosperity"
Govardhan
What is height is the of the Kailash parvat?
21,778ft will accept (21,000 ft)
Which 18th-century Sikh leader and philosopher is credited with preparing the final recension of the Guru Granth Sahib at Damdama Sahib?
A)Baba Deep Singh C) Bhai Mani Singh
B) Banda Singh Bahadur D) Nawab Kapur Singh
C
What is holi called in West Bengal?
Dol Utsav, Dol Purnima, or Dol Jatra
how does a true devotee behave towards friends and enimies?
treat them as equals