Holi
Guru Purnima
Uttaryan
Diwali
Ganesh Chaturthi
100

Does this festival mark the seasonal shift into spring and is celebrated in April/May?

False

100

What month is this festival usually in?

July
100

What day is this festival on?

January 14

100

What is another name for Diwali?

Festival of lights

100

This deity is worshipped as the remover of obstacles.

Ganeshji

200

This devotee is at the center of Holi's religious story involving survival from fire?

Prahlad
200

What is another name for Guru Purnima?

Vyas Purnima

200

The most visible cultural activity during Uttaryan symbolizes human aspiration to rise above the limits. What is this symbol?

Kite Flying

200

This idea is symbolized by lighting lamps during Diwali. It gives light in darkness. What is it?

Victory of good or evil

light over darkness

200

When does this festival take place?

August/September

300

What is the symbolic meaning of Holika Dahan beyond mythology?

Burning of evil tendencies/ego

(Burning away the bad)

300

Who should we dedicate our guru' purnima to?

Mahant Swami Maharaj

300
Uttaryan is based on which astronomical movement of the sun?

Northward Movement

300

Which Hindu scripture does Diwali originate from?

Ramayan

300

Why do we celebrate Ganeshji Chaturthi?

This was the day he was born
400

What quality of Prahald is most emphasized in the Holi narrative? 

Unshakable devotion to god
400

What does gu represent in guru

ignorance

400

In our sanstha, what do Santo do on this day?

What do they say?

They go to homes for bhiksha

"Naryan Hare, Sachianand Prabho

400

Which event from the Ramayana is remembered during this festival?

Ram Bhagwan's return from his 14 year vanvyas

his victory over ravan

400

Why is Ganeshji worshipped before starting a new task?

He is the remover of obstacles 

starts new beginnings 

500

In Swaminaryan tradition, Holi is uniquely associated with which of our guru's life event?

Bhagatji Maharaj's birthday

500

What does RU represent in guru?

light, remover of darkness

500
What else does Uttaryan symbolizes besides being a seasonal festival?

Light and Knowledge

Positivity and Enlightment

500

How many days of Diwali are there?

Name them.

5 days

Dhanteras, Kali Chaudas, Diwali, Annukut, Bhai Beej

500

What animal did Ganeshji have as a vehicle?

Mouse