Dance
This Hindu god is known as the the "King of Dancers."
Who is Shiva / Who is Nataraja
This sacred word/ sound is chanted before pujas and dance performances, and represents how the universe was created.
What is Om?
Rangoli designs are made on the ground using these items...
What are colored powders / rice flour?
This is the name for blessed food offered to God and then shared with everyone?
What is Prasad?
Known as the “Festival of Lights,” this holiday celebrates good triumphing over evil with rows of lit oil lamps called diyas.
What is Diwali?
These little bells worn on dancers' feet make sound with every movement.
What are Ghungroos?
These are devotional songs Hindus sing to show love for Bhagwan (God).
What are Bhajans?
"Rangoli" comes from a word that means this.
What is a Row of Colors/
Many Hindus don't eat meat because of this idea, not hurting animals.
What is Ahimsa?
This spring festival is famous for people throwing colored powder and water at each other.
What is Holi?
This ancient book, written by Sage Bharata, is the rulebook for Hindu dance and music.
What is the Natyashastra?
This instrument has two drums and is often heard during Hindu dance performances.
What is the Tabla?
Rangoli is drawn here at homes to welcome guests and gods.
What is The Entrance / The Front Door
Name this festival where Hindus fast all day and then feast at midnight.
What is Janmashtami?
This sacred sound is chanted at the start of prayers and is considered the sound of the universe.
What is Om?
This classical dance form is over 3,000 years old and uses hand movements and facial expressions to tell stories about the gods.
What is the Bharatnatyam?
The tabla's two drums represent the balance between these two gods.
Who are Shiva and Shakti.
Name one festival when special rangolis are made.
What is Diwali, Navratri, or Dussehra?
Hinduism is sometimes called "the ___ religion" because of how important food sharing is.
What is the kitchen religion?
This flower grows out of muddy water but blooms clean, making it a symbol of purity in worship.
What is the Lotus?
This classical dance form from Tamil Nadu temples uses precise hand gestures called mudras and rhythmic footwork to tell stories from mythology.
What is Bharatanatyam?
Music and dance are almost never separated in Hindu worship — they’re always used together to tell stories about the gods. Why do you think ancient Hindus chose sound and movement to share these stories, instead of just telling them with words?
(Open discussion)
Rangoli is traditionally drawn at a home’s doorstep because it’s believed to invite this goddess of wealth and fortune inside.
Who is Lakshmi?
In Hinduism, food is shared freely with everyone at temples and celebrations — no one is turned away, no matter who they are. Why do you think sharing food is treated as such an important act of worship?
Open (discussion)
This elephant-headed god is worshipped first before starting anything new, since he’s known as the remover of obstacles.
What is Ganesha?