Hinduism
According to Hindus, this river is considered the holiest and flows from the hair of Bhagwan Shiva.
Ganga
On this day, Sharda Pujan is done.
Diwali
Satpurush traditionally celebrates Diwali here.
Gondal
This U.S. city is home to the largest Hindu temple outside of India, built by the BAPS organization.
Robbinsville, New Jersey
Mahant Swami Maharaj was born here.
Jabalpur
This brave warrior from the Mahabharata was killed through deceit after single-handedly breaching the Chakravyuha formation during the Kurukshetra war.
Abhimanyu
Name 5 days of Diwali Parvotsav.
Dhan Teras, Kali Chaudas, Diwali, Nutan Varsh & Bhai bij
Pramukh Swami Maharaj used to celebrate Diwali/Annakut here before becoming Guru in 1971
Sarangpur
Which year the Akshardham started in construction and which year the Akshardham inaugurated?
2011-2023
Mahant Swami Maharaj’s birthdate is…
September 13, 1933
According to the Ramayana, this bird attempted to stop Ravana from abducting Sita and was fatally wounded in the process.
Jatayu
Apart from India, Name any 3 countries that also celebrates Diwali in Asia.
Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Fiji and Singapore
During this year, the Guinness World Record book presented a certificate for the world record 1247 vegetarian dishes during an Annakut Festival at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London
2000
What is the height of Nilkanth varni murti in Akshardham?
49 ft
Mahant Swami Maharaj got Bhagwati Diksha here.
Gadhada
This concept refers to the moral law of cause and effect, determining one’s future based on past actions.
What is karma?
Diwali signifies victory of ____ over ____.
Good over Evil or
Light over Darkness
Gandhinagar and New Delhi Akshardham were inaugurated by Pramukh Swami Maharaj on what tithi and in which years.
1992 and 2005
Labh Pancham
Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s deep connection with New York, where he visited __ times, calling it his home
13
Mahant Swami Maharaj’s favorite Vachanamrut is…
Gadhada Antya 5
How many total chapters (Adhyays) are in the Bhagavad Gita?
18
Tell us 2 reasons why we celebrate Diwali.
•Bhagwan Rama returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile
•Bhagwan Krishna killed Narakasur
•Lakshmiji was born during samudra-manthan
•Pandavas returned after vanvas
In year 2023, Mahant Swami Maharaj wrote a Diwali & New Year card to all devotees. What were his special blessings?
‘Sarve nu antar Akshardham bani rahe’
Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj inaugurated its first mandir in New York City on
August 3, 1974
In this city, Yogiji Maharaj told Vinubhai ‘Tamara dvara Maharaj pragat raheshe’.
Atladara