History of Hinduism/Gods
The native religion of ancient India was known as _____.
Sanatan Dharma
_____is a major holiday that is also celebrated by Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs. It extends over 5 days and celebrates the victory of good over evil.
What is The Festival of Lights; Dwhali?
Worshipers remove ______ to start prayer
What are shoes?
They make all decisions about running the house
Who are females?
Liberation from the eternal cycle of rebirths
What is Moksha?
What were the three periods in Hindu history?
Pre-Vedic Period, Vedic Period and The Upanishadic Period
What are the 3 yogas?
What are Knowledge, Devotion, Action
What is the most common form of Hindu worship?
What is Puja
Money or other valuables that the bride bring to the marriage
What is Dowry?
Hindu scripture that contains many important instructions for living according to the caste
What are the laws of Manu?
Interpretations of the Vedas. They moved Hinduism from a focus on spiritual practices to a philosophical and meditative way of life
Vedic light and trantic energy yogas.
The Festival of Colours is called ____.
What is Holi
At the start of prayer, a bell is rung to summon the presence of ____.
What is Murti?
_____ were sacred scriptures of Hinduism
What are Vedas?
Practice for knowledge, devotion, action that leads to liberation
What are three yogas?
These gods are sent to help people find the universal God (_____).
What is Brahman?
In most cases, Hindu festivals fall on either ______
What are The full moon or the new moon?
A ritual service in the Mandir includes a ritual service beginning with the singing of _____ and traditional Indian music.
What is Mantras
The ____ are interpretations of each Vedas added to the end of each.
What are Upanishads?
Falling in love then marrying
What is Love match?
Hinduism began in the _____
What is Indus River Valley?
Rituals during the Vedic period focused on _____.
What are prayers, the elements of nature, and animal sacrifices.
Another important ritual is called____ and involves offering _____.
What is Havan and What is Fire
The Vedas are made up of four compositions. What are they?
What are: The Samhitas, The Brahmanas, The Aranyakas, The Upanishads?
_____ is the oldest of the Vedas. People would bathe in it.
What is the Ganges River?