Gods and Godesses
This god is known as the remover of obstacles and has the head of an elephant.
Ganesha
The festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness.
Diwali
The most sacred sound in Hinduism, symbolizing the universe.
Om
Hindus often remove these before entering a temple.
Shoes
Hinduism originated in this country.
India
The goddess of wealth and prosperity, often depicted with gold coins flowing from her hands.
Lakshmi
The festival where colors are thrown to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Holi
The Hindu epic that tells the story of Lord Rama’s journey to rescue Sita.
Ramayana
This daily practice involves joining hands and saying “Namaste.”
Greeting with Respect
The holy river in Hinduism where people go to purify themselves.
Ganga
This god preserves and protects the universe, part of the Trimurti.
Vishnu
This festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
Janmashtami
The scripture where Krishna gives Arjuna spiritual guidance.
Bhagavad Gita
Many Hindus perform this ritual at sunrise to honor the sun god.
Surya Namaskar
The sacred animal in Hinduism, symbolizing motherhood and non-violence.
Cow
Known as the destroyer and transformer, this god’s dance is called the Tandava.
Shiva
This harvest festival is especially important in South India and Punjab.
Lohri
This ancient collection of hymns is one of the oldest sacred texts in the world.
Rig Veda
This ancient practice combines movement, breath, and meditation.
Yoga
The concept of cause and effect in Hindu belief.
Karma
The goddess of learning, wisdom, and music, often shown with a veena.
Saraswati
A 9-day festival honoring the goddess Durga.
Navaratri
The symbol often found on the forehead during prayer, representing the third eye.
Bindi or Tika
The act of offering food to God before eating is called what?
Prasadam
The belief in being reborn into another life after death.
Reincarnation