Festivals
What is the name of a spring festival that Hindus usually celebrate sometime in March on the full moon day of the last month in the Hindu calendar?
Holi
What is the first milestone a Hundi will go through?
Naming of the child
Who is the creator of the Universe?
Brahman
What is the Caste system?
The organization of Hindu Society into four groups which have their duties and expectations.
Define the word, Dharma.
Religious or moral duty.
What is the name of the Hindu festival of lights that takes place at the end of October or beginning of November; and celebrates the triumph of good over evil?
Diwali
What is the milestone that the baby does between the ages of 6-8 months?
First Haircut.
What is the God of Destruction and also the Restorer?
Shiva
What are the occupations of a Sudra?
Servant or Labourer
Define the word, Atman.
The human soul is part of the innermost self that is identical to Brahman the soul of the universe.
What is thrown during Hoil?
They throw colourful powder at each other.
What is the event when a boy between the ages of 8-12 studies sacred texts?
Thread Initiation Ceremony (Upanyana)
Who is the God that Preservers?
Vishnu
What are the occupations of a Kshatriya?
Warrior or Ruler
Define the word, Avatar.
Incarnation or manifestation of the deity in Earthly form.
What takes place on the day before the new moon in February, it is devoted to Shiva, and they praise Shiva during this time.
Mahashivaratri
What milestone makes them get Hena and get dressed up?
Marriage
Who is the goddess of Wealth and Happiness?
Lakshmi
What are the occupations of a Brahmin?
Priest or Religious Teacher
Define the word, Karma.
The totality of one's actions the accumulation of good or bad karma determines one's birth or rebirth.
What is the name of the Nine Lights Festival that is held in spring and autumn? They worship Durga a manifestation of Parvati.
Navaratri
What is the milestone that brings them closest to Brahman?
Death
Who is Ganesha?
Son of Shiva and Parvati has an elephant head. Is the remover of obstacles.
What is the secret and most unliked group of the Caste System?
Untouchables
Define the word, Maya.
A word used to refer to the temporary and imperfect nature of the physical world.