Gods and Goddesses
Who is the God of Preservation and Life?
Vishnu
Holi is the festival of ____________?
Colors
What do many Hindus have in their house in order to worship at home?
Shrine
Why are cows sacred in Hindu culture?
They represent Mother Earth and are a prime example of Dharma
What is an avatar?
The form a god takes when they come to Earth.
Who is the god of destruction?
Shiva
What is also known as the Festival of Lights?
Diwali
What are you supposed to do when you enter a temple first?
Ring a bell
What is reincarnation?
The belief that the soul is reborn in new bodies over and over again.
What is supposed to happen when Vishnu's 10th Avatar comes to Earth?
Doomsday
Provide four attributes of Brahma:
Four Heads
Prayer Beads
Lotus Flower
White Beard
Vedas
Pot
Crown
What is a Diya?
Small clay pot or bowl where candles are lit
How many gods are affiliated with a temple?
One
What is it called when a soul is liberated from the reincarnation cycle?
Moksha
What is the main image/statue in a temple called?
Murti
Who is Hanuman?
God of Dedication and Devotion
Great Friend of Rama
Son of the Wind God
What is Rangoli?
Colorful artwork made out of sand, rice, or flour. it is made into symmetrical designs.
What 3 different gifts should you bring to a temple?
Money
Fruit
Treats
Explain Karma
The belief that for every action there is a reaction. There is both good and bad karma.
What is the most sacred river in Hinduism?
Ganges
Which god/goddess is affiliated with elephants?
Lakshmi
What mythical event is Diwali celebrating?
The return of Rama and Sita to Ayodhya
How many gods are allowed on a shrine?
There is no limit
In the Bhagavad-Gita, what is the main advice Krishna gives to Prince Arjuna? What is the reasoning for this?
Prince Arjuna should fight against his uncle because it is his Dharmic duty. Also, everyone is reincarnated anyway so it isn't that big of a deal.
What is the primary way people celebrate Holi?
They throw colored powder or paint at each other.