Names & Identification
Goddess Lakshmi known for
What is Wealth, Beauty, Fortune?
Festival of lights, celebrates return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya
What is Diwali
Daily practice involving light, flowers, prayers and food to deity in either home or mandir
What is Puja
The sum of a persons actions, viewed as decided their fate in future existences
What is Karma
Red Dot worn on the forehead and symbolizes wisdom
Goddess of Knowledge, Music, and Arts
Who is Saraswati
Festival celebrated in spring known for throwing coloured powders, celebrates good over evil
What is Holi
What is a Diya
School focuses on discipline of mind and body through meditation
What is yoga
Country with highest number of Hindus
What is Nepal
Monkey God who helped Rama rescue Sita
Who is Hanuman?
Honours the bond between brothers and sisters with gifts and prayers
What is Raksha Bandhan/Rakhi
Symbol representing our religion, often chanted at the beginning and end of prayers and meditations
What is Om/Aum
One's duty or righteous path in life, depending on role and stage of life
What is Dharma
Name three Hinduism books us Hindu's read
What is Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Vedas, Mahabharata, Puranas, Shastras
-
Avatar of Vishnu spoke Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna
Who is Krishna
Women fast and pray for the long life of their husbands
What is Karva Chauth
Traditionally when a baby eats solid food for the first time, typically grains
What is Annaprasan/Rice feeding Ceremony
Practice of non-violence towards all living beings
What is Ahimsa
The clockwise form of this symbol represents the sun, prosperity, and dharma in Hindu tradition.
What is Swastika
Goddess represents the fierce form of Parvati. Also known for association with time and destruction
Who is Kali?
Festival celebrates Goddess of Fierce in Bengal, and includes animal sacrifices in rituals
What is Kali Puja
Fun Hindu Wedding ritual where the Bride and groom search for a ring in a bowl filled with milk or water. Used to see who will "rule" the household
What is Fishing Ring Game/Ring Game
Teaches that the universe is made of two realties, Prakriti and Purusha
What is Samkhya
One who reached the truth is released from the hardships of reincarnation
What is Moksha