Makar Sankranti
What are some gifts given to others on this holiday?
Sweets and assorted presents.
How to we celebrate Holi?
By throwing colored powder and water at each other.
How long does Navratri last?
9 nights.
How long does the Dusshera celebration last?
10 days.
What is a diya?
A candle or tealight.
What do people donate on this day?
Clothes.
What does Holi celebrate?
The victory of good over evil.
What religious activities do people do during Navratri?
People fast and pray.
What essential life lesson does Dusshera teach?
The idea that good always beats evil.
Diwali is the festival of _______
Lights.
What is Makar Sankranti?
The festival of kites.
Why did Holika die?
She was in the fire with another person.
What dance is commonly preformed during Navratri?
Garba.
Why is Dusshera 10 days?
To have 1 day for each of Ravana's 10 heads.
How do we celebrate Diwali?
By lighting firecrackers, lighting Diya's, and eating sweets.
What Indian state is the most popular for celebrating Makar Sankranti?
Gujarat.
Who did Holika try to kill?
Prahlad.
Where is one of the most famous Navratri festivals held?
Gujarat.
How do we celebrate Dusshera?
By burning a statue of King Ravana.
Why was Lord Rama celebrated after returning from Sri Lanka?
Because he killed the evil King Ravana.
Why do we celebrate Makar Sankranti?
In order to celebrate the sun's journey from the north to the south pole. It is also a celebration of mother Earth.
What is Holi named after?
The Demon Holika, who tried to kill her brother's son.
What does Navratri celebrate?
The defeat of the demon Mahishasura at the hands of Goddess Durga.
What event is symbolized by Dusshera?
The time that Lord Rama defeated King Ravana.
What do we celebrate during Diwali?
The return of Lord Rama from Sri Lanka.