Navratri
How long does Navratri last?
9 nights.
How long does the Dusshera celebration last?
10 days.
One of the Reasons Nepal Celebrates Diwali for.
Triumph of Lord Krishna over Narakasura(an Evil King)
What are some gifts given to others on this holiday?
Sweets and assorted presents.
What does Navratri Symbolises?
The celebration of beginning of Autumn and Spring Season. Hence it comes twice a year
What is the other name for Dussehra Festival
Vijay Dashmi - to mark the victory of Goddess Durga over the Demon King Mahishasura
Myth or Fact? Pandavas ended their 12 Year Exhile on Diwali as per Mahabharat
Fact:
As they arrived back home, the city was adorned with radiant lamps, symbolizing the victory of righteousness and the people's deep affection for the Pandavas. This auspicious return coincided with the Diwali festival
What do people donate on this day?
Clothes.
What dance is commonly preformed during Navratri?
Garba.
Why is Dusshera 10 days?
To have 1 day for each of Ravana's 10 heads.
Why do we pray Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali
It is believed that Lakshmi, the goddess of Wealth and prosperity, was born out of the great churning of the milk-sea, known as Samudra Manthan, on Diwali.
What is Makar Sankranti?
The festival of kites.
Panchmi, Tritiya, Saptami, Shasthi, Ashtami, Dwitiya, Dashmi, Chaturthi, Pratipada
Arrange in order
Pratipada, Dwitiya, Tritiya, Chaturthi, Panchmi, Shasthi, Saptami, Ashtami, and Dashmi
What is the meaning of the word Dussehra
Dussehra's name comes from the Sanskrit word Dash Hara, which means “the defeat of the Sun” in English. The sun would not have risen again if Ravana hadn't been defeated
The month of Karthik marks the end of harvest season in India and farmers offer their harvest to goddess Lakshmi for prosperity.
What Indian state is the most popular for celebrating Makar Sankranti?
Gujarat.
What does Navratri celebrate?
The defeat of the demon Mahishasura at the hands of Goddess Durga.
When and where did first Grand Celebration of Dussehra took place?
The first grand celebration of Dussehra took place in the Mysore Palace in the 17th century at the orders of then King, Wodeyar
Largest Diwali Celebration outside of India happens in which City
Leicester, UK
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.