Principles of Hinduism
A statue or painting depicting a deity or saint.
What is a murti?
The proper name for the jain principle of non-violence.
What is Ahimsa?
Modern day celebrants celebrate in the same way that the mythological inhabitants of Ayodhya also celebrated the arrival of Ram and Sita. We assemble a "deepavali" or a ____ of ____. (We will be generous with your translations)
What is a string/row of lights/lamps?
Two of the most common motifs in rangoli are the "mayura" and "kamala." What are these?
What are peacock and lotus?
The presenter of this Jeopardy is in this Lin.
Who are the Garbamasters?
The author of the Vedas.
Who is Ved Vyas?
Jains ask for this during Micchami Dukkadam.
What is forgiveness?
In some areas, these sacred animals who are believed to be incarnations of Lakshmi are adorned and worshipped during Diwali.
What are cows?
Rangoli powder is dry flour (often rice flour) to which natural pigments, including these two distinctly colored powders - also used in puja - are added.
What are haldi and kumkum?
Namely, there is Rodin, Harrison, and Harnwell.
What are the highrises?
The original name this religion is referred to as, before it became widely known as "Hinduism".
What is Sanātana Dharma?
The two major sects of Jainism.
What are Digambaras and Shwetambaras?
Rangoli comes from the Sanskrit word "Rangavalli." Valli refers to a creeping plant. What does "ranga" - from the root "ranj" - mean?
What is color/dye/paint?
This president was the first to hold Diwali in the White House, and his successor was the first to participate in Diwali celebrations himself. Name both, please.
Who are George W. Bush and Barack Obama?
The belief that the sum of one's actions decides their fate or destiny.
What is Karma?
The author of foundational Jain texts, like the Tattvartha Sutra.
Who is Umaswati?
Some celebrate by partaking in gambling, a tradition with a mythological origin in the domestic activities of this couple (the parents of the universe), who were fond of dice. Name this divine couple.
Who are Shiva and Parvati?
These body parts are often placed as part of the design to welcome Lakshmi into the home, as if she had actually arrived.
What are feet or footprints?
Recently built in New Jersey, this temple is now the largest Hindu temple in the US.
What is the BAPS Akshardham?
The four major sects of Hinduism.
What are Saivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism and Smartism?
Early Jains used this type of tablet for decoration and worship.
What are Ayagapathas?
In Tamil Nadu, "Thalia Deepavali" is a special once-in-a lifetime celebration for this pair of individuals, who are pampered by all their relatives.
Who are newlyweds celebrating their first Diwali together?
The tradition of Rangoli can be traced back to this Indian state.
What is Maharashtra?
In Hinduism, this concept refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, influenced by one's actions and karma.
What is samsāra?