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This prayer is recited when worshiping Lord Ganesh.
What is Vakra Tunda Maha Kaaya...?
100
This act is something that is performed usually in the morning, after taking a bath and before starting prayers.
What is lighting the deevo?
100
We look at this part of our body every morning remembering the three Gods without whose help we could not function since our day would not be complete without effort, knowledge and strength.
What are your hands?
100
This dance is performed during the Hindu festival of Navratri. It is a folk dance from Gujarat.
What is Raas-Garba?
100
The Indian film industry which is equivalent to Hollywood
What is Bollywood?
200
This prayer is the first prayer recited at the beginning of the day, to pray to Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, and Lord Krishna
What is Karagray Vasathe Lakshmi...?
200
She (or he) takes the place of God on earth and just as we look to her/him for love and comfort we should look to God in the same way.
Who is your mother (or father)?
200
Recycling is done in order to save its resources.
What is Mother Earth?
200
Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Telegu, Marathi...
What are some of the languages of India?
200
This popular Bollywood actress held the title Miss World 1994, more recently known as Mrs. Abhishek Bachchan
Who is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan?
300
This prayer asks for forgiveness from Goddess Mother Earth for stepping on her with our feet.
What is Samudra Vasane Devi...?
300
This critical piece is required in order to light the deevo.
What is your energy?
300
This is the sound of God. Saying it at the beginning of any prayer gives us that connection with God. It is like using a key in a lock to unlock the door.
What is AUM?
300
These are some of the things that define our culture and who we are.
What is How you Worship? How you dress? How you speak? What you eat?
300
This movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2009.
What is Slumdog Millionaire?
400
This prayer is actually a quote from the Bhagwad Gita, where Lord Krishna speaks to Arjun.
What is Brahmaarpanam brahma havih...?
400
It is important to think about God throughout the day, but especially during these times. God has given us everything; and the least that we can do is remember him with gratitude.
Why do we do certain prayers in the morning, before meals, and at night?
400
The God in me recognizes the God in you.
What is Namaste?
400
Kurtis, chania cholis, jabho lengho, & sarees.
What are different types of clothing of India?
400
She is the most famous female Indian tennis player, known recently to have won the 2014 US Open Mixed Doubles title.
Who is Sania Mirza?
500
This prayer is one we learned in Gujarati.
What is O Ishwar Bhajiye Tane...?
500
This gentle animal provides milk, fertilizer, and fuel and is a mother to us.
What is the cow?
500
Peace to the known factors around us (pollution, wars, accidents, people fighting and arguing)
What is the 2nd Shanti in "Om Shanti Shanti Shanti"?
500
Cricket, obhi kho, kabbadi, & carrom.
What are some of the sports & games played in India?
500
This Indian American actor was nominated by President Obama for a key post in his administration to promote arts and humanity.
Who is Kal Penn?