Origins
Who was the Demon king and father of Prahlad?
Hiranyakashipu
When celebrating Holi, singing Jaha Sadguru Khele Vasant, Maharaj pointed to who as the sadguru?
Gunatitanand Swami
What was Shriji Maharaj's favorite festival?
Fuldol
Who was the sister of the father of Prahlad
Holika
What three things does Fagwa consist of?
Roasted chickpeas, dates, and popcorn
Where was Mahant Swami Maharaj when he reassured everyone that by Bhagwan's wish, it will not rain on Holi day?
The BAPS mandir in Bharuch.
Krishna Bhagwan and Arjun climbed ____ in Junagadh, Gujarat. There, in order to please Shri Krishna, the _____ made a beautiful ____ from fresh ______.
Mt. Girnar;
Yadavs;
Hindolo;
Flowers;
Sydney, Australia
On Fuldol, people traditionally offer fagwa (the food). The female devotee's equested a unique fagwa from Shriji Maharaj in the form of a prayer to be delivered. This prayer was ________ by ________ Swami.
“Maha balvant maya tamari, jene awariya narnari…” by Nishkulanand Swami.
What is the symbolic meaning of Holika getting destroyed in the fire? (Hint: what does Holika represent and what does Prahlad represent)
Symbolically, maya, in the form of Holika, was destroyed by Prahlad's staunch devotion. Hence, the story of Prahlad teaches us that we should offer unalloyed bhakti to eradicate our maya.
In Vachnamrut ____ 1-_, Maharaj states that we should constantly recall the divine actions of Bhagwan because:
Knowing this, why are festivals important?
VACHANAMRUT GADHADA 1-3:
Because if at the time of death he forgets God’s form, but remembers the divine actions and incidents performed by him at various places, or if he remembers those satsangis, brahmachãrisor sadhus, then by that association, God’s form will also be remembered. After all, even if a sinner remembers these occasions at the time of his death, he will also attain the abode of God.
Holi is also the birthday anniversary of ____, the ___ avatar of Vishnu Bhagwan.
Nar-Narayan Deva's; 4th
Fuldol, also known as _____, is celebrated on _____ ___ _. (Hint: Indian Calender date)
Pushpadolotsav; Fagan Vad 1
Finish the lyric: “Koti Krishna ..."
“Koti Krishna jode haath, Koti Vishnu name maath, Koti Brahma kathe gnaan, Koti Shiv dhare dhyaan, Jahaa sadguru khele vasant…”
Where was pushpadolotsav in 2013?
Ahmedabad