Festivals
How long is Navratri celebrated for?
9 days
The home city of Ram
What is Ayodhya?
What year did India become independent? What 2 states or countries were created?
August 15, 1947
India and Pakistan
What animal is considered sacred in India?
Cow
What is Trikal Sandhya?
Remembering God at the most important times in our life when God comes to gift us, three times a day: 1) morning (when we get up) recollection is gifted; 2) (when we have our food) digestion is gifted; and 3) (at night while sleeping) peace is gifted by God.
What festival includes a day for dhanteras and a day for Bhai Duj?
Diwali
Who is the eldest of the Pandavas?
This person was a leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
What is the largest river in India?
Ganges
What date do we celebrate Manushya Gaurav Din "Human Dignity Day"? Why?
October 19th, Dadaji lived a human centric life and did a lot of work on human upliftment
Symbolic Ravan burning festival to celebrate victory over evil
What is dashera?
Who are the three sisters that Bhishma kidnaps?
Amba, Ambika, and Ambalika
Name 3 of the freedom fighters from India.
Subhas Chandra Bose, Jawaharlal Nehru, Bhagat Singh, Rani Lakshmibai
What is known as the monument of love in India?
Taj Mahal
Name 5 Prayogs (Experiments)
Vruksh Mandir, BSK, Yuvatikendra/Yuvakendra, Yogeshwar Krushi, Matsyaganda, Amrutalayam, Bhavpheri, Bhaktipheri
This festival, celebrated in the state of Tamil Nadu, involves the creation of intricate kolam designs in front of homes and temples.
What is Pongal?
Laws that describe responsibilities of individuals based on their varna (caste), rules of governance, marriage, inheritance, judicial procedures, and moral conduct.
Laws of Manu
"Jai Hind" is said by who?
Subhash Chandra Bose
Name 2 of the 3 bodies of water that surround India.
Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast
Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion in 1997, the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1996 for Community Leadership, India’s second highest civilian honour – the Padma Vibhushan Award – in 1999
This festival, celebrated in the state of Kerala, marks the return of the mythical King Mahabali and is known for its grand boat races and cultural performances.
What is Onam?
What are the 4 "ashrams" that every person should ideally go through each of these stages?
Who was the revolutionary leader and socialist known for his role in the Kakori Conspiracy and the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association?
Ram Prasad Bismil was a revolutionary leader and socialist who played a prominent role in the Kakori Conspiracy of 1925, aimed at looting British government funds to finance the Indian independence movement. He was also a founding member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA).
What do the colors of the flags mean?
Orange : courage & sacrifice
White : peace, unity & truth
Green : faith & fertility
Pujniya Dadaji has faith in 3 things:
1.God
2. Vedas/Upnishads
3. Yuvan (Youth)