Festivals

The cinema theater is dark except for the huge, brightly lit screen. We are there to watch a science fiction thriller. As the events unfold on the screen, we are absorbed into the movie. We smile, laugh, cry and despair …

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“What is your new year resolution?” the teacher asked eight year old Destiny. “I have made a promise to brush my teeth two times every day,” she replied with a beaming smile. When a new year is being ushered in, …

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1. The alias name of Goddess Durga that means the three eyed goddess a. Triyambake b. Chamundeshwari c. Kali 2. The auspicious occasion that heralds the advent of Durga Pooja a. Holi b. Mahalaya C. Diwali 3. Name the vehicle of Goddess Durga a. Mouse b. Lion C. Tiger 4. Mother Durga killed …

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Infinite ways to Infinite Bliss Srimad Bhagavata Mahatmyam, at the very outset says: ‘Chintaamanir-loka-sukham suradruhu swargasampadam; prayacchati guruhu preeto Vaikuntam yogidurlabam’ — Chintamani bestows worldly desires; Kalpakavruksha even the comforts of heaven but Vaikuntam, rare even for Yogis, is attained …

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1. What does the word ‘Diwali’ mean? A. Festival of Colors B. Festival Of Lights C. Festival of Music 2. Which three religious groups celebrate Diwali? A. Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism B. Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism C. Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism 3. In which Hindu month is Diwali celebrated? A. Margasirsa …

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1. What does the word ‘Diwali’ mean? a. Festival of Colors b. Festival Of Lights c. Festival of Music 2. Which three religious groups celebrate Diwali? a. Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism b. Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism c. Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism 3. In …

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Kids’ Stories/Trivia Diwali is the most popular and most spectacular festival in India. It marks the victory of good over evil, and the lifting of spiritual darkness. There are different legends associated with the celebration of Diwali. Here we present …

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Mahishasura was a mighty asura who could change his form at will to that of a buffalo (mahisha in Sanskrit means buffalo). He terrorized and defeated the devas, and usurped the throne of Indra, the Lord of the devas. The devas led by Brahma approached Vishnu and …

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1. Name the deity from whom Mahishasura, the demon, received the boon of near-immortality? a. Lord Shiva b. Lord Vishnu c. Lord Brahma 2. On which day does the worship of Devi Durga begin? a. Mahasaptami b. Dashami c. Mahalaya 3. What …

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1. Name the deity from whom Mahishasura, the demon, received the boon of near-immortality? a. Lord Shiva b. Lord Vishnu c. Lord Brahma 2. On which day does the worship of Devi Durga begin? a. Mahasaptami b. Dashami c. Mahalaya …

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