3 Woship And Celebration Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is Ayodhya
The Hindu pilgrimage city where Rama was born.
What is darshan
Paying respect to a holy image, being in the presence of a deity or having a vision of a chosen deity to receive their blessing
What is Divali
The Hindu festival of light celebrated around October time. It means “cluster of lights”. The story of Rama and Sita is told.
What is Durga puja
A celebration during Navarati when the power of Durga (a goddess) over evil is celebrated. Worship of Durga.
What is Holi
The festival of colours celebrated in Spring during which paint is thrown and stories of Krishna and goodness overcoming evil are told.
What is murti
The image/statue/picture of a deity used in worship
What is Navarati
The nine mights festival before Dussehra during which Shakti is celebrated.
What is prashad
Sacred food/blessed offerings offered and then distributed to devotees after worship.
What is puja
The ceremonies/Hindu ritual connected with worship.
What is Varanasi
Pilgrimage city on the Ganges associated with death rituals. One of the abodes of Shiva.
What is yatra
Pilgrimage -Hindus go on pilgrimages as a means of reaching moksha and escaping the cycle of samsara.
What is arti
The light/fire ceremony when incense or lamps are offered to deities to welcome them.
