Hindu Festivals and Celebrations Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Diwali
A
Festival of light
Most common festival
Celebrates Rama’s victory over Ravana
Associated with fortune and wealth - Lakshmi
Rangoli are sacred geometry at thresholds
2
Q
Holi (colors, Krishna)
A
Colors and spring
The start of the agrarian season
Colors have symbolic meaning
Celebrates good triumphing over evil (victory by Vishnu?)
Krishna wanted to share his color with the people
3
Q
Navratri
A
9 night celebration
Durga’s festival
4
Q
Kukur Tigar
A
dog worship in Nepal
Idea that dogs guide us to heaven
Dogs worshipped in Nepal
5
Q
Pandal
A
like nativity scenes, temporary shrine/structures
