Hindu Practices Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is Puja?
Prayer and worship.
What is Bhakti?
Devotional worship to a deity.
What is a Shrine?
A sacred space in the home or temple.
What is a Mandir?
A Hindu temple.
What is an Arti ceremony?
Worship using light from wicks soaked in ghee.
What is a Havan ceremony?
Fire sacrifice ritual.
What is Darshan?
Seeing and being seen by a deity.
What is a Mantra?
A sacred chant.
What is Bhajan/Kirtan?
Devotional songs and chants.
Who is a Guru?
A spiritual teacher.
What is Ashram?
A spiritual community or retreat.
What is Yoga?
Union with God through mental and physical discipline.
What is Karma Yoga?
Path of action and selfless service.
What is Bhakti Yoga?
Path of devotion.
What is Jnana Yoga?
Path of knowledge.
What is Moksha?
Spiritual liberation.
What is a Festival in Hinduism?
A religious celebration.
What is Diwali?
Festival of lights celebrating Rama and Sita.
What is Holi?
Festival of colors celebrating spring and Prahlada.
What is Kumbh Mela?
Pilgrimage to bathe in sacred rivers.
