Key Words Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is Bhakti?
a movement emphasising the mutual love and intense emotional attachment from a devotee to a personal God and from the God to the devotee e.g pilgrimage
What is diwali?
this hindu festival of light
When is diwali celebrated?
between october and november
What are Goshallas?
these are protective shelters for cows in India due to there religious significance in hinduism
What is a Guru?
a Hindu spiritual guide/ teacher
What is Holi?
the festival of colour
When is Holi celebrated?
in the spring between February and March
What is a Mandir?
a hindu temple/ place of worship
What is a a murti?
and image or statue of a God
What is a pilgrimage?
a journey to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion
What is Puja?
a ritual of worship that contains all five senses often carried out at home
what is Raksha Bandan?
a festival to celebrate brotherhood and love
