Q.1.
The beginning of the year in January marks the celebration of the Sankranti or Pongal festival. What does this festival celebrate?
Q.2.
One of the most important festivals is Holi. Which of these best describes the festival?
Q.3.
Which one of the Hindu festivals is celebrated by fasting throughout the day and staying awake at night in prayer?
Q.4.
While the 1st of January is New Year's Day according to the Gregorian Calendar, in the Hindu calendar the beginning of a new year usually falls in the month of April. What is the name of the Hindu New Year Festival?
Q.5.
Onam is an important festival celebrated mostly in which Indian state?
Q.6.
Ramanavami is another important Hindu festival dedicated to the god Rama. Why is this festival celebrated?
Q.7.
Janmashtami is a popular festival celebrated to mark the birth of which Hindu God?
Q.8.
One of the popular festivals in September/October is celebrated for nine nights and ten days. By what two names is this festival known in Mysore?
Q.9.
Ganesh Chaturthi is an important festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This is one of the most important Hindu festivals and is celebrated by preparing which sweet dish?
Q.10.
Pancha Ganapati is a five day festival which takes place between the 21st and the 25th of December. To which god is the festival in honour?