Times of Religious Significance (Junior Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What are times of religious significance in Hinduism typically marked through?
What are times of religious significance in Hinduism typically marked through?
Festivals, rituals & pilgrimages
When does Diwali typically occur?
When does Diwali typically occur?
October or November
Which sacred text tells the story of Rama's victory over Ravana celebrated during Diwali?
Which sacred text tells the story of Rama's victory over Ravana celebrated during Diwali?
The Ramayana
What do the diyas lit during Diwali represent?
What do the diyas lit during Diwali represent?
Removal of spiritual darkness
Which goddess is worshipped during Diwali for wealth and prosperity?
Which goddess is worshipped during Diwali for wealth and prosperity?
Lakshmi
What is Holi known as?
What is Holi known as?
The festival of colours
Who was rescued from being burned alive by the demoness Holika?
Who was rescued from being burned alive by the demoness Holika?
Prahlad
What are the bonfires lit on the evening before Holi called?
What are the bonfires lit on the evening before Holi called?
Holika Dahan
On what date does Makar Sankranti occur each year?
On what date does Makar Sankranti occur each year?
14 January
What special foods are prepared during Makar Sankranti?
What special foods are prepared during Makar Sankranti?
Foods with sesame seeds & jaggery
How often does the Kumbh Mela take place?
How often does the Kumbh Mela take place?
Every twelve years
What did gods and demons battle over in the story behind Kumbh Mela?
What did gods and demons battle over in the story behind Kumbh Mela?
A pot with nectar of immortality