Marking the Passing of Time and Seasons (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What type of calendar does the Hindu calendar system operate as?
What type of calendar does the Hindu calendar system operate as?
A lunar calendar
What is Krishna paksh in the Hindu calendar?
What is Krishna paksh in the Hindu calendar?
Dark half from full moon to new moon
What is Shukla paksh in the Hindu calendar?
What is Shukla paksh in the Hindu calendar?
Bright half from new moon to full moon
Who is the Vikram Samvata calendar system named after?
Who is the Vikram Samvata calendar system named after?
King Vikramaditya
When is Holi observed in the Hindu calendar?
When is Holi observed in the Hindu calendar?
Purnima (full moon) in Phalgun month
What does the word 'Holi' derive from?
What does the word 'Holi' derive from?
'Hola' meaning grain offerings
When does Diwali occur in the Hindu calendar?
When does Diwali occur in the Hindu calendar?
Amavasya night in Kartik month
What does Diwali symbolise?
What does Diwali symbolise?
Victory of divine forces over evil
When does Mahashivratri fall in the Hindu calendar?
When does Mahashivratri fall in the Hindu calendar?
14th day of dark fortnight in Magh
What does Janmashtami celebrate?
What does Janmashtami celebrate?
Lord Krishna's birthday
What does 'Navratri' literally mean?
What does 'Navratri' literally mean?
Festival of nine nights
What is Havana in Hindu religious practice?
What is Havana in Hindu religious practice?
Ancient Vedic fire worship