Why are festivals important to believers?
They remember important events and teachings
They make people forget about their religion
People can spend a lot of money and enjoy themselves
What is the popular Hindu festival of Diwali often called?
The festival of colour
The big feast
The festival of light
Which Hindu Deity's deeds are often retold at the time of the Diwali festival?
Prince Rama
Prince Arjun
Ravan
The Hindu goddess of wealth is often worshipped at Diwali. What is her name?
Princess Sita
Kali
Lakshmi
What is a rangoli?
A special sweet dish eaten at Diwali
A colourful pattern some Hindus create around doorsteps at Diwali
A type of firework used to celebrate Diwali
What is a common theme across many Hindu festivals?
Seeing family
Good overcoming evil
Praying lots
Which popular Hindu Deity is associated with the festival of Holi?
Lord Krishna
Lord Shiva
Lord Ganesh
What do many Hindus do to celebrate Holi?
Paint a special pattern
Throw away all their old paint
Have paint fights and play jokes on one another
Why might effigies of Holika be burnt on a bonfire as part of Holi celebrations?
She is the goddess of Holi
She tried to kill her nephew in a fire
She loves fires
Which Hindu festival includes sisters tying a rakhi on their brothers' wrists to symbolise love and blessings?
Rakhi Day
Raksha Bandan
Ramnavami