Question 1: Which festival is featured in today’s image?
- Holi
- Diwali
- Lohri
Correct Answer: Holi
Fact: Holi is an ancient Hindu festival mentioned in early religious texts such as the Mimamsa Sutra. The work was written by Rishi Jaimini about 300-200 BCE, and it is one of the most important ancient Hindu philosophical texts.
Question 2: Which state hosts the biggest Holi celebration?
- Alabama
- Texas
- Utah
Correct Answer: Utah
Fact: The Festival of Colors is the largest celebration of Holi in the Western Hemisphere, held at Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Utah. Visitors embrace the festive spirit by gleefully tossing bags of colorful powder at each other and up into the air.
Question 3: The legend of the love between Radha and which god led to Holi?
- Krishna
- Vishnu
- Ram
Correct Answer: Krishna
Fact: Holi celebrates the love story of the gods Radha and Krishna. Krishna, who is depicted with blue skin, is said to have playfully smeared colors on Radha's face. This gave rise to the festival's signature tradition of throwing colorful powders and water at each other.