Question

The Gayatri ("GUY-uh-tree") mantra is dedicated to Savitr ("SAH-vee-tur"), a member of the Adityas, who govern this domain. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this celestial domain governed by Surya, who is venerated by flying kites during Makar Sankranti.
ANSWER: the Sun
[10h] Kites are also flown during this festival, observed on the last day of Shravana. It's not Bhai Dooj, but during this festival, sisters tie a piece of string around their brothers' wrists as a symbol of protection.
ANSWER: Raksha Bandhan [or Rakhi; or Saluno; or Silono; or Rakri]
[10m] The kite fighting game of changa chait is played during this country's festivals of Dashain and Tihar. Hindus often pilgrim to the Pashupatinath ("PUH-shoo-PUH-tin-aath") temple in this modern-day country, where Queen Maya gave birth to the Buddha.
ANSWER: Nepal [or Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal]
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