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1.Along with Lord Shiva, which other two Gods are part of the Holy Hindu Trinity? a.Brahma and Durga b.Ganesha and Vishnu c.Durga and Ganesha d.Brahma.

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2 1.Along with Lord Shiva, which other two Gods are part of the Holy Hindu Trinity? a.Brahma and Durga b.Ganesha and Vishnu c.Durga and Ganesha d.Brahma and Vishnu 1. In Hindu Mythology, Lord Shiva is considered to be the God of a. Creation b. Preservation c. Destruction d. Happiness

3 2. Which of these is not a name of Lord Shiva? a.ManMohan b.Bhairava c.Neelkantha d.Aashutosh 2. What three fundamental powers of Lord Shiva does his Trishul (Trident) symbolize? a.Will, Action and Knowledge b. Kindness, Endurance and Perseverance c. Honesty, Sincerity and Intelligence d. Strength, Will and Vigour

4 3. Who is the divine consort of Lord Shiva? a.Mohini b.Parvati c.Urvashi d.Sita 3. Shiva's body is said to consist of five mantras, called a.Maha Mrityunjay Mantra b.Panchabrahman c.Panchabhuta d.Panchendriya

5 4.This is believed to be the divine abode of Lord Shiva a.Annapurna Parvata b.Mandara Parvata c.Kumara Parvata d.Kailasha Parvata 4.Shiva was given the name "Neelakantha" because a.He killed a blue-skinned monster b.His throat is blue in color c.He has a blue complexion d.He likes the blue color

6 5. According to Hindu mythology, which sacred river flows from the matted hair of Shiva? a.Yamuna b. Saraswati c. Ganga d. Godavari 5.When does Maha Shiv Ratri fall in: a.Nov- Dec b.Jun- Jul c.Feb – Mar d.Sep – Oct

7 6. This bull serves as Shiva's mount a.Nandi b.Kamdhenu c.Vasuki d.Shakti 6. This is a famous Shiva temple: a.Amarnath b.Tirupathi c.Madurai d. Akshartham

8 7.How many eyes does Lord Shiva have. a.2 eyes b.5 eyes c.3 eyes d.4 eyes 7.What is the symbol of worship of Lord Shiva

9 8. Shiva wears this around his neck a.Snake b.Rope c.Golden necklaces d. Garland 8. Shiva is called Tryambaka Deva because: Meaning of the word Rudraksha rudra – strict or uncompromising ; aksha : eye

10 9. Shiva is either seated or wears this. a.Lion Skin b.Tiger Skin c.Boar skin 9. The 3 lines that are drawn on Lord Shiva’s forehead is called: a.kum kum b.Vibhoothi c.Chandan d.Haldi

11 10. The dancing posture of Lord Shiva is represented as a.Shankara b.Nataraja c.Trinetra d.Bholenath 10. Lord Shiva wears this necklace : a.Gold necklace b.Pearl necklace c.Rudraksha mala 11. How many beads are there in a Rudraksha a.100 b.150 c.108 d.50

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