Shivratri Quiz

Lord Shiva is considered to be the God of

• Happiness

• Creation

• Destruction

• Preservation

What three fundamental powers of Lord Shiva does his Trishul (Trident) symbolize?

• Honesty, Sincerity and Intelligence

• Will, Action and Knowledge

• Kindness, Endurance and Perseverance

• Strength, Will and Vigour

Shiva's body is said to consist of five mantras, called

• Mahamritunjay mantra

• Panchabrahman

• Panchbhuta

• Panchendriya

The dancing posture of Lord Shiva is represented as

• Nataraj

• Trinetra

• Bholenath

• Shankara

This is believed to be the divine abode of Lord Shiva

• Annapurna Parvata

• Mandara Parvata

• Kumara Parvata

• Kailasha Parvata

Which sacred river flows from the matted hair of Shiva?

• Yamuna

• Krishna

• Kaveri

• Ganga

How many eyes does Shiva have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the cosmic dance of Shiva called

• Kathak

• Tandava

• Kathakali

• Bharatanatyam

Who wrote the Shiva Tandava stotra

• Valmiki

• Durvasa

• Ravana

• Kalidasa

Shiva was given the name "Neelakantha" because

• He killed a blue-skinned monster

• His throat is blue in colour

• He has a blue complexion

• He likes the blue colour