Janmastami Quiz

Krishna appeared on in the dark fortnight of....

• Eighth day of Bhadra

• Eighth day of Shravan

• Eighteenth day of Kartik

• None of these

Answer explanation

Krishna appeared on the eighth day of the dark fortnight(krishna paksha) of the Bhadra month.

Krishna appeared at....

• Vrindavan

• Mathura

• Gokul

• Barsana

Who all of these are siblings of Krishna ?

• Balarama

• Arjuna

• Subhadra

• Draupadi

Who performed the name giving ceremony for Krishna?

• Vyas Dev

• Vasudev Mahraj

• Garga Muni

• Vishwamitra

Answer explanation

Garga Muni was the head priest for the Yadu Dynasty, who seceretly performed the auspicious name giving ceremony for Krishna and Balrama in a cowshed.

Because Krishna possess all 6 opulences in full for eternity, he is known as ....

• Hrishikesh

• Bhagavan

• Keshav

• Shyam Sundar

Answer explanation

Bhaga - 6 opulences

Van - one who posesses

Krishna is called Murari because ....

• He plays flute (Murli)

• He delivered the demon Mura

• He ate dirt of Vraja

• He delivered the demon Madhu

Answer explanation

Mura - Mura demon

Ari - Enemy

Krishna is infallible by nature, so he is famous as ....

• Govinda

• Achyuta

• Madhav

• Janardana

Because of His immense love towards cows, Krishna is famous as ....

• Gopal

• Natwara

• Govinda

• Madan Mohan

Answer explanation

Gopal - the care taker of cows

Govinda - one who gives pleasure to cows

Because Krishna is the lover of His devotees, he is famous as ....

• Vrajendra Nandan

• Bhakt vatsal

• Giridhari

• Gokula Nandan

Beacuse of His pastimes of stealing butter, Krishna is famous as ....

• Taskara

• Gopijana Vallabh

• Yogeshwara

• Ranchod

Answer explanation

Taskara - thief