Shivratri Quiz

Quiz for Shivaratri

Have fun attempting our fabulous Shivratri Quiz. For each correct answer, you get 1 point. Anything more than 6 points is good. So say "Har Har Mahadev" and get going!

Answer the questions below:

1. In Hindu Mythology, Lord Shiva is considered to be the God of
   select answer Creation Preservation Destruction Happiness
   
   
2. Along with Lord Shiva, which other two Gods are part of the Holy Hindu Trinity?
   select answer Brahma and Durga Ganesha and Vishnu Durga and Ganesha Brahma and Vishnu
   
   
3. What three fundamental powers of Lord Shiva does his Trishul (Trident) symbolize? select answer Will, Action and Knowledge Kindness, Endurance and Perseverance Honesty, Sincerity and Intelligence Strength, Will and Vigour
   
   
4. Which of these is not a name of Lord Shiva?
   select answer ManMohan Bhairava Neelkantha Aashutosh
   
   
5. Who is the divine consort of Lord Shiva?
   select answer Mohini Parvati Urvashi Sita
   
   
6. This is believed to be the divine abode of Lord Shiva
   select answer Annapurna Parvata Mandara Parvata Kumara Parvata Kailasha Parvata
   
   
7. According to Hindu mythology, which sacred river flows from the matted hair of Shiva?
   select answer Yamuna Saraswati Ganga Godavari
   
   
8. This bull serves as Shiva's mount
   select answer Nandi Kamdhenu Vasuki Shakti
   
   
9. Shiva's body is said to consist of five mantras, called
   select answer Maha Mrityunjay Mantra Panchabrahman Panchabhuta Panchendriya
   
   
10. The dancing posture of Lord Shiva is represented as
    select answer Shankara Nataraja Trinetra Bholenath
    
    
11. Shiva was given the name "Neelakantha" because
    select answer He killed a blue-skinned monster His throat is blue in colour He has a blue complexion He likes the blue colour