SHIVARATRI

The dancing form of Lord Shiva is represented as

• Najaraja

• shankara

• Bholenath

• Trinetra

Shiva was given the name "Neelakantha" because

• He killed a blue skinned monster

• He likes the blue colour

• His throat is blue in colour

• he has a blue complexation

According to Hindu mythology, which sacred river flows from the matted hair of Shiva?

• Yamuna

• Krishna

• Kaveri

• Ganga

This is believed to be the divine abode of Lord Shiva

• Mandara Parvata

• Govardhana Parvata

• Kailasa Parvata

• Kumara Parvata

Along with Lord Shiva, which other two Gods are part of the Holy Hindu Trimurthy?

• Brahma and Vishnu

• Krishna and Saraswati

• Ganesha and Durga

• Brahma and Parvati

What is the pancha akshara mantra for Shiva

• Om Sahana Vavatu

• Om Namah Shivaya

• Om Ganeshaya Namaha

• Swami Sharanam

In Hindu Mythology, Lord Shiva is considered to be the God of

• creation

• destruction

• happiness

• preservation

Which is the musical instrument Shiva has

• flute

• piano

• veena

• Damaru

How many eyes does Shiva have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is there on Shiva's hair?

• ashes

• gold

• Trishulam

• Crescent Moon