Shiva Quiz

Shiva was given the name "Neelakantha" because

(hint: neel-blue, kantha-throat)

• He killed a blue-skinned monster

• His throat is blue in color

• People just nicknamed him that

• Blue is his favorite color

Where is Lord Shiva's third eye located?

• Chin

• Cheek

• Forehead

• Heart

The serpent is placed around Lord Shiva's...

• Hand

• Neck

• Leg

Who is the divine consort of Lord Shiva?

• Kausalya

• Lakshmi

• Parvathi

• Saraswati

What is the general job of Lord Shiva?

• Creator

• Destroyer

• Maintainer

"What" is Lord Shiva?

• Avatara

• Jiva

• Neither

What is Lord Shiva's sampradaya called?

• Rudra Sampradaya

• Blue Guy Sampradaya

• Brahma Madhva Gaudiya Sampradaya

• Nandi Sampradaya

True or False: Lord Shiva is easily pleased. (Hint: He would give boons to demons.)

• True

• False

Who fasted on Maha Shivratri along with King Chitrabhanu?

• Suswara

• The sage Ashtavakra

• His wife

• Nandi & Lord Shiva

What type of tree did Suswara climb on to? (Multiple Choice)

• Bel/Bael Tree

• Golden Apple Tree

• Banana Tree

• Palm Tree