Mahashivratri Quiz-SSSE

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

• Creation

• Preservation

• Destruction

• Happiness

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

• Lord Brahma and Goddess Durga

• Lord Ganesha and Lord Vishnu

• Goddess Durga and Lord Ganesh

• Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu

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

• Will, Action and Knowledge

• Kindness, Endurance and Perseverance

• Honesty, Sincerity and Intelligence

• Strength, Will and Vigour

Which of these is not a name of Lord Shiva?

• Manmohan

• Bhairava

• Neelkantha

• Aashutosh

Who is the divine consort of Lord Shiva?

• Mohini

• Parvathi

• Urvashi

• Sita

This is believed to be the divine abode of Lord Shiva

• Annapoorna Parvath

• Mandara Parvath

• Kumara Parvath

• Kailash Parvath

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

• Yamuna

• Saraswati

• Ganga

• Godavari

This bull serves as Shiva's mount

• Nandi

• Kamdhenu

• Vasuki

• Shakti

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

• Maha Mrithyunjaya Mantra

• Panchabrahman

• Panchabhuta

• Panchendriya

The dancing posture of Lord Shiva is represented as

• Shankara

• Nataraja

• Bholenath

• Trinetra