Shambho Mahadeva

The bhajan 'Shambho Mahadeva' is based on which Raga?

• Raag Mayamalavagowlai

• Raag Brindavani

• Raag Sankarabharanam

Who is Parthi Pureeshwara in the song?

• Sri Krishna

• Shirdi Sai Baba

• Sri Sathya Sai

Answer explanation

Sri Sathya Sai Baba was an Indian guru and philanthropist.

Where is Puttaparthi located in India?

• Andhra Pradesh

• Tamil Nadu

• Madhya Pradesh

What is Sri Sathya Sai Baba's message?

• Love yourself

• We are all one

• Love all, serve all

Which benevolent goddess is the wife of Lord Shiva?

• Radha

• Sita

• Parvati

• Saraswati

Lord Shiva is also known as:

• Mallikarjuna

• Govinda

• Mahadeva

What does the phrase given below mean?

Bhava Bhaya Harana

• One who motivates you

• One who loves you unconditionally

• One who is immortal

• One who destroys fears

What does the phrase 'pinaka paani' mean?

• One who is compassionate

• One who holds a bow

• One who holds a flute

• One who can destroy demons

Answer explanation

Pinaka in Sanskrit means 'bow'.

Which festival is celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva?

• Janmashtami

• Holi

• Mahashivarathri

• Deepawali

Complete this line from the bhajan.

Mangala Charana ______

• Parvati Ramana

• Mallikarjuna

• Paavana

• Trilochana

Answer explanation

In Sanskrit, trilochana means three-eyed lord or Lord Shiva.