Navarathri

Which form of Navadurga is worshipped on the first day of Navaratri ?

• Maa Katyayani

• Maa Brahmacharini

• Maa SailaPutri

• Maa Chandraghanta

Which among the following is not associated with Navratri?

• Durga Puja

• Onam

• Bommai Kolu

• Saraswati Puja

Why do we revere and worship Nature as Devi?

• Nature is as beautiful as a goddess.

• Devi is energy that accounts for all the phenomena of Nature.

• Man has to control nature to establish his superiority in creation.

• Environment needs to be protected for a good quality of material life.

Answer explanation

Devi is energy that accounts for all the phenomena of Nature.

Swami says: When a reference is made to Devi, it signifies the unified form of Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi. The three together represent Shakthi. Shakthi is the energy that accounts for all the phenomena of Prakruthi (Nature). Nature is energy and the controller of that energy is the Lord.

Which scripture is associated with Navaratri?

• Yoga Vasista

• Devi Mahatmyam

• Bhagavad Gita

• Mahabharatha

Which of the three forms of Devi correspond to each of the three potencies?

• Durga: Materialisation, Lakshmi: Vibration, Saraswathi: Radiation

• Durga: Vibration, Lakshmi: radiation, Saraswathi: materialisation

• Durga: Radiation, Lakshmi: Materialisation, Saraswathi: Vibration

• Durga: Materialisation, Lakshmi: Radiation, Saraswathi: Vibration

Answer explanation

Durga: Materialisation, Lakshmi: Vibration, Saraswathi: Radiation

The body indicates Kriya Shakthi. The mind is the repository of Ichcha Shakthi. The Athma is Jnana Shakthi.

Kriya Shakthi comes from the body, which is material. The power that activates the body that is inert and makes it vibrant is Ichcha Shakthi. The power that induces the vibrations of Ichcha Shakthi is Jnana Shakthi, which causes radiation (of energy).

These three potencies are represented by the manthra: "Om Bhur-Bhuvah-Suvah"

Ghatastapana is observed on which day of Navaratri?

• Eighth

• First

• Ninth

• Sixth

Answer explanation

Ghata means "pot or vessel" and sthapana means "to establish". Combining both words the literal meaning is to establish a pot. Ghatasthapana is also known as Kalasthapana as Kalasa is also a type of water vessel.

On which day of Navaratri is Maa Kalaratri worshipped?

• Third

• Sixth

• Seventh

• Ninth

Whch country celebrates Navratri by the name 'Dashain'?

• Nepal

• Srilanka

• Singapore

• Malaysia

With which act does Navratri conclude in Southern India?

• Animal Sacrifice in temples

• Vidhyaarambam - children are initiated into the world of letters

• Special martial arts are performed in temples and sacred places

• A special feast is held in homes and in temples

What is Navarathri particularly associated with in the Telangana state of India?

• Sweets and delicacies

• Large murtis of Goddess Durga

• Bull fight

• Bathukamma

Answer explanation

Bathukamma is floral festival celebrated predominantly in Telangana and some parts of Andhra Pradesh.