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Thaipusam

Authored by Threeyampaghee Kalithasan

Religious Studies

10th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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1.What is Thaipusam about?

It is a festival celebrated to honour the occasion where Goddess Parvati bestows Lord Murugan with a spear so he could vanquish the evil demon, Soorapadman.

celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar or lunar calendar.

an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25

a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican heritage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Thaipusam is a festival celebrated by the tamil devotees of________________.

Ganesha

Murugan

Shiva

Krisna

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do devotees carry kavadi?

Kavadi worship at Thaipusam is rooted in the story of the demon Idumban.

No reason

Because its a ritual

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why do the devotees wear yellow?

It is because yellow is Lord Murugan’s favourite colour

It is because yellow is also associated with new beginnings, peace and happiness.

It is a traditional colour

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30 sec • 1 pt

How long is Thaipusam celebrated?

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Why do devotees fast 48 days prior to fulfilling their vows?

7.

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1 min • 1 pt

What happens to the milk carried by devotees?

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