Maha Shiv Ratri

Why did Lord Shiva drink the poison?

• He was thirsty

• He wanted to defeat the snake

• He wanted to save the world

• He hated the world

On which night Lord Shiva performed the Tandav dance?

• On new year

• When he killed Lord Ganesha

• On amavasya

• On Maha Shiv Ratri

How did Lord Shiva handle the poison?

• By doing Tandav

• By eating Bilva leaves

• By staying awake whole night.

• By putting ash all over his body

Which is the dancing Avatar of Lord Shiva?

• Tandav Avatar

• Nataraj Avatar

• Vanar Avatar

• Matsya Avatar

Why are Bilva leaves offered on Maha Shiva Ratri?

• To impress Lord Shiva

• To make a wish

• To commemorate how Lord shiva saved the hunter

• To make him calm from his anger.

Which Avatar of Lord Shiva promoted gender equality?

• Vanar avatar

• Matsya Avatar

• Nataraja Avatar

• Ardhanareshwar Avatar

Which Avatar of Lord Shiva killed Kamadev?

• The day He killed Kamadev

• On Diwali

• On Maha Shiv Ratri

• There is no such day

Maha Shiva Ratri is crucial for gaining control over which Gunas?

• Moksha Guna (Salvation)

• Chinta Guna (Stress and worry)

• Rajas Guna and Tamas Guna (passion & ignorance)

• Mahanta Guna (Pride)

Why did Lord Shiva tied up Ganga in his hair?

• To impress Parvati

• To stop Ganga from taking revenge

• Because Lord Shiva loved Ganga

• Because She wanted to become a river

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

• Creation

• preservation

• destruction

• happiness