Navratri quiz

What is the significance of fasting during Navratri

• To lose weight

• To cleanse the body and soul

• To prove one’s devotion

• To follow a dietary trend

Answer explanation

According to the art of living, fasting during Navratri makes that inner journey towards bliss and joy easier to make.

Goddess Durga killed?

• Ravana

• Mahishasur

• Bakasur

• Hiranyakashyap

Skanda Mata is worshipped on which day of Navratri?

• 2nd Day

• 5th Day

• 4th Day

• 7th Day

What is the significance of Garba and Dandiya Dances during Navratri?

• Celebrating the harvest season

• Commemorating a historical battle

• Expressing devotion to the goddess

• Welcoming the monsoon season

Answer explanation

Garba and Dandiya are believed to be the indication of dramatisation of the fight between Goddess Durga, power of Shakti and Mahishasur, the Demon King.

When is the Shardiya Navratri celebrated?

• Spring season

• Rainy season

• Lunar month of Ashwin

• None of the above

Answer explanation

Shardiya Navratri falls in the Lunar Month of Ashwin during Sharad Ritu. In fact, the name Shardiya Navratri has been taken from Sharad Ritu.

Who is the vehicle of Goddess Durga?

• Lion

• Tiger

• Lion and Tiger

• None of the above

In Telangana state of India, Navratri is famous for?

• Sweets and Delicacies

• Bullfight

• Large idol of Goddess Durga

• Bathukamma

Answer explanation

Bathukamma is a famous festival of Telangana. It is a floral festival where women create beautiful flower arrangements in a shape of a cone and worship as a symbol of Goddess Gauri.

Navratri concludes in Kerala with?

• Animal Sacrifice in Bhagvati temples

• Special Martial Arts

• Vidya Rambham- children are intiated into the world of letters.

• Special feast is held in homes and temples

Which avatar of Goddess Durga is known to be the most ferocious form?

• Skanda Mata

• Katyayani

• Chandrakanta

• Kalaratri

Navratri festival occurs how many times in a year?

• 3

• 1

• 2

• 4

Answer explanation

Devi Mahatmya, also known as Durga Saptashati, is a scripture that narrates the glory and power of Goddess Durga. It is a significant text recited during Navratri to invoke blessings of Goddess and seek her protection. It has 700 verses.