Maha Shiv Ratri Quiz

To celebrate Maha Shiv Ratri means

• To be awake at night and worship the divine.

• To make a promise, to hold a fast & to sacrifice yourself

• To celebrate the birthday of Shiva

• To celebrate the meeting of Soul & Supreme Soul

Why the festival is called Maha Shiv Ratri (the Great Night of Shiva), not Shiv Jayanti (birthday of Shiva)?

• Shiva is born in the night

• His birthday is divine and unique.

• He dispels the darkness and ignites the light within.

• He destroys the sins & make us pure

What is the meaning of Shiva?

• Constant

• Divine

• Benefactor

• Love

Which dance is performed by god Shiva on the night of Mahashivratri?

• Kathak

• Tandav

• Kuchipudi

• Bharatanatyam

Why do we hoist the flag on Shivratri?

• To hoist the flag of happiness with waves of happiness

• To glorify the father's name

• To reveal the father

• All of the above

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

• Moksha Guna (Salvation)

• Chinta Guna (Stress and worry)

• Mahanta Guna (Pride)

• Rajas Guna and Tamas Guna (passion & ignorance)

What is the reason behind offering Bilva leaves on Shivalingam on Mahashivratri?

• To soothe hot temper of god shiva

• To get all wishes fulfilled

• They are very dear to Lord Shiva

• All of these

How many Jyotirlinga temples are there in India?

• 12

• 10

• 9

• 8

What is the greatest gift we can give to God Shiva on this auspicious birthday?

• To worship with pure heart

• To be awake whole night

• To renounce body consciousness

• To sing and dance with happiness

What is the meaning of Abhishekam? Why do we perform on Shivlingam?

• Because of love for the God

• To Fulfill our desires

• A ritual performed in devotion

• To pour or bathe something typically on idol or deity with sacred substances, as well as the space around it, removing any impurities or negative energies.