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Our Indian Temples and their facts

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The town where the temple 'Dhandayudhapani Temple' is known as Palani. What is the name of Palani?

a)

Fruit of Wisdom

b)

Fruit of Bravery

c)

Fruit of Darling

d)

Fruit of Intelligence

2.

What is the length of the foot statue of Hanuman near the temple of the Jakhu Hanuman Temple which overlooks the small town of Sanjauli, in the the Shivalik mountains.

a)

107

b)

108

c)

109

d)

106

3.

Name the sage who had infuriated Parvati and received a third leg from Shiva to witness a fused form of half Shiva and half Parvati?

a)

Sage Vishwamitra

b)

Sage Bhrigu

c)

Sage Bhringi

d)

Sage Kashyapa

4.

After the war in Lanka was over, Sita wanted to show her appreciation towards Hanuman and hence she plucked some leaves and wove them into a garland. What were those leaves?

a)

Coconut Leaves

b)

Neem Leaves

c)

Tulsi Leaves

d)

Betel Leaves

5.

Name the river which decided to test the affection of Parvati on Shiva in Kanchipuram?

a)

Vedavati

b)

Vegavati

c)

Vesavati

d)

Vehavati

6.

What is the community of the great lady, Karni of the Karni Mata Temple?

a)

Charan

b)

Gaurav

c)

Suta

d)

Brahmin

7.

Choose the important dishes-temples from the following:-

(You can choose more than one)

a)

Biryani- Muniyandisamy Temple

b)

Paan-Raja Ram Temple

c)

Srivaari Laddo- Tirumala Tirupati Temple

d)

Rice- Uppiliappan Temple

8.

Choose the name of the brother of King Indradyumna who stole the Neela Madhava idol from Vishwavasu for the Puri Jagannatha Temple?

a)

Vidyaraja

b)

Tirupathi

c)

Vidyapati

d)

None of the above

9.

Marapachi Bommallu, or the Raja-Rani duo dolls are found in:-

a)

Srikalahasti

b)

Lepakshi

c)

Tirupati

d)

Tirumala

10.

Main temples of Shiva, which represents the five elements of the world:-

(You can choose more than one)

a)

Water- Kashi Vsihwanath Temple

b)

Fire- Arunachalesvara Temple

c)

Space- Nataraja Temple

d)

Earth- Ekambareswarar Temple

11.

What is the meaning of 'Kapaleshwara' and why Brahma called him?

a)

Lord of Human Skull, Because he(SHIVA) was the supreme lord

b)

Lord of Animal Skull, because he(BRAHMA) was immersed in devotion

c)

Lord of Brahma's Skull, because he(SHIVA) destroyed his(BRAHMA) arrogance

d)

None of the above

12.

Choose the temple-its portrayal in the life of Krishna?

(You can choose more than one)

a)

Dwarka:King

b)

Mathura: Warrior

c)

Govardhan:Divine Boy

d)

Braj: Lover

13.

Name the god who lost in a race from Hanuman and praised that Hanuman would be wearing an garland of 'vada' to remember their race?

a)

Garuda

b)

Nandi

c)

Ketu

d)

Rahu

14.

Sculptures of Kopeshwar Mahadev Temple consist of:-

(You can choose more than one)

a)

Ganesha

b)

Karthikeya

c)

Yami

d)

Indra

e)

Yama

15.

Name the attempts to cool 'Lord Narasimha' in his temples?

(You can choose more than one)

a)

Pouring Panakam in his mouth

b)

Letting cool sea breeze let him cool down

c)

Smearing Sandalwood Paste

d)

Prahlada singing hymns