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WorksheetsNavarathri
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 29mins
Which form of Navadurga is worshipped on the first day of Navaratri ?
Maa Katyayani
Maa Brahmacharini
Maa SailaPutri
Maa Chandraghanta
Which among the following is not associated with Navratri?
Durga Puja
Onam
Bommai Kolu
Saraswati Puja
Why do we revere and worship Nature as Devi?
Nature is as beautiful as a goddess.
Devi is energy that accounts for all the phenomena of Nature.
Man has to control nature to establish his superiority in creation.
Environment needs to be protected for a good quality of material life.
Which scripture is associated with Navaratri?
Yoga Vasista
Devi Mahatmyam
Bhagavad Gita
Mahabharatha
Which of the three forms of Devi correspond to each of the three potencies?
Durga: Materialisation, Lakshmi: Vibration, Saraswathi: Radiation
Durga: Vibration, Lakshmi: radiation, Saraswathi: materialisation
Durga: Radiation, Lakshmi: Materialisation, Saraswathi: Vibration
Durga: Materialisation, Lakshmi: Radiation, Saraswathi: Vibration
Ghatastapana is observed on which day of Navaratri?
Eighth
First
Ninth
Sixth
On which day of Navaratri is Maa Kalaratri worshipped?
Third
Sixth
Seventh
Ninth
Whch country celebrates Navratri by the name 'Dashain'?
Nepal
Srilanka
Singapore
Malaysia
With which act does Navratri conclude in Southern India?
Animal Sacrifice in temples
Vidhyaarambam - children are initiated into the world of letters
Special martial arts are performed in temples and sacred places
A special feast is held in homes and in temples
What is Navarathri particularly associated with in the Telangana state of India?
Sweets and delicacies
Large murtis of Goddess Durga
Bull fight
Bathukamma
In which temple is Navratri Brahmotsavam famously celebrated?
Kasi Viswanath temple
Tirupathi Balaji temple
Siddhi Vinayak temple
Gaya Vishnupad temple
On which day of Navratri is Kumari Puja observed?
Eighth
Second
Fifth
Sixth
What is 'Gof Gunthan' in connection with Navratri?
A food item
A type of Puja
A kind of dance
A specieally constructed temporary temple
Which form of Devi was born to a Sage?
Katyayani
Mahagauri
Kaalratri
Siddhidhatri
How often is the festival of Navratri celebrated in India?
1 time
2 times
3 times
4 times
What is 'Marapachi' in connection with Navratri?
A food item
A type of special Puja
A Kolu doll
A ritual dedicated to Goddess Durga
What does the Japmala in Saraswatidevi's hand symbolize?
Uncertainty
Concentration
Unity
Mathematics
She is of a gold complexion, with three peaceful eyes and a calm mien. She is adorned by ornaments on her limbs and was dressed in pink and yellow vestments. She has eight hands, six of which held a discus, mace, lotus, bow and arrow in one hand, sword and rosary and the two other hands carried a jar of honey and waterpot. She is mounted upon the back of a tiger.
Which form of Nava Durga are we describing above?
Skandamata
Kushmanda
Brahmacharini
Chandraghanta
Which form of Devi was cleaned with water of The Ganges by Lord Shiva?
Shailaputri
Mahagauri
Siddhidatri
Brahmacharini
What is the significance of the worship of Devi with kumkum powder?
Kumkum powder is pretty and adds colour to the feet of Devi
Assure Devi that wicked qualities have been overcome
Kumkum is a favourite adornment of Devi
The colour red is the favourite of women
What boon did Mahisasura earn to belive himself to invincible?
That he shall be killed by no weapon other than Trishul
That he shall be immortal
That he shall be killed by no animal?
That he shall be killed by no man
The purpose of the Navaratri celebration is to enable mankind to get rid of nine types of darkness which have taken hold of it. Which of these also represent the purpose of the Navaratri festival?
To secure victory over nine planets
To propitiate Nature
To purify actions performed by the dasendriyas
All of the 3 options are correct
What do you think is the inner significance of the term Tripurasundari?
There is no inner significance
Tripurasundari only means the three Devis - Durga, Lakshmi And Saraswathi
Tripurasundari represents the three bodies (gross, subtle and causal) of each person
Tripurasundari indicates three beautiful cities of the world
While all the gods created Kali maa with their collective strength, they gifted Her with all their powers and weapons. Who provided her with a bow and a quiver holding an endless supply of arrows?
Lord Agni
Lord Vayu
Lord Indra
Lord Kuber
Which form of Navdurga is seated upon a donkey as Her vehicle?
Katyayani
Mahagauri
Kaalratri
Siddhidhatri
Identify the form of Ashtalakshmi depicted in the picture.
Dhaanyalakshmi
Dhanalakshmi
Santhaanalakshmi
Veeralakshmi
Which form of Ashta Lakshmi bestows animal wealth (such as cattle)?
Santaana Lakshmi
Dhaanya Lakshmi
Gaja Lakshmi
Vara Lakshmi
What do you think Swami says are the qualities indicated by the sounds da, da and da (3 D-s) to help us transcend the three gunas?
Discipline, Dedication and Determination
Duty, Devotion and Discrimination
Deva, Danava and Dharma
Dama, Daya and Dharma
Who is the visible goddess that Swami says we should adore daily, and not just during the Navaratri?
One’s own mother
Mother Sai
Mother Easwaramma
Tripurasundari
Which of the three shakthis (Kriya, Iccha and Jnana) do you think should be converted into a yearning for God?
Kriya Shakthi
Iccha Shakthi
Jnana Shakthi
All Three
