Hinduism Quiz - Part 1
1) In the epic Ramayana, which bird tried to prevent Ravana from carrying Sita away?
1) Vibhishan
2) Jatayu
3) Garuda
4) Bhulinga
2) In Hindu mythology, who is the god of death?
1) Indra
2) Sarswati
3) Yama
4) Brahma
3) Yama, the god of death in Hinduism, uses what animal as his transport?
1) Buffalo
2) Raven
3) Elephant
4) Camel
4) In Indian mythology, how many avathars or incarnations has Vishnu, one of Hinduism's holy trinity come to the world in?
1) 10
2) 12
3) 11
4) 9
5) Who wrote the Mahabharata?
1) Valmiki
2) Rig Veda
3) Vedavyasa
4) Lord Ganesh
6) Which Indian fesival is celebrated once every twelve years?
1) Pagoda mela
2) Ganesh Chaturthi
3) Kurukshetra
4) Kumbhamela
7) Who is the god of fertility, wealth and cattle?
1) Purusha
2) Pushan
3) Raktavija
4) Puchan
8) Who is the god of the Dead?
1) Yama
2) Yaksha
3) Yoni
4) Vivasvat
9) Who is a moon goddess whose name means 'divine favor'?
1) Anumati
2) Kurma
3) Anuradha
4) Kalki
10) Who was an ancient goddess who existed from before the beginning of time?
1) Agastya
2) Anala
3) Ammavaru
4) Agni
11) What animal(s) is, are Ganapathi's vehicle?
1) Lion
2) Ram
3) Mouse
4) 1,000 horses
12) Who is the god of the sun and brother of Varuna?
1) Nakshatras
2) Mitra
3) Maruts
4) Kurma
13) Who is the goddess of speech, wisdom and learning?
1) Shasti
2) Saraswati
3) Satyanarayana
4) Savitar
14) Who once was the god of storms, winds and Death?
1) Rukmini
2) Rudra
3) Rati
4) Ratri
15) She has four arms, representing the four spiritual virtues. Who is this goddess?
1) Manasa-Devi
2) Lakshmi
3) Kama
4) Jaganmatri
16) Who is the goddess of prayer and devotion?
1) Dyaus Pita
2) Imra
3) Ida
4) Durgha
17) Who is the god of the Pole Star?
1) Dhisana
2) Durgha
3) Dhruva
4) Dhatri
18) Who were the male guardians of the air, forests and mountains?
1) Nakshatras
2) Sadhyas
3) Rhibus
4) Gandharvas
19) As a form of Parvati, this goddess lured demons to their death. Who is she?
1) Ambika
2) Anantesa
3) Anala
4) Anila
20) Who is the goddess of the sacred Ganges river in India?
1) Ganesha
2) Kubera
3) Indra
4) Ganga
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