Multiple choice general knowledge culture

According to a Holi legend from eastern India, Lord Shiva reduced this mischievous god to ashes.

  1. Indra

  2. Vishnu

  3. Kama

  4. Surya
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Explanation

Kama, the Hindu god of love and desire, was burned to ashes by Lord Shiva's third eye when he attempted to disrupt Shiva's meditation. This legend is particularly associated with Holi celebrations in eastern India, where Kama's wife Rati performed penance to restore him to life.

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