Multiple choice general knowledge

In Hindu mythology, who had a bow named Ajagava?

  1. Brahma

  2. Surya

  3. Shiva

  4. Varuna
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In Hindu mythology, the bow Ajagava (also known as Ajagava or Pinaka) belonged to Lord Shiva. It was one of the celestial bows, alongside Vishnu's Sharanga. Shiva's bow plays a crucial role in the Ramayana when it becomes the test for Sita's swayamvara, which Rama successfully strings and breaks.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to have knowledge about Hindu mythology and the deities associated with different weapons. Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Brahma - Brahma is one of the major deities in Hinduism, but he is not commonly associated with a bow named Ajagava. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option B) Surya - Surya is the Hindu god of the sun, and he is typically depicted with various symbols and weapons, but a bow named Ajagava is not one of them. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option C) Shiva - Shiva, one of the Trimurti gods in Hinduism, is often depicted with a bow named Ajagava. He is known as the destroyer and has various weapons associated with him. Therefore, this option is correct.

Option D) Varuna - Varuna is one of the Vedic deities associated with water, oceans, and the celestial ocean. He has various weapons, but a bow named Ajagava is not one of them. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

The correct answer is: C) Shiva. This option is correct because Shiva is associated with a bow named Ajagava in Hindu mythology.

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