Hindu Deities Associated with Celestial Bodies

This quiz tests knowledge of Hindu gods and goddesses associated with planets, stars, and other celestial bodies in Indian tradition.

12 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Indian tradition, what is the name of the celestial sphere that contains the fixed stars?

  1. The Zodiac
  2. The Milky Way
  3. The Ecliptic
  4. The Nakshatras
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the Sun?

  1. Surya
  2. Chandra
  3. Brahma
  4. Vishnu
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the Moon?

  1. Surya
  2. Chandra
  3. Brahma
  4. Vishnu
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Jupiter?

  1. Surya
  2. Chandra
  3. Brahma
  4. Brihaspati
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Venus?

  1. Surya
  2. Chandra
  3. Shukra
  4. Vishnu
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Mars?

  1. Surya
  2. Chandra
  3. Mangala
  4. Vishnu
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Mercury?

  1. Surya
  2. Chandra
  3. Budha
  4. Vishnu
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Saturn?

  1. Surya
  2. Chandra
  3. Shani
  4. Vishnu
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Rahu?

  1. Surya
  2. Chandra
  3. Rahu
  4. Vishnu
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Ketu?

  1. Surya
  2. Chandra
  3. Ketu
  4. Vishnu
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Hindu text that contains the story of the creation of the universe?

  1. The Rig Veda
  2. The Yajur Veda
  3. The Sama Veda
  4. The Atharva Veda
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Hindu text that contains the rules and regulations for the performance of religious rituals?

  1. The Rig Veda
  2. The Yajur Veda
  3. The Sama Veda
  4. The Atharva Veda