The Underworld and Its Denizens
The Underworld and Its Denizens
Questions
In Hindu mythology, the underworld is known as:
- Naraka
- Patal Lok
- Yamlok
- Vaikuntha
Who is the ruler of Yamlok?
- Indra
- Vishnu
- Shiva
- Yama
What are the four main divisions of Yamlok?
- Svarga, Naraka, Bhuloka, Atala
- Svarga, Naraka, Patala, Atala
- Svarga, Naraka, Sutala, Atala
- Svarga, Naraka, Talatala, Atala
Which of the following is NOT a type of Naraka (hell) in Hindu mythology?
- Tamisra
- Andhatamisra
- Raurava
- Vaikuntha
What is the name of the river that separates the world of the living from the world of the dead in Hindu mythology?
- Ganges
- Yamuna
- Saraswati
- Vaitarani
Who is the guardian of the gates of Yamlok?
- Chitragupta
- Yama
- Hanuman
- Indra
What is the name of the celestial tree that grows in Yamlok?
- Kalpavriksha
- Parijata
- Ashoka
- Mandara
Which of the following is NOT a creature associated with the underworld in Hindu mythology?
- Yama
- Chitragupta
- Pretas
- Gandharvas
What is the name of the god who punishes the wicked in Naraka (hell)?
- Yama
- Chitragupta
- Varuna
- Kubera
Which of the following is NOT a type of preta (ghost) in Hindu mythology?
- Pisacha
- Vetala
- Bhutas
- Yakshas
What is the name of the demon who rules over the underworld in Buddhist mythology?
- Mara
- Yama
- Chitragupta
- Varuna
Which of the following is NOT a type of hell in Buddhist mythology?
- Naraka
- Purgatory
- Avici
- Svarga
What is the name of the bodhisattva who helps the dead cross the river Vaitarani in Buddhist mythology?
- Avalokiteshvara
- Manjushri
- Vajrapani
- Maitreya
Which of the following is NOT a type of preta (ghost) in Buddhist mythology?
- Pisacha
- Vetala
- Bhutas
- Yakshas
What is the name of the demon who rules over the underworld in Jain mythology?
- Mara
- Yama
- Chitragupta
- Varuna