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Hindu Deities and Epics

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Hindu mythology involves a vast pantheon of deities, including Vishnu and his avatars, alongside epic narratives. This topic explores Puranas, celestial sages, and legendary kings. These questions form a crucial part of the general awareness section in SSC and state exams.

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Hindu Deities and Epics Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the divine love story between Lord Shiva and Parvati?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavata Purana

  4. Shiva Purana
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Explanation

The Shiva Purana is a Hindu religious text that contains the story of Lord Shiva's divine love for Parvati.

Multiple choice

Who was the wife of Lord Surya?

  1. Suryadevi

  2. Lakshmi

  3. Saraswati

  4. Durga
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Suryadevi is the wife of Lord Surya and the goddess of the sun.

Multiple choice

The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is dedicated to which Hindu deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Surya

  4. Ganesha
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Explanation

The Konark Sun Temple is an architectural marvel dedicated to the Hindu sun god, Surya. Its design resembles a giant chariot with 12 wheels and 7 horses, symbolizing the sun's journey across the sky.

Multiple choice

The Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is dedicated to which Hindu deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Surya

  4. Ganesha
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Explanation

The Lingaraja Temple is a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures, as well as its historical importance.

Multiple choice

The Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, is dedicated to which Hindu deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Surya

  4. Ganesha
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The Virupaksha Temple is a prominent Hindu temple in Hampi, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is known for its intricate carvings, historical significance, and association with the Vijayanagara Empire.

Multiple choice

The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to which Hindu deities?

  1. Shiva and Parvati

  2. Vishnu and Lakshmi

  3. Surya and Savitri

  4. Ganesha and Kartikeya
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Explanation

The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort, Goddess Parvati, who is known as Meenakshi in this region.

Multiple choice

What are the three gunas of Prakriti?

  1. Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas

  2. Dharma, Artha, and Kama

  3. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

  4. Purusha, Prakriti, and Mahat
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The three gunas of Prakriti are Sattva (goodness, purity, light), Rajas (passion, activity, energy), and Tamas (darkness, inertia, ignorance).

Multiple choice

In the epic poem "The Ramayana", what is the name of the hero who rescues his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana?

  1. Rama

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Hanuman

  4. Vibhishana
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Rama is the hero of the Ramayana. He rescues his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana and restores her to her rightful place as queen of Ayodhya.

Multiple choice

In the epic poem "The Bhagavad Gita", what is the name of the god who teaches Arjuna about the nature of reality?

  1. Krishna

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Krishna is the god who teaches Arjuna about the nature of reality in the Bhagavad Gita. He is an avatar of Vishnu, the preserver of the universe.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major god of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Shiva

  2. Indra

  3. Agni

  4. Mother Goddess
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Shiva is a major god of the Hindu pantheon, but he was not worshipped in the Indus Valley Civilization.

Multiple choice

What is the central character in Mohiniyattam performances?

  1. Mohini

  2. Shiva

  3. Krishna

  4. Vishnu
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Mohini is the central character in Mohiniyattam performances, representing the divine feminine energy and the power of enchantment.

Multiple choice

The term Bharatanatyam is derived from the names of which three deities?

  1. Bharata, Nataraja, and Shiva

  2. Bharata, Vishnu, and Brahma

  3. Bharata, Lakshmi, and Saraswati

  4. Bharata, Ganesha, and Kartikeya
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The term Bharatanatyam is derived from the names of the three deities Bharata, Nataraja, and Shiva.

Multiple choice

The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is dedicated to which deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Surya

  4. Brahma
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Explanation

The Konark Sun Temple is dedicated to Surya, the Hindu god of the sun.

Multiple choice

The festival of colors, Holi, is primarily associated with which Hindu deity?

  1. Lord Krishna

  2. Lord Shiva

  3. Lord Vishnu

  4. Lord Ganesha
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Holi is often associated with the playful pranks and love stories of Lord Krishna and Radha.

Multiple choice

The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is dedicated to which Hindu deity?

  1. Lord Ganesha

  2. Lord Shiva

  3. Lord Vishnu

  4. Lord Hanuman
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Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to honor Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity.