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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 significance of Maha Shivaratri?

  1. The marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati

  2. The birth of Lord Shiva

  3. The destruction of the demon Tripurasura

  4. The granting of immortality to the demon Ravana
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Maha Shivaratri commemorates the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, representing the merging of consciousness and energy, and the balance between the masculine and feminine aspects of the universe.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the elephant-headed god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Ganesha is the elephant-headed god of wisdom and knowledge in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

Which deity is primarily associated with the Samaveda?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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Indra, the god of thunder and rain, is the primary deity associated with the Samaveda.

Multiple choice

Which lunar mansion is associated with the deity Indra?

  1. Ashwini

  2. Bharani

  3. Krittika

  4. Rohini
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Krittika is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Indra, the king of the gods in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the lunar mansion that is associated with the deity Agni?

  1. Magha

  2. Purva Phalguni

  3. Uttara Phalguni

  4. Hasta
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Magha is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Agni, the god of fire in Hindu mythology.

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Which lunar mansion is associated with the deity Varuna?

  1. Shatabhisha

  2. Purva Bhadrapada

  3. Uttara Bhadrapada

  4. Revati
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Shatabhisha is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Varuna, the god of the oceans and the sky in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the lunar mansion that is associated with the deity Surya?

  1. Uttara Ashadha

  2. Shravana

  3. Dhanishtha

  4. Shatabhisha
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Uttara Ashadha is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Surya, the sun god in Hindu mythology.

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Which lunar mansion is associated with the deity Chandra?

  1. Rohini

  2. Mrigashira

  3. Ardra

  4. Punarvasu
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Rohini is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Chandra, the moon god in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the lunar mansion that is associated with the deity Mangala?

  1. Mrigashira

  2. Ardra

  3. Punarvasu

  4. Pushya
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Mrigashira is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Mangala, the god of war in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

Which lunar mansion is associated with the deity Budha?

  1. Pushya

  2. Ashlesha

  3. Magha

  4. Purva Phalguni
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Pushya is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Budha, the god of wisdom and intelligence in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the lunar mansion that is associated with the deity Brihaspati?

  1. Purva Phalguni

  2. Uttara Phalguni

  3. Hasta

  4. Chitra
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Purva Phalguni is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Brihaspati, the god of knowledge and wisdom in Hindu mythology.

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Which lunar mansion is associated with the deity Shukra?

  1. Hasta

  2. Chitra

  3. Swati

  4. Vishakha
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Chitra is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Shukra, the god of beauty and wealth in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the lunar mansion that is associated with the deity Shani?

  1. Vishakha

  2. Anuradha

  3. Jyeshtha

  4. Mula
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Mula is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Shani, the god of justice and karma in Hindu mythology.

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Which lunar mansion is associated with the deity Rahu?

  1. Ashwini

  2. Bharani

  3. Krittika

  4. Rohini
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Ashwini is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Rahu, the north node of the moon in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the lunar mansion that is associated with the deity Ketu?

  1. Magha

  2. Purva Phalguni

  3. Uttara Phalguni

  4. Hasta
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Magha is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Ketu, the south node of the moon in Hindu mythology.