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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

Which lunar mansion is associated with the deity Nirriti?

  1. Shatabhisha

  2. Purva Bhadrapada

  3. Uttara Bhadrapada

  4. Revati
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Shatabhisha is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Nirriti, the goddess of destruction and misfortune in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Uttara Ashadha

  2. Shravana

  3. Dhanishtha

  4. Shatabhisha
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Uttara Ashadha is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Vayu, the god of wind in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

Which lunar mansion is associated with the deity Kubera?

  1. Rohini

  2. Mrigashira

  3. Ardra

  4. Punarvasu
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Rohini is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Kubera, the god of wealth and prosperity in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

In Sattriya, the classical dance form from Assam, which mythological figure is often depicted as the central character?

  1. Lord Krishna

  2. Lord Shiva

  3. Goddess Durga

  4. Lord Vishnu
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In Sattriya, Lord Krishna, known as Govinda, is frequently portrayed as the central character, representing divine love and devotion.

Multiple choice

In Mohiniyattam, the classical dance form from Kerala, which mythological deity is often portrayed as the central character?

  1. Lord Shiva

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Goddess Lakshmi

  4. Goddess Mohini
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In Mohiniyattam, Goddess Mohini, the enchanting female form of Lord Vishnu, is frequently portrayed as the central character, symbolizing grace, beauty, and divine allure.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Kathputli puppet character?

  1. Ravan

  2. Hanuman

  3. Bheema
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Hanuman is a popular Kathputli puppet character, known for his strength and devotion to Lord Rama.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Wayang Kulit puppet character?

  1. Rama

  2. Ravana

  3. Hanuman
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Rama is a popular Wayang Kulit puppet character, known for his righteousness and devotion to his wife, Sita.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the god who preserves the universe?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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Vishnu is the Hindu god who is responsible for preserving the universe and maintaining cosmic order.

Multiple choice

Which Indian ritual involves the worship of the nine planets, known as the Navagrahas, and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity?

  1. Graha Shanti

  2. Pitru Tarpan

  3. Shraddha

  4. Rudrabhishek
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Graha Shanti is a Hindu ritual performed to appease the nine planets and bring good luck and prosperity. It involves offering prayers, performing specific rituals, and chanting mantras.

Multiple choice

Which Indian ritual involves the worship of Lord Shiva and is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to the devotee?

  1. Rudrabhishek

  2. Graha Shanti

  3. Pitru Tarpan

  4. Shraddha
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Rudrabhishek is a Hindu ritual performed to worship Lord Shiva. It involves offering prayers, performing specific rituals, and chanting mantras. It is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to the devotee.

Multiple choice

Which Indian ritual involves the offering of food and water to the Sun god, Surya, and is believed to bring good health and prosperity?

  1. Surya Namaskar

  2. Arghya Pradanam

  3. Pitru Tarpan

  4. Shraddha
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Arghya Pradanam is a Hindu ritual performed to offer food and water to the Sun god, Surya. It is believed to bring good health and prosperity to the devotee.

Multiple choice

Which Indian ritual involves the offering of food and water to the ancestors and is believed to bring peace and happiness to their souls?

  1. Pitru Tarpan

  2. Shraddha

  3. Rudrabhishek

  4. Graha Shanti
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Shraddha is a Hindu ritual performed to offer food and water to the ancestors. It is believed that this ritual brings peace and happiness to their souls and helps them attain moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which deity is considered the Lord of Dance?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Shiva is known as the Lord of Dance or Nataraja in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

In the Ramayana, which character is known for her beautiful dance?

  1. Sita

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Hanuman

  4. Ravana
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Sita is known for her beautiful dance in the Ramayana.

Multiple choice

In Kathakali, what is the name of the character who represents the hero?

  1. Pachali

  2. Nair

  3. Kathak

  4. Chakyar
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In Kathakali, the character who represents the hero is called Pachali.