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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

In Hinduism, the color blue is associated with:

  1. Krishna

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Ganesha
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Blue is often associated with Krishna, one of the most popular Hindu deities.

Multiple choice

The ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana, tells the story of Lord Rama's journey to rescue his wife, Sita, from the demon king Ravana. Who is the author of this epic?

  1. Valmiki

  2. Vyasa

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Kalidasa
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Valmiki is the traditional author of the Ramayana, an ancient Indian epic that tells the story of Lord Rama's journey to rescue his wife, Sita, from the demon king Ravana.

Multiple choice

What are the three chariots used in the Rath Yatra festival called?

  1. Nandighosha, Taladhwaja, and Darpadalana

  2. Nandighosha, Taladhwaja, and Garuda

  3. Nandighosha, Taladhwaja, and Hanuman

  4. Nandighosha, Taladhwaja, and Subhadra
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The three chariots used in the Rath Yatra festival are called Nandighosha, Taladhwaja, and Darpadalana.

Multiple choice

Which deity is worshipped in the Nandighosha chariot?

  1. Lord Jagannath

  2. Lord Balabhadra

  3. Goddess Subhadra

  4. Lord Vishnu
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Lord Jagannath is worshipped in the Nandighosha chariot.

Multiple choice

Which deity is worshipped in the Taladhwaja chariot?

  1. Lord Jagannath

  2. Lord Balabhadra

  3. Goddess Subhadra

  4. Lord Vishnu
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Lord Balabhadra is worshipped in the Taladhwaja chariot.

Multiple choice

Which deity is worshipped in the Darpadalana chariot?

  1. Lord Jagannath

  2. Lord Balabhadra

  3. Goddess Subhadra

  4. Lord Vishnu
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Goddess Subhadra is worshipped in the Darpadalana chariot.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ritual performed before the chariots start their journey?

  1. Mangala Arati

  2. Chhera Pahanra

  3. Niladri Bije

  4. Suna Besha
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Chhera Pahanra is the ritual performed before the chariots start their journey.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ritual performed when the chariots reach the Gundicha Temple?

  1. Mangala Arati

  2. Chhera Pahanra

  3. Niladri Bije

  4. Suna Besha
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Niladri Bije is the ritual performed when the chariots reach the Gundicha Temple.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the god associated with the Sun in Indian mythology?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Indra

  4. Varuna
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Surya is the Hindu god of the Sun, and is often depicted as riding a chariot drawn by seven horses.

Multiple choice

According to the ancient Indian text, the Rigveda, comets were associated with which deity?

  1. Indra

  2. Varuna

  3. Surya

  4. Yama
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In the Rigveda, comets were associated with Indra, the god of thunder and rain. He was believed to use comets as his weapons to strike down his enemies.

Multiple choice

In ancient Indian mythology, comets were sometimes associated with which mythical creature?

  1. The Garuda

  2. The Naga

  3. The Yaksha

  4. The Gandharva
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In ancient Indian mythology, comets were sometimes associated with the Garuda, a mythical bird-like creature that serves as the mount of the god Vishnu. The Garuda is often depicted as having a fiery tail, which may have been the inspiration for the association with comets.

Multiple choice

In the epic poem The Ramayana, Rama is a legendary Indian prince who is known for his righteousness and his devotion to his wife, Sita. What is the name of the demon king that Rama kills?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Ravana is a demon king who abducts Sita and takes her to his kingdom in Lanka. Rama travels to Lanka to rescue Sita, and he eventually kills Ravana in a battle.

Multiple choice

According to Hindu mythology, which herb is considered sacred and believed to possess medicinal properties?

  1. Tulsi

  2. Ashwagandha

  3. Brahmi

  4. Shatavari
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Tulsi (Holy Basil) is revered in Hindu mythology for its medicinal and spiritual significance, believed to promote health and well-being.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often depicted wearing a crown of peacock feathers?

  1. Lord Krishna

  2. Lord Shiva

  3. Lord Vishnu

  4. Lord Brahma
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Lord Krishna is often depicted wearing a crown of peacock feathers.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which goddess is known as the preserver and protector of the universe?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Parvati

  3. Saraswati

  4. Durga
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Vishnu is the Hindu god associated with preservation and protection. He is one of the three main deities of the Hindu trinity, along with Brahma and Shiva.