TEMPLES
HINDUISM
GANESH
GANESH CHATURTHI
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
100
What is the name of the temple & where is it found?
Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai
100
The god Ganesha is associated with which religion?
Hinduism
100
What animal does Ganesha ride on?
Mouse [Mushak]
100
What is Ganesh Chaturthi?
Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10-day Hindu festival that marks the birth of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, the god of prosperity and wisdom. It begins on the fourth day of the month of Bhadrapada (August–September). During this festival, idols of Ganesha are anointed, offered food, and brought to rivers for immersion
100
Who is the brother of Lord Ganesha?
Kartikeya
200
WHERE IS THE BELOW TEMPLE FOUND?
Karnataka
200
Which God as per the Hindu mythology must be offered prayers before anyone else?
Ganesh
200
Who is the father of Lord Ganesha?
- Shiva
200
What is Ganeshas favorite sweet?
Modak
200
Who are the three main gods in Hinduism?
Who are Bramha, Vishnu, and Shiva?
300
Where is this temple found?
Kerala
300
What are the 4 vedas?
Rig ved
Sam Ved
Yajur Ved
Atharva Ved
300
Who is/are the consorts of Lord Ganesha?
3. Riddi Siddhi
300
Who placed the curse that whoever looked at the moon would be a target of false actions?
Parvati
300
What is the height of statue of Lord Ganesha at Kolhapur?
85 feet tall
400
What is the Name of the temple below?
Kedarnath
400
Who wrote the aarti “Sukhharta-Dukhharta”?
. Samarth Ramdas
400
Choose the correct answer
Why is Lord Ganesha known as Vighnaharta?
- As he removes obstacles
- As he has an elephants head
- As he eats laddoos
- As he is worshipped first among others
- As he removes obstacles
400
What is in the sky that we do not look at during this time of year?
Moon
400
What city was flooded when Krishna left Earth?
Dwarka
500
What is the name of the above temple & Where is it found
Ganpatipule Temple,
Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
500
In which year Ganesh Chaturthi started ?
1893
500
Why does Ganesha have a full tusk and a broken tusk?
Ganesha broke one of them off to write the Mahabharata as a gift.
500
Which organization celebrated Ganesha Chaturthi in London for the first time?
- Indian Home Rule League
- Theosophical Society
- Hindu Culture and Heritage Society
- Vishwa Hindu Parishad
- Hindu Culture and Heritage Society
500
What did Rama's army do to get the rocks to float in the ocean?
They carved Sri Rama on every rock.