Names of Lord Shiva
Double Jeopardy: This name of Lord Shiva means “the king of dance."
Nataraja
This Sanskrit word means “half” and is the first part of the name Ardhanarishwara.
Ard
When offering the Bel (Bilva) leaf on the Shiva Lingam, what is the correct orientation of the leaf.
With the three leafs facing downward
What is the name of the ship that carried the immigrants from Kolkata to Trinidad?
The Fatel Razack
What does Joytir mean?
Light
This was the name of the posion that was released, whilst churning the ocean of milk.
Halahal
This name of Lord Shiva refers to the crescent moon he wears as an ornament in his matted hair.
Chandrashekhara
This sage refused to worship Goddess Parvati and chose to pray only to Lord Shiva.
Sage Bhringi
These fragrant flowers are traditionally offered to Lord Shiva during worship.
Madar, and Datura Flowers
What was the first Joytirlingam in India?
Somnath
This is the Hinidi name for Monday.
Som Vaar
Ratnas
This name of Lord Shiva describes him as the silent, south-facing teacher who imparts wisdom to sages.
Dakshinamurti
To avoid touching Parvati while praying to Shiva, Sage Bhringi took this insect form.
A bee
Tulsi leaves are offered to many Hindu gods, but this deity traditionally does not receive Tulsi as an offering.
Lord Ganesha
In the mantra Om Namah Shivaya, the first syllable “Na” represents what?
The Earth.
This is the Hindi name for Dog
Kutta
This enchanting female avatar of Lord Vishnu is known for her divine beauty and the role in the churning of the ocean.
Mohini
This name of Lord Shiva refers to him as the bearer of the sacred river Ganga in his matted locks.
Gangadhara
After being drained of strength for not honoring the feminine divine, Sage Bhringi was given this extra limb symbolizing balance.
A third leg
This specific type of leaf is traditionally offered to Maa Durga during worship.
The Neem Leaf.
Why does Lord Shiva have a crescent moon on his head?
To show his mastery over time.
This is the Hindi name for the Event known as the Churning of the Ocean.
This turtle avatar of Lord Vishnu supported the cosmic mountain during the churning of the ocean.
Kurma
This name of Lord Shiva, meaning "three-eyed," refers to his divine eye of wisdom that sees beyond the physical world.
Trilochana
Double Jeopardy: What type of Mantra is Om Namah Shivaya?
A Panchakshara Mantra, or a mantra with 5 syllables.
Name the parts of the Peepal tree that correspond to the three deities of the Hindu Holy Trinity.
The roots correspond to Brahma (the creator), the trunk corresponds to Vishnu (the preserver), and the branches correspond to Shiva (the destroyer).
What was the year that Indian Arrival Day was declared a public holiday in Trinidad?
1994
This is the Hindi word which means "sin" or "wrongdoing."
Paap
Double Jeopardy: What is the name of the Ocean of Milk in Hindi?
Kshira Sagar