Lord Shiva

Forms

100

Name one of the names given to lord Shiva

Mahadeva, Isanah, Gaurishah, Nilakantah, Maheshvara, Gangadarah, Sankara

200

Name the teacher form of Lord Siva

Dakshinamurti

300

As Lord Dakshinamurti, which creature does the lord have his foot on

Apasmara - Baby demon

400

Why is lord Daksinamurti facing the South?

South is the domain of Yama. Lord as the Guru is leading us from mortality to immortality.  

500

Why does Lord Dakshinamurti have his foot on Apasmara

To destroy the ego in us

Symbolism

100

What is the symbol of Lord Siva?

Sivalinga

200

I am the top part of the Sivalinga

Rudra Bhaga

300

Food or any gift items distribute to devotees after it has been offered to God

Prasada 

400

I am the bottom part of the Sivalinga

Brahmabhaga

500

Devotees of Lord Siva wear this on their forehead

Tripundra

Dancing Form

100

I am the lord of dance

Nataraja

200

I am held in the matted locks of Lord Siva

Ganga

300

I followed this king through his kingdom to wash the Ashesh on earth

King Bhagirath

400

I am damaru and in one of the hands of Lord Siva. I represent...

Sound and creation

500

I am in one of the hands of lord Siva and represent destruction/dissolution

Fire

Teachings

100

The circle of flames around Nataraja represents...

cycle of creation, birth and death

200

I am on the Lord's head and reminds us to ...

keep our head cool. Remove and put away our anger when it arises.

300

Lord Siva neither swallowed the poison nor spit it out. What is the learning for us?

Go through experiences in life without becoming bitter. 

400

The snake garland reminds us to...

keep the mind under perfect control so it is quiet within and without any agitations.

500

The Holy Ash worn by the lord called Vibhuti represents.

destruction of evil thoughts and protects us from ill health