Divine Femine
The folk dance, originating in Gujarat, where people clap and spin in a circle around a central lamp or statue of Goddess Durga.
Garba
This buffalo-headed demon was the primary antagonist fought by Goddess Durga over the nine nights of Navratri
Mahishasura
Who is Durga
The final day of Navratri is known as Mahanavami. What is the tenth day, which marks the end of the festival, called?
a) Sharad Purnima
b) Vijayadashami
c) Dhanteras
d) Holi
( b.) Vijayadashami
This is the name for the nine manifestations of the goddess Durga, each worshipped on a different night of Navratri
Navadurga
During fasting for Navratri, this type of flour is commonly used to make dishes like flatbreads and savory items.
buckwheat flour (or kuttu ka atta)
According to legend, this demon was defeated by Goddess Durga after a nine-night battle.
Mahishasura
The word "Navratri" literally means this.
"nine nights
Q1. Which of the nine forms of the Goddess Durga is worshipped on the third day of Navratri, representing peace, prosperity, and tranquillity?
a) Shailaputri
b) Skandamata
c) Chandraghanta
d) Brahmacharini
( c.) Chandraghanta
This warrior goddess, worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri, was born from the collective energy of the gods to defeat the demon Mahishasura.
Katyayani
This boon, which made Mahishasura nearly immortal, was ironically what led to his downfall, as it stipulated he could only be killed by a woman.
boon from Brahma
The first three nights of Navratri are dedicated to this goddess, representing the destruction of negativity and evil.
Durga
. In which Indian state is the Navratri festival celebrated as "Dusara" and is famous for its grand procession involving the royal family?
a) Gujarat
b) Maharashtra
c) Karnataka
d) West Bengal
( c.) Karnataka
On the first night of Navratri, devotees worship this form of the goddess, who is the daughter of the mountains.
Maa Shailputri
In West Bengal, Navratri is celebrated as this festival, culminating with the immersion of idols on the final day.
Durga Puja
The victory of good over evil is celebrated on this tenth day, which follows Navratri.
Vijayadashami, or Dussehra?
Navratri occurs this many times a year, though the Sharad and Chaitra Navratris are the most prominent
four
Navratri is a festival dedicated to the nine forms of which Hindu goddess?
a) Lakshmi
b) Saraswati
c) Durga
d) Kali
( c.) Durga
Representing purity and serenity on the eighth night, this form of Durga wears white garments and rides a bull. Her name means "extremely fair
Maa Mahagauri
As part of the fasting tradition, many devotees replace common table salt with this specific type of salt, also known as Himalayan pink salt, for their meals.
sendha namak or rock salt
The goddess Chandraghanta, worshiped on the third day, is known for the crescent moon on her forehead. The "ghanta" part of her name references this item, which is a powerful sound made by her. What is it?
A bell
The word Navratri comes from the Sanskrit for "nine nights." This festival is celebrated four times a year, with the one occurring around the autumn equinox being the most widely celebrated. Name the four Navratris celebrated in the Hindu calendar.
Sharada, Vasanta, Ashada, and Magha Navratri
In certain parts of India, Navratri is a harvest festival. The ritual of sowing barley seeds, which symbolise prosperity, is common during this time. What is this ritual called?
a) Kanya Pujan
b) Kalash Sthapana
c) Khetri Sthapana
d) Dhunuchi Naach
( c.) Khetri Sthapana