Shiv Bhagwan
Give another name for Shiv Bhagwan
Mahadev
Why do we celebrate Shiv Ratri?
The union of Parvati Mata and shiv bhagwan
what does the rudraksha mala represent ?
it shows spirituality and meditation
What condition did Shrvans parents have?
They were blind
which planet is known as the red planet ?
mars
What is his weapon ?
The Trishul
What leaf is known to be offered to Shiv Bhgwan
Bili Patra
what does the third eye represent ?
knowledge, destruction of evil and ultimate power
When his parents were hungry what did he bring them
Fruits and water
which bird is known as the king of birds?
eagle
What is Lord Shivas wifes name
Parvati Mata
How long does thee abhishek last?
12 hours
What his the drum called?
Damru
What did shravan make to carry his parents an what was it made out of?
A kavad (pole with 2 baskets) made from bamboo sticks
how many days are there in in leap year ?
366
Why is his neck blue
He drank poison and Parvati Mata strangled him to stop the poison from going into his body
what is shiv ratri jagran
staying awake with awareness not just physical wakefulness
What does the trishul symbolise?
Creation
Preservation
Destruction
What was Shravans last wish
To get water to his parents
how many bones are there in the human body?
206
What is the name of his rath(ride)?
Nadni
What 4 items do we offer and at what interval of hours
Milk Curd Ghee Honey. Every 3 hours
What do his Four arms represent?
Creation
Maintence
Destrruction
Balance of these elements
How did Shravan die and by who
From a arrow into his chest
King Dashrath of Ayodhya
which festival is called the festival of lights ?
diwali