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100

This is the name of Shiva's wife.

Who is Parvati?

100

In Hindu Mythology, Lord Shiva is considered to be the God of ____________.

What is Destruction or Transformation?

100

Tigerskin on Shiva shows his ________.

What is his bravery and fearlessness?

100

Shiva holds this like his staff (it has a drum on it).

What is the Trishul (Trident)?

100

Shiva is referred to as ____________________, as the name refers to the incident of Shiva taking the 'Aalahala poison' that emerged when Devas and Asuras churned the 'Ksheerabdhi' by Manthra mountain with the help of Vasuki the Serpent God, with an intention to save the world from the ill-effects of the poison.

Who is Neelakanta (Neelagreeva)?

200

Shiva had two sons named ________ & _________

Who are Ganesh and Kartik?

200

Along with Lord Shiva, two other Gods are part of the Holy Hindu Trinity.

Who are Brahma and Vishnu?

200

These are 2 of the fundamental powers of Lord Shiva that his Trishul (Trident) symbolizes.

What are will, action, knowledge, desire, and implementation?

200

This liquid, along with water and flowers are used to adorn a shivaling on Shivratri.

What is milk?

200

This country is where the world's tallest Statue of Lord Shiva is situated?

What is Nepal?

300

This is where Shiva resides.

What is Kailash Parvat?

300

During the ____________ by the Gods and demons, haalaa-hala, a poison, came out of the ocean.

What is the Churning of the Ocean?

300

This is containied in Shiva's hair.

Who is Ganga?

300

Other than India, Shivratri is popularly celebrated in this country.

What is Nepal?

300

This state has the largest statue of Shiva in India.

What is Karnataka?

400

This is an avatar of Shiva who also possesses physical characteristics of a monkey.

Who is Hanuman?

400

This is the number of Jyothir Linga shrines.

What is 12?

400

This is why lord Shiva wears a Naga (snake) around his neck.

What is when snakes were sheltered by Shiva when they were endangered and worn to keep them warm during the cold?

400

This is the common 'Form' of Lord Shiva you see in the temple?

What is Shiva Linga?

400

This is the meaning of Shivam.

What is auspicious or prosperous?

500

Shiva is also known as this (means Lord of Dancers).

What is Nataraja?

500

When Shiva opens his 3rd eye of knowledge this happens?

What is the person is reduced to ashes?

500

This, worn on Shiva's head, represents that he is the master of time and is himself timeless.

What is the moon?

500

This dance style is often performed to honor Shiva.

What is tandava?

500

This is the name of a popular holy place associated with Lord Shiva that sits on the banks of the Ganges.

What is Varanasi?