311 . How many days does the “PAITHRUGAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?
(311/829)
Twelve days
Nine days
Seven days
Five days or Three days
One day
312 . How many days does the “SAUKKIYAM,” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?
(312/829)
Twelve days
Nine days
Seven days
Five days or Three days
One day
313 . How many days does the “SREEKARAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?
(313/829)
Twelve days
Nine days
Seven days
Five days or Three days
One day
314 . How many days does the “PAARTHIVAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?
(314/829)
Twelve days
Nine days
Seven days
Five days
One day or Three days
315 . How many days does the “SAATHVIGAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?
(315/829)
Twelve days
Nine days
Seven days
Five days
Three days
316 . How many days does the “SAIVAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?
(316/829)
One day
Nine days
Seven days
Five days
Three days
317 . What are the other special types/categories of temple festivals apart from the basic types?
(317/829)
Bukthi & Kaumaram
Saayuthram & Saantharam
Sauram
Saavaram
All of the above
318 . How many days does the “BUKTHI” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?
(318/829)
One day
Eleven days
Seven days
Five days
Three days
319 . How many days does the “KAUMAARAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?
(319/829)
One day
Nine days
Thirteen days
Five days
Three days
320 . How many days does the “SAYUTHRAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?
(320/829)
One day
Nine days
Seven days
Fifteen days
Three days
321 . How many days does the “SAANTHARAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?
(321/829)
One day
Nine days
Seven days
Five days
Seventeen days
322 . How many days does the “SAURAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?
(322/829)
Twenty One days
Nine days
Seven days
Five days
Seventeen days
323 . How many days does the “SAAVARAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?
(323/829)
Twenty One days
More than twenty one days
Seven days
Five days
Seventeen days
324 . What are all the benefits of conducting ONE day festival in a temple?
(324/829)
Rajavruththi
Pleasing lord Shiva
Boga
Sivapriya
325 . What are all the benefits of conducting THREE days festival in a temple?
(325/829)
Rajavruththi
Pleasing lord Shiva
Boga
Sivapriya
326 . What are all the benefits of conducting FIVE days festival in a temple?
(326/829)
Rajavruththi
Pleasing lord Shiva
Boga
Sivapriya
327 . What are all the benefits of conducting SEVEN days festival in a temple?
(327/829)
Rajavruththi
Pleasing lord Shiva
Boga
Sivapriya
328 . What are all the benefits of conducting NINE days festival in a temple?
(328/829)
Saanthigam
Pushti
Mukthi
Sarvasiththi
329 . What are all the benefits of conducting ELEVEN days festival in a temple?
(329/829)
Saanthigam
Pushti
Mukthi
Sarvasiththi
330 . What are all the benefits of conducting TWELVE days festival in a temple?
(330/829)
Saanthigam
Pushti
Mukthi
Sarvasiththi
331 . What are all the benefits of conducting THIRTEEN days festival in a temple?
(331/829)
Saanthigam
Pushti
Mukthi
Sarvasiththi
332 . What are all the benefits of conducting FIFTEEN days festival in a temple?
(332/829)
Saanthigam
Pushti
Mukthi
Sarvasiththi
Comfort for people
333 . What are all the benefits of conducting SEVENTEEN days festival in a temple?
(333/829)
Punniyapratham
Pushti
Mukthi
Sarvasiththi
Comfort for people
334 . What are all the benefits of conducting TWENTYONE days festival in a temple?
(334/829)
Saanthigam
Loka vrukshai
Mukthi
Sarvasiththi
Comfort for people
335 . What is benefit of conducting utsavam during prescribed “AYANAS”?
(335/829)
Punniyapalam
Get rid of king of blemish (Rajadosha Nivarthi)
Thaarapathraathi Ishtakaamyasithi
Relief from all sins
336 . What is the benefit of conducting monthly utsavam in a temple?
(336/829)
Punniyapalam
Get rid of king of blemish (Rajadosha Nivarthi)
Thaarapathraathi Ishtakaamyasithi
Sarvasiththi
Relief from all sins
337 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during No moon day (Amavasya) in a temple?
(337/829)
Punniyapalam
Get rid of king of blemish (Rajadosha Nivarthi)
Thaarapathraathi Ishtakaamyasithi
Sarvasiththi
Relief from all sins
338 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during Full moon day (Pournami) in a temple?
(338/829)
Punniyapalam
Get rid of king of blemish (Rajadosha Nivarthi)
Thaarapathraathi Ishtakaamyasithi
Relief from all sins
339 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during KARTHIGAI (star) in a temple?
(339/829)
Comfort
Get rid of king of blemish (Rajadosha Nivarthi)
Thaarapathraathi Ishtakaamyasithi
Relief from all sins
340 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during THIRUVAATHIRAI (star) in a temple?
(340/829)
Comfort
Whole Affluence
Thaarapathraathi Ishtakaamyasithi
Relief from all sins
341 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during POOSAM (star) in a temple?
(341/829)
Comfort
Whole Affluence
Pushti
Relief from all sins
342 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during MAGAM (star) in a temple?
(342/829)
Comfort
Whole Affluence
Pushti
Sujana Sreshtatvam
343 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during POORAM (star) in a temple?
(343/829)
Saubaakkiyam
Whole Affluence
Pushti
Sujana Sreshtatvam
344 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during UTHTHIRAM (star) in a temple?
(344/829)
Saubaakkiyam
Seelam
Pushti
Sujana Sreshtatvam
345 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during CHITHIRAI (star) in a temple?
(345/829)
Saubaakkiyam
Seelam
Gorgeous Consort
Sujana Sreshtatvam
346 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during VISHAKA (star) in a temple?
(346/829)
Saubaakkiyam
Seelam
Gorgeous Consort
Vishesagama Palan
347 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during MOOLAM (star) in a temple?
(347/829)
Healthy life
Seelam
Gorgeous Consort
Vishesagama Palan
348 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during BARANI (star) in a temple?
(348/829)
Healthy life
Extended lifespan
Gorgeous Consort
Vishesagama Palan
349 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during THIRUVONAM (star) in a temple?
(349/829)
Healthy life
Extended lifespan
Enjoyment & comfort
Vishesagama Palan
350 . How many types of Vaginal discords (Yoni beytham) are there?
(350/829)
Seven
Twelve
Four
Two
351 . How many types of Origin discords (Thotra beytham) are there?
(351/829)
Seven
Twelve
Four
Two
352 . What is purpose of conducting utsavam at specific places such as mountains, forest, rivers, ponds etc.,?
(352/829)
To make water pure
Seven types of origin discords will get benefited
Since it is one among the utsavam
None of the above
353 . What is purpose of conducting utsavam at specific places such as mountains, forest, rivers, ponds etc.,?
(353/829)
To make water pure
Since it is one among the utsavam
Four types of vaginal discords will get benefited
To maintain the purity of mountains
354 . What is the benefit of conducting weekly Utsavam on “SUNDAY” in a temple?
(354/829)
Get the status of Rudra
Comfort
Beneficial for village
Fulfilling all the desires
355 . What is the benefit of conducting weekly Utsavam on “MONDAY” in a temple?
(355/829)
Get the status of Rudra
Comfort
Beneficial for village
Fulfilling all the desires
356 . What is the benefit of conducting weekly Utsavam on “TUESDAY” in a temple?
(356/829)
Get the status of Rudra
Comfort
Beneficial for village
Fulfilling all the desires
357 . What is the benefit of conducting weekly Utsavam on “WEDNESDAY” in a temple?
(357/829)
Get the status of Rudra
Comfort
Beneficial for village
Fulfilling all the desires
358 . What is the benefit of conducting weekly Utsavam on “THURSDAY” in a temple?
(358/829)
Well verse in shastras and other arts
Comfort
Beneficial for village
Fulfilling all the desires
359 . What is the benefit of conducting weekly Utsavam on “FRIDAY” in a temple?
(359/829)
Well verse in shastras and other arts
Special wealth
Comfort
Fulfilling all the desires
360 . What is the benefit of conducting weekly Utsavam on “SATURDAY” in a temple?
(360/829)
Well verse in shastras and other arts
Comfort
Eradicates ill death (Apamruthyunaasam)
Fulfilling all the desires
361 . How many kinds of Kriyayis (manual ways of worship) will be performed during the utsava period in a temple?
(361/829)
Twelve
Eighteen
Fifteen
Twenty Eight
362 . What are the Kriyayis (manual ways of worship) will be performed during the utsava period in a temple?
(362/829)
Vrushayagam
Dvajarohanam
Prakaththaalam
Anguram
All of the above
363 . What are the Kriyayis (manual ways of worship) will be performed during the utsava period in a temple?
(363/829)
Yaagasaalai
Asthrayaagam
Balithaanam
Yaanakramam
All of the above
364 . What are the Kriyayis (manual ways of worship) will be performed during the utsava period in a temple?
(364/829)
Parivesham
Neerajanam
Kauthugam
Theerthsangraganam
All of the above
365 . What are the Kriyayis (manual ways of worship) will be performed during the utsava period in a temple?
(365/829)
Choornothsavam & Theertham
Snapanam & Avarohanam
Vivaham & Bakthothsavam
All of the above
366 . What are the Kriyais represents the “SRUSHTI” one of the five actions (panchakruthyam) of lord Shiva?
(366/829)
Angurarpanam
Vivaham
Dvajarohanam
Rakshabandhanam
All of the above
367 . What are the Kriyais of utsava represents the “THITHI” one of the five actions (panchakruthyam) of lord Shiva?
(367/829)
Vahanam Utsavam
Omam (Sacred fire)
Bali
all of the above
368 . What are the Kriyais of utsava represents the “SAMHARAM” one of the five actions (panchakruthyam) of lord Shiva?
(368/829)
Choornothsavam
Ratharohanam
Krishnakanthothsavam
All of the above
369 . What are the Kriyais of utsava represents the “THROBHAVAM” one of the five actions (panchakruthyam) of lord Shiva?
(369/829)
Mounothsavam
Choornothsavam
Krishnakanthothsavam
All of the above
370 . What are the Kriyais of utsava represents the “ANUGRAHAM” one of the five actions (panchakruthyam) of lord Shiva?
(370/829)
Mounothsavam
Shakthiyoodal
Krishnakanthothsavam
All of the above
371 . What are the other types of Kriyais of utsava represents the “SRUSHTI” one of the five actions (panchakruthyam) of lord Shiva?
(371/829)
Annoyiting (Abishegam)
Kauthaka Bandhanam
Agaru dhoop
Camphor light (karpoora dheepam)
372 . What are the other types of Kriyais of utsava represents the “THITHII” one of the five actions (panchakruthyam) of lord Shiva?
(372/829)
Annoyiting (Abishegam)
Kauthaka Bandhanam
Agaru dhoop
Camphor light (karpoora dheepam)
373 . What are the other types of Kriyais of utsava represents the “SAMHARAM” one of the five actions (panchakruthyam) of lord Shiva?
(373/829)
Annoyiting (Abishegam)
Kauthaka Bandhanam
Agaru dhoop
Camphor light (karpoora dheepam)
374 . What does the FIRST DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?
(374/829)
Thoola neekkam
Thoola & Sookkuma neekam
Removing Moovinai (Three types of vinai)
All of the above
375 . What does the SECOND DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?
(375/829)
Thoola neekkam
Thoola & Sookkuma neekam
Removing Moovinai (Three types of vinai)
All of the above
376 . What does the THIRD DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?
(376/829)
Removing Moovinai & Mukkutram
Removing Three types of birth
Removing Three types of grapple (Muppatru)
Removing Three types of nature / character (Muggunam)
All of the above
377 . What does the FOURTH DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?
(377/829)
Removing Moovinai & Mukkutram
Removing Four Karanams & Four Origins (Naarkaranam & Naalvagai thotra neekkam
Removing Three types of grapple (Muppatru)
Removing Three types of nature / character (Muggunam)
378 . What does the FIFTH DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?
(378/829)
Removing Ainthavathai
Removing Aimpori
Removing Aimmala Neekkam
All of the above
379 . What does the SIXTH DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?
(379/829)
Removing Kama, Krotha
Removing Loba & Lust
Removing Matha & Macchariya
All of the above
380 . What does the SEVENH DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?
(380/829)
Removing Seven types of birth
Removing Loba & Lust
Removing Matha & Macchariya
All of the above
381 . What does the EiGHTH DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?
(381/829)
Removing Seven types of birth
Enguna Vilakkam (eight types of characters)
Removing Matha & Macchariya
All of the above
382 . What does the NINTH DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?
(382/829)
Removing Seven types of birth
Enguna Vilakkam (eight types of characters)
Navabetha vilakkam (Nine differentiations)
All of the above
383 . What does the TENTH DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?
(383/829)
Removing Seven types of birth
Enguna Vilakkam (eight types of characters)
Eternal bliss (Paranantham)
All of the above
384 . How many types of Shakthis are there?
(384/829)
Two
Four
Five
Three
385 . What are the three types of Shakthis?
(385/829)
Yogam, Bogam & Veeram
Pathi Pasu & Pasam
Aanavam, Kanmam & Mayai
None of the above
386 . What type of shakthi does LINGAPEETAM refers to?
(386/829)
Yoga Shakthi
Boga Shakthi
Veera Shakthi
All of the above
387 . What type of shakthi does VISHWAYONI refers to?
(387/829)
Yoga Shakthi
Boga Shakthi
Veera Shakthi
All of the above
388 . What type of shakthi does UTSAVAMURTHY refers to?
(388/829)
Yoga Shakthi
Boga Shakthi
Veera Shakthi
All of the above
389 . How does the festival performed to Utsavamurthy can be treated as performed to sivalinga murthy aswell?
(389/829)
In the form of veerashakthi
In the form of Bogashakthi
In the form of Yogashakthi
All of the above
390 . How many types of festivals will be performed in a temple?
(390/829)
Twelve
Six
Eighteen
All of the above
391 . What are the SIX types of festivals will be performed in a temple?
(391/829)
Nithyothsava (Daily) & Varothsavam (Weekly)
Mathothsavam (Monthly) & Pakshothsavam
Ayanothsavam
All of the above
392 . What is called as NITHYOTHSAVA Or How it will be performed?
(392/829)
Daily Worshiping lord Shiva along with goddess Uma
Worshiping lord Shiva weekly on Fridays
Worshiping lord Shiva on Full moon day
Worshiping lord Shiva on No moon day
All of the above
393 . What is called as VAROTHSAVA Or How it will be performed?
(393/829)
Daily Worshiping lord Shiva along with goddess Uma
Worshiping Goddess Uma weekly on Fridays
Worshiping lord Shiva on Full moon day
Worshiping lord Shiva on No moon day
All of the above
394 . What is called as PAKSHOTHSAVA or How it will be performed?
(394/829)
Worshiping lord Shiva on full moon days
Worshiping lord Shiva on No moon days
Worshiping lord Shiva on Pradosha days
All of the above
395 . What is called as MATHOTHSAVA or How it will be performed?
(395/829)
Worshiping lord Shiva on beginning of every month (Mathapravesham)
Worshiping lord Shiva on No moon days
Worshiping lord Shiva on Pradosha days
All of the above
396 . What is called as AYANOTHSAVA or How it will be performed?
(396/829)
Worshiping lord Shiva on beginning of every month (Mathapravesham)
Worshiping lord Utharayana or Dakshinayana days
Worshiping lord Shiva on Pradosha days
All of the above
397 . What is called as VARUSHOTHSAVA Or How it will be performed?
(397/829)
Brahmotsava is performed as varushothsava every year
Theppotsava is performed as varushothsava every year
Chaitrotsava is performed as varushothsava every year
Vasanthothsava is performed as varushothsava every year
All of the above
398 . What is prescribed no. of days for performing VRUSHOTHSAVA in a temple?
(398/829)
Ten
Five
Twelve
None of the above
399 . How many times (Kala) the puja will be performed for Shivalinga in a temple every day?
(399/829)
Twelve
Six or Four
Three
All of the above
400 . What is the name of the time (Kala) of puja performed at FIRST in the EARLY MORNING in a temple everyday?
(400/829)
Thiruvanandhal
Kalasandhi
Ucchikalam
Sayarakshai
401 . What is the name of the time (Kala) of puja performed at SECOND in the NOON in a temple everyday?
(401/829)
Thiruvanandhal
Kalasandhi
Ucchikalam
Sayarakshai
402 . What is the name of the time (Kala) of puja performed at THIRD in the AFTERNOON in a temple everyday?
(402/829)
Thiruvanandhal
Kalasandhi
Ucchikalam
Sayarakshai
403 . What is the name of the time (Kala) of puja performed at FOURTH in the EVENING in a temple every day?
(403/829)
Thiruvanandhal
Kalasandhi
Ucchikalam
Sayarakshai
404 . What is the name of the time (Kala) of puja performed at FIFTH in the NIGHT in a temple every day?
(404/829)
Rakkaalam
Kalasandhi
Ucchikalam
Sayarakshai
405 . What is the name of the time (Kala) of puja performed at SIXTH in the LATE NIGHT in a temple every day?
(405/829)
Rakkaalam
Arthajamam
Ucchikalam
Sayarakshai
406 . How many times the Abhisheka will be performed for lord Nataraja in a year?
(406/829)
Six
Four
Three
All of the above
407 . State any one month & star/Thithi of the six time Abhishekas performed for lord Nataraja in a year?
(407/829)
Panguni Uthiram
Markazhi Thiruvathirai
Thai Poosam
Aadi Swathi
408 . State any one month & Star/Thithi of the six time Abhisheka performed for lord Nataraja in a year?
(408/829)
Panguni Uthiram
Thai Poosam
Maasi Chathurthi
Aadi Swathi
409 . State any one month & Star/Thithi of the six time Abhisheka performed for lord Nataraja in a year?
(409/829)
Panguni Uthiram
Thai Poosam
Aadi Swathi
Chithirai Thiruvonam
410 . State any one month & Star/Thithi of the six time Abhisheka performed for lord Nataraja in a year?
(410/829)
Aani Uthiram
Thai Poosam
Panguni Uthiram
Aadi Swathi
411 . State any one month & Star/Thithi of the six time Abhisheka performed for lord Nataraja in a year?
(411/829)
Panguni Uthiram
Aavani Chathurthi
Aadi Swathi
Thai Poosam
412 . State any one month & Star/Thithi of the six time Abhisheka performed for lord Nataraja in a year?
(412/829)
Purattasi Chathurthi
Thai Poosam
Panguni Uthiram
Aadi Swathi
413 . Which one of the six Abhishekas performed to lord Nataraja in a year can be compared with PRAATHA KALA (early morning) puja in a temple?
(413/829)
Margazhi Thiruvathirai
Maasi Chathurthasi
Chithirai Thiruvonam
Aani Uthiram
All of the above
414 . Which one of the six Abhishekas performed to lord Nataraja in a year can be compared with KALA SANTHI (Next one to early morning puja) puja in a temple?
(414/829)
Margazhi Thiruvathirai
Maasi Chathurthasi
Chithirai Thiruvonam
Aani Uthiram
All of the above
415 . Which one of the six Abhishekas performed to lord Nataraja in a year can be compared with UCHCHI KALA (Afternoon) puja in a temple?
(415/829)
Margazhi Thiruvathirai
Maasi Chathurthasi
Chithirai Thiruvonam
Aani Uthiram
All of the above
416 . Which one of the six Abhishekas performed to lord Nataraja in a year can be compared with SAYARAKSHAI (Evening) puja in a temple?
(416/829)
Margazhi Thiruvathirai
Maasi Chathurthasi
Chithirai Thiruvonam
Aani Uthiram
All of the above
417 . Which one of the six Abhishekas performed to lord Nataraja in a year can be compared with IRAAKKAALAM (Night) puja in a temple?
(417/829)
Aavani Chathurthasi
Maasi Chathurthasi
Chithirai Thiruvonam
Aani Uthiram
All of the above
418 . Which one of the six Abhishekas performed to lord Nataraja in a year can be compared with ARTHAJAAMAM (Midnight) puja in a temple?
(418/829)
Aavani Chathurthasi
Purattaasi Chathurthasi
Chithirai Thiruvonam
Aani Uthiram
All of the above
419 . How many types of Fasting (Vratha) are prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?
(419/829)
Five
Four
Eight
Twelve
None of the above
420 . Mention any one among the Eight types of Fasting (Vratha) prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?
(420/829)
Vrushaba Vratha
Kantha Shashti Vratha
Pradosha Vratha
Chathurthi Vratha
421 . Mention any one among the Eight types of Fasting (Vratha) prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?
(421/829)
Kandha Shashti Vratha
Kedhara Vratha
Pradosha Vratha
Chathurthi Vratha
422 . Mention any one among the Eight types of Fasting (Vratha) prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?
(422/829)
Kandha Shashti Vratha
Pradosha Vratha
Umamaheshwara Vratha
Chathurthi Vratha
423 . Mention any one among the Eight types of Fasting (Vratha) prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?
(423/829)
Kandha Shashti Vratha
Chathurthi Vratha
Pradosha Vratha
Somavara Vratha
424 . Mention any one among the great eight types of Fasting (Vratha) prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?
(424/829)
Markazhi Thiruvathirai Vratha
Chathurthi Vratha
Pradosha Vratha
Kandashashti Vratha
425 . Mention any one among the great Eight types of Fasting (Vratha) prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?
(425/829)
Kandashashti Vratha
Shoola Vratha
Pradosha Vratha
Chathurthi Vratha
426 . Mention any one among the great Eight types of Fasting (Vratha) prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?
(426/829)
Kandashashti Vratha
Pradosha Vratha
Maha Shivarathiri Vratha
Chathurthi Vratha
427 . Mention any one among the Eight types of Fasting (Vratha) prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?
(427/829)
Kandashashti Vratha
Pradosha Vratha
Chathurthi Vratha
Kalyana Vratha
428 . In which month the VRUSHABA VRATHA will be performed in a year for lord Shiva?
(428/829)
Vaikasi (Mid May to Mid June)
Chithirai (Mid April to Mid May)
Aani (Mid June to Mid July)
Aadi (Mid July to Mid August)
429 . In which Period (duration) the KETHARA VRATHA will be performed in a year for lord Shiva?
(429/829)
Chithirai to Vaikasi (Mid April to Mid May)
Purattasi to Aippasi (Mid September to Mid November)
Aani to Aadi (Mid June to Mid July)
Aadi to Aavani (Mid July to Mid August)
430 . In which Period (duration) the Umamaheshwara Vratha will be performed in a year for lord Shiva?
(430/829)
Vaikasi (Mid May to Mid June)
Chithirai (Mid April to Mid May)
Aani (Mid June to Mid July)
Karthikai (Mid November to Mid December)
431 . In which Period (duration) the Thiruvathirai Vratha will be performed in a year for lord Shiva?
(431/829)
Vaikasi (Mid May to Mid June)
Markazhi (Mid December to Mid January)
Aani (Mid June to Mid July)
Karthikai (Mid November to Mid December)
432 . In which Period (duration) the Shoola Vratha will be performed in a year for lord Shiva?
(432/829)
Vaikasi (Mid May to Mid June)
Markazhi (Mid December to Mid January)
Thai (Mid January to Mid February)
Karthikai (Mid November to Mid December)
433 . In which Period (duration) the Mahashivarathiri Vratha will be performed in a year for lord Shiva?
(433/829)
Maasi (Mid February to Mid March)
Markazhi (Mid December to Mid January)
Thai (Mid January to Mid February)
Karthikai (Mid November to Mid December)
434 . In which Period (duration) the Kalyana Vratha will be performed in a year for lord Shiva?
(434/829)
Maasi (Mid February to Mid March)
Panguni (Mid March to Mid April)
Thai (Mid January to Mid February)
Karthikai (Mid November to Mid December)
435 . How many days the Kethara Vratha will be celebrated in a year for lord Shiva?
(435/829)
Sixteen days
Twelve days
Twenty One days
None of the above
436 . What are all the important features which make a temple famous or auspicious?
(436/829)
Deity (Moorthy)
Stead (Sthalam)
Holy River/Pond (Theertham)
Holy Tree (Vruksham)
All of the above
437 . Who all are well known as Religious head “Samayachariyars” for saiva samayam?
(437/829)
Thirugnanasambandhar, Appar & Sundarar
Aadhi Shankarar
Ramallingaswamy
All of the above
438 . What is the main holy deed the Religious heads “Samayachariyars” have done for saiva samayam?
(438/829)
Built more temples
Sung holy songs praising lord Shiva called as “Thirumuraikal”
Feeding poor
Performing miracles
439 . What is the basic criteria taken to declare a temple as “Thirumurai Thalangal”?
(439/829)
Based on holy history of the temple Thalapuranam
Based on the no. of holy saints or religious persons visited to that temple
Based on the Thirumurai songs sung by Religious heads “Samayachariyars” for that temple
All of the above
440 . Totally how many temples are classified as Thirumurai Thalangal?
(440/829)
Two hundred and seventy six – 275
One hundred and eight – 108
Twelve jyothirlingas – 12
None of the above
441 . How are the Thirumurai Thalangal temples are discriminated in Location wise?
(441/829)
Based on City wise
Based on River wise
Based on country wise
None of the above
442 . Totally how many classifications of countries are there to discriminate the Thirumurai thalangal?
(442/829)
5
8
9
12
443 . What are the names of countries on which Thirumurai Thalangal temples are discriminated?
(443/829)
Chola (Sozha Naadu)
Pandiya kingdom (Pandiya naadu)
Malai Naadu
Eezha Naadu
All of the above
444 . What are the names of countries on which Thirumurai Thalangal temples are discriminated?
(444/829)
Kongu Naadu
Nadu Naadu
Thuluva Naadu
Thondai Naadu
All of the above
445 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located in Chola Naadu?
(445/829)
190
14
1
2
446 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located in Pandiya Naadu?
(446/829)
190
14
1
2
447 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located in Malai Naadu?
(447/829)
190
14
1
2
448 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located in Eezha Naadu?
(448/829)
190
14
1
2
449 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located in Kongu Naadu?
(449/829)
7
14
1
2
450 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located in Nadu Naadu?
(450/829)
7
22
1
2
451 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located in Thondai Naadu?
(451/829)
7
22
32
2
452 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located in Thuluva Naadu?
(452/829)
7
22
32
1
453 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located at North Naadu?
(453/829)
5
None
2
100
454 . Who is the well known historical devotee got the special grace or boon from lord shiva at thirukkadavur temple?
(454/829)
Kannapar
Markkandeyar
Agathiyar
King Pandiya
455 . What is special grace or boon which saint Markandeya got from lord Shiva at Thirukkadavur temple?
(455/829)
Appeared infront of him through Shivalinga
Kicked the god of death (Yamadharma) for his sake
Bestowed him the boon to be as age 16 for ever
All of the above
456 . Who is the well known historical devotee got the special grace or boon from lord Shiva at Thirukalaththi temple?
(456/829)
Kannapar
Markkandeyar
Agathiyar
King Pandiya
457 . What is special grace or boon which saint KANNAPPAR got from lord Shiva at Thirukalaththi temple?
(457/829)
Appeared in front of him through Shivalinga & bestowed the Moksha
Kicked the god of death (Yamadharma) for his sake
Bestowed him the boon to be as age 16 for ever
All of the above
458 . Which insect got the special grace or boon from lord Shiva at Thiruvanaikkovil temple?
(458/829)
Fly
Spider
Worm
None of the above
459 . What is the special grace or boon which the SPIDER insect got from lord Shiva at Thiruvanaikkovil temple?
(459/829)
Appeared in front of him through Shivalinga & bestowed the Moksha
Kicked the god of death (Yamadharma) for its sake
Appeared in front of it through Shivalinga and blessed it to born as a Chola king in the next birth
All of the above
460 . Who is the well known Nayanmar got the boon of rebirth as a Chola king from lord shiva at Thiruvanaikkovil temple?
(460/829)
Kannappar
Kotchengachozhar
Jambu Munivar
Appar
461 . Who is the well known Nayanmar received the grace of lord Shiva at Kanchipuram?
(461/829)
Kannappar
Kotchengachozhar
Sakkiyar
Appar
462 . What is the spiritual deed which Sakkiya Nayanar did as an offering to lord Shiva at Kanchipuram?
(462/829)
Pelting stone on Shivalinga
Feeding food to lord Shiva
Decorating with flower Garland
Offering his wealth to built temple
463 . What is the special grace or boon which Sakkiyar Nayanar got from lord Shiva at Kanchipuram temple?
(463/829)
Appeared in front of him through Shivalinga & bestowed the Moksha
Kicked the god of death (Yamadharma) for its sake
Appeared infront of it through Shivalinga and blessed it to born as a Chola king in the next birth
All of the above
464 . Who is the well known King received the grace of lord Shiva at Thiruvidaimarudhur temple?
(464/829)
Varaguna Pandiyar
Kotchengachozhar
Sakkiyar
Appar
465 . To which kingdom does the king Varaguna belong to?
(465/829)
Chola Kingdom
Pandiya Kingdom
Chera kingdom
None of the above
466 . What is the special grace or boon which VARAGUNA PANDIYA got from lord Shiva at Thiruvidaimarudhur temple?
(466/829)
Appeared in front of him through Shivalinga & blessed him
Kicked the god of death (Yamadharma) for its sake
Appeared in front of it through Shivalinga and blessed it to born as a Chola king in the next birth
All of the above
467 . To whom lord Shiva bestowed his grace at Thiruvirinchipuram temple?
(467/829)
Varaguna Pandiyar
A small Brahmin kid
Sakkiyar
Appar
468 . What is the special grace or boon which A Small Brahmin Kid got from lord Shiva at Thiruvirinchipuram temple?
(468/829)
Appeared in front of him through Shivalinga & blessed him
Leaned himself to make the small Brahmin kid to do Shiva puja
Appeared in front of it through Shivalinga and blessed it to born as a Chola king in the next birth
All of the above
469 . To whom lord Shiva bestowed his grace at Thiruvannamalai temple?
(469/829)
Varaguna Pandiyar
A small Brahmin kid
King Vallalaraja
Appar
470 . What is the special grace or boon which King Vallala Raja got from lord Shiva at Thiruvannamalai temple?
(470/829)
Appeared in front of him through Shivalinga & blessed him
Leaned himself to make the small Brahmin kid to do Shiva puja
Appeared in front of it through Shivalinga and blessed it to born as a Chola king in the next birth as well
Lord Shiva himself been a child for him
471 . What is the special grace or boon which a Vaisya person got from lord Shiva at Thiruvirinchipuram temple?
(471/829)
Appeared in front of him through Shivalinga & blessed him
Leaned himself to make the small Brahmin kid to do Shiva puja
Guided the proper path to him who was traveling in a wrong path
Lord Shiva himself been a child for him
472 . Who is the well known Nayanmar who got the special boon or grace along with his wife from lord Shiva at Chidhambaram temple?
(472/829)
Thiruneelakanta Nayanar
Manikkavasagar
Iyarpakai Nayanar
None of the above
473 . What is the special grace or boon which Thiruneelakanta Nayanar got from lord Shiva at Chidhambaram temple?
(473/829)
Appeared in front of him through Shivalinga & blessed him
Leaned himself to make the small Brahmin kid to do Shiva puja
Removed the Senility of both the Nayanmar and his wife and blessed them to be young forever
Lord Shiva himself been a child for him
474 . Who is the well known Nayanmar who got the special boon or grace along with his wife from lord Shiva at Thiruchengattangudi temple?
(474/829)
Thiruneelakanta Nayanar
Manikkavasagar
Iyarpagai Nayanar
Siruththondar Nayanar
475 . What is the special grace or boon which Siruththondar Nayanar got from lord Shiva at Thiruchengattangudi temple?
(475/829)
Lord Shiva made Siruththondar to cook his own son and again he gave life to that son as a grace
Leaned himself to make the small Brahmin kid to do Shiva puja
Removed the Senility of both the Nayanmar and his wife and blessed them to be young forever
Lord Shiva himself been a child for him
476 . For what sake lord Shiva himself resides in various temples?
(476/829)
To give darshan to great souls prevails in various places
For accepting the Shiva puja done by people
To give darshan to devas
All of the above
477 . What are the prescribed Six Adharas?
(477/829)
Mooladharam & Swathishtanam
Manipooragam & Anagatham
Visuthi & Aagnai
All of the above
478 . Which part of the human body will be referred toMoolatharam?
(478/829)
Kundalini Sthanam
Unthi Sthanam
Hrudhaya Sthanam
Kanta Sthanam
479 . Which part of the human body will be referred to Swathishtanam?
(479/829)
Kundalini Sthanam
Unthi Sthanam
Hrudhaya Sthanam
Kanta Sthanam
480 . Which part of the human body will be referred to Manipooragam?
(480/829)
Kundalini Sthanam
Unthi Sthanam
Hrudhaya Sthanam
Kanta Sthanam
481 . Which part of the human body will be referred to Anaagatham?
(481/829)
Kundalini Sthanam
Unthi Sthanam
Hrudhaya Sthanam
Kanta Sthanam
482 . Which part of the human body will be referred to Visuthi?
(482/829)
Vaakkusthanam
Unthi Sthanam
Hrudhaya Sthanam
Kanta Sthanam
483 . Which part of the human body will be referred to Aagnai?
(483/829)
Kundalini Sthanam
Inbetween the eyebrows (Puruva mathyaSthanam)
Hrudhaya Sthanam
Kanta Sthanam
484 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Moolatharam?
(484/829)
Main tower Rajagopura entrance (Sthoola linga Gopura vaayil)
Balipeetam
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam
485 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Swathishtanam?
(485/829)
Main tower Rajagopura entrance (Sthoola linga Gopura vaayil)
Balipeetam
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam
486 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Manipooragam?
(486/829)
Main tower Rajagopura entrance (Sthoola linga Gopura vaayil)
Balipeetam
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam
487 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Anagatham?
(487/829)
Main tower Rajagopura entrance (Sthoola linga Gopura vaayil)
Balipeetam
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam
488 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Visuthi?