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1 . Who is first and foremost of this world?

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Lord Brahma
Lord Shiva
Lord Vishnu

2 . How do we specially call God?

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Shiva
Mangalamurthy
Natarajar

3 . What is the meaning of Shiva?

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Clear
Purity
Auspicious

4 . What is the nature of Lord Shiva?

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Ever Lasting
Prevailing Everywhere
Knows Everything
All the above

5 . What are the 5 responsibilities Lord Shiva posses for the sake of spirits?

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Creation, Guard, Destroy, Conceal and Grace
Gift, Creation, Conceal, Guard and Grace
Creation, Guard, Punish, Conceal and Grace
Guard, Destroy, Conceal, Grace and Creation

6 . What is Creation?

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Creating Body & Soul
Creating the Thanu, Karana, Buvana & Bogas
Creating Feelings & Realisation
Creating World & worldly things

7 . What is Protection?

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Protect the created Thanu, Karana, Bhuvana & Bogas
Protect the created Body & Soul
Protect the created Feelings & Realisation
Protect the created World and Wordly things

8 . What is Destroy?

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Destroy the created Feelings & Realisation
Destroy the created Body & Soul
Destroy the created World and Wordly things
Destroy the created Thanu, Karana, Bhuvana & Bogas

9 . What is Conceal?

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Letting the spirits to indulge in wordly affaris
Conceal the worldly things from the living beings
Letting the beings to involve in their self search
Conceal the sixth sense from beings

10 . What is Grace or bless?

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Offering whatever the boons requested by beings
Creation of this beautiful world and worldly things
Blessing with all the 16 boons deserve by a human
Removing the Paasaa / Maayaa from spirits and let them realise the sivam

11 . What is THANU?

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World
Sea
Body
Spirit

12 . What is KARANA?

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Mind like internal things
Artificial tools of this world
Thathuvams of spirits
Parts of body

13 . What is BHUVANA?

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World
Human beings
Animals
Sky

14 . What is BOGAM?

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Experiencing the wordly things
Experiencing this body
Experiencing the Deva loka
Experiencing the five elements

15 . How does lord shiva perform his five responisibilties?

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With the help of lord brahma
With the help of Vishnu
With the power named Sakthi
With the help of lord Indira

16 . What is the meaning of Sakthi?

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Bless
Grace
Conceal
Power

17 . Power of lord Shiva?

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Godess parvathi
Brahma
Vishnu
Rudhra

18 . Which is the primary place where lord shiva resides with godess parvathi in order to grace the living beings?

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Mount Everest
Chidambaram
Mount Kailash
Amarnath

19 . What is the name of religion which worships lord Shiva as the absolute / Primary god?

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Vaishnavam
Kaumaram
Saivism
Saaktham

20 . Which are the primary sacred books for Saivism ?

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Thirumurai, Veda & Agamas
Prabantham, mahabarath & Ramayana
Kandhapuranam & Thirukkural
Sivamahapuranam

21 . What is insisted in sacred books like Thirumurai, Veda & Agammas of Saivism?

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Shiva virtue (Punniya) & Jeeva virtue
General rules of life
Dhana & Dharma
Hell & heavenly things

22 . What do we attain by doing Shiva punniya?

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Worldly affairs
Heavenly enjoyments
Sufferings at hell
Ultimate grace of lord Shiva

23 . What do we attain by doing Jeeva punniyam?

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Worldly affairs
Heavenly enjoyments
Sufferings at hell
Ultimate grace of lord Shiva

24 . What are all the major deeds defined as Sin ?

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Murder & Theft
Telling lies & Gambling
Consuming liqour & flesh
All of the above

25 . What does a sinner attain?

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Salvation
Sufferings at hell
Extended life time
None of the above

26 . What is the standard time one should wake up in the morning?

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20 Nazhigai before sun rise
5 Nazhigai before sun rise
10 Nazhigai before sun rise
None of the above

27 . What is the first & foremost thing to be done after wakeup?

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Have a bed coffee
Reading magazines and daily news papers
Adorn vibuthi and recite thiruppalliyezhuchi like thirumurai songs
Go for a walk

28 . What should be done after bathing?

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Doing anushtanam & recite Thirumurai and Thirumarai
Having breakfast
Go out to meet friends
Go out to meet relations

29 . What is the primary symbol a saivate should adorn on his body?

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Ornaments
Sandal Paste
Kunkum
Vibuthi (Thiruneeru)

30 . What is Vibuthi (Thiruneeru)?

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Ash got out of calcinating Cow Dung
Powder got out of Sugarcane waste
Lime powder
All of the above

31 . What is the prescribed color for Vibuthi (Thiruneeru)?

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Black
Grey
White
Red

32 . How should we use the Vibuthi (Thiruneeru)?

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Keeping it in a Pure silk pouch / sambudam
Keeping it in a plastic bag
Keepping it in a ever silver box
Keeping it in a paper

33 . What is the prescribed direction to be faced while adorning Vibuthi (Thiruneeru)?

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Looking down
Sout faced
West faced
North faced / East faced

34 . How should we besmear Vibuthi (Thiruneeru)?

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While walking
Looking down
Looking up and chanting Shivayanama
None of the above

35 . What should be done if Vibhuti (Thiruneeru) shed down?

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Take it up immediately
Take it up immediately and wipe off the place
Leave it as it is
blow it off

36 . What are all the appropriate timings one should besmear Vibuthi (Thiruneeru) for sure?

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Before and after sleep
After brushing & bathing
Before and after food
During dawn & dusk
All of the above

37 . How should we receive Vibhuti (Thiruneeru) from Aachariya & Adiyar (devotee of lord shiva) ?

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Receive in one hand
Receive while sitting
Get on a paper
Prostrate, revere and receive with two hands

38 . How should we besmear Vibhuti (Thiruneeru) in-front of God, Guru & Adiyar (devotee of lord shiva)?

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Besmear face to face before God, Guru & Adiyar
Turn the face and besmear
Sit and besmear
None of the above

39 . How many types are there for besmearing Vibhuti (Thiruneeru)?

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40 . What are the two types of besmearing Vibhuti (Thiruneeru)?

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Blend with sandal paste and besmear
Blend with kumkum and besmear
Blend with water and besmear as thiripundaram & without blending water and besmear as powder
All of the above

41 . What is the meaning / symptom of besmearing Vibhuti (Thiruneeru) as THIRIPUNDARAM?

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As a symptom of removing the 3 malas such as Anava, Kanma & Maya
As a symptom of 3 vedas Rig, Yajur & Sama
As a symptom of 3 eyes of lord Shiva
As a sympotom of trinity such as Vishnu, Brahma & Rudra

42 . In what are all the parts of body should we besmear Vibhuti (Thiruneeru) as Thiripundaram?

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Head, forehead, chest, navel
two knee, two elbow, two arms
Two wrist, two ribs, spinal & neck
All of the above

43 . What is the length should be followed while besmeaaring Vibhuti (Thiruneeru) as thiripundaram on FOREHEAD?

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Exactly between the two eyebrows
Just one inch
Exactly start from end point of left eyebrow & stop at end point of right eyebrow and not lesss / more than that
All of the above

44 . What is the length should be followed while besmeaaring Vibhuti (thiruneeru) as thiripundaram on CHEST & ARMS?

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One inch
Two inches
Six Inches
None of the above

45 . What should be the space length between each line of Thirupunddaram?

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No space should be there
6 inches
2 Inches
1 Inch

46 . What is the reason for giving much preference for Thiruneeru (Vibhuti) & Rudraksha in Saivism?

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Since those are produced from body & eye of lord Shiva
Since those are spiritual symbols of saivism
Since our ancestors made so
None of the above

47 . What is the purpose / use of besmearing thiruneeru (Vibhuti)?

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To let others know we are saivate
All our (Maapaathagam) will be removed
Look and preferenece will be bright
All of the above

48 . Why should we wear / adorn Rudraksha also when we smear Vibhuti?

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Rudraksha & Vibhuti both are primary spiritual symbols of a saivate
Vibhuti may vanish at times due to sweat or rain
In absence of Vibhuti Rudraksha will be there to destruct any sort of dosha
Any sort of sin raised out of Rakshashas will not affect
All of the above

49 . What is the length should be followed while smearing Vibhuti as Thiripundaram on the parts excluding forehead, chest & arms?

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6 inches
1 inch
5 Inches
No need of any measurement

50 . What is the origin of Rudraksha?

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A bead formed from dew drops came out of 3 eyes of lord Shiva
Its a seed of tree
Its a hand made product
None of the above

51 . Why is it named as Rudraksha?

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Generlly a divine bead is called rudraksha
Uruthiran means Shiva & aksha means Eye hence called Rudraksha
Name of the tree from where the bead formed
All of the above

52 . What can be added in between each Rudraksha bead to wear?

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Golden bead
Coral
Spatika
All of the above

53 . Who is eligible to wear Rudraksha?

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Non-Alchoholic
Pure vegeterian
Who follows the etiquettes
All of the above

54 . What will one attain if alchohol & non veg foods are taken wearing Rudraksha?

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Heaven
Rebirth
Hell
None of the above

55 . Why should we wear Rudraksha while taking bath?

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Its cool
It hot
Gives strength
Its Equivalent to holy Ganga river

56 . How many count of faces a Rudraksha contain?

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Only five
From One to sixteen faces
Three faces
All of the above

57 . In what are all the parts of the body shall we wear Rudraksha?

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Head & tuft
Ears & neck
Chest & Arm
Hands
All of the above

58 . What is the count of Rudakshas to be worn on Head?

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59 . What is the count of Rudakshas to be worn on Ears?

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Each One
Only one ear
Each two
None of the above

60 . What is the count of Rudakshas to be worn on Neck?

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61 . What is the count of Rudakshas to be worn on Arms?

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Each One
Each sixteen
Each two
None of the above

62 . What is the count of Rudakshas to be worn on Hands?

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Each Twelve
Only sixteen
Each One
None of the above

63 . What is the count of Rudaksha to be worn on Chest?

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One
Hundred
Two Hundred
One Hunderd and Eight

64 . In whatever the parts of body CAN Rudraksha be worn always?

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Head & tuft
Ears & neck
Chest & Arm
All of the above

65 . In whatever the parts of body Rudraksha CANNOT be worn during sleep & shit?

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Head
Tuft
Chest & Arm
All of the above

66 . What is the symptom of wearing Rudraksha?

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Its a symptom of Grace & blessings of lord Shiva
Its a symptom of saivate
Just a symbol of spirituality
Non of the above

67 . What is the moola manthra a shaivate should chant properly?

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Holy Five letters (Panchakshara)
Holy Six letters
Holy Eight letters
None of the above

68 . What is the Holy five letter (Panchakshara)?

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Om Bairava
Om Sakthi
Om Muruga
Namasivaya

69 . Who are all eligible to chant the holy five letter?

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Only Male
In general everyone should chant without any discremenation
Only Saivate
All of the above

70 . What is prescribed number of count one should chant the holy five letter?

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108 Or 10
One
11 Or 22
None of the above

71 . How should we sit and chant the holy five letter?

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Stretch both the leg straight
Stand on knees
Fold both the knees, focus both the eyes towards nose tip & sit erect
All of the above

72 . How should be the mind when chanting holy five letters?

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Mind should get compressed with lord Shiva
Should think of multiple gods
Mind should be in sleep state
All of the above

73 . When are all the mind should get compressed on holy feet of lord Shiva?

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While walking or standing
While sitting or lying down
While doing any other tasks
All of the above

74 . How should a one chant the holy five letter who got manthropadesha from a Guru?

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Worship the guru and present a possible dakshana (money / material) once in a year
Just think of the guru and chant
Have a guru darshan once in five years
None of the above

75 . What can be used to count the number of chant while doing Jaba?

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Use Jabamalai
Use right hand internal lines of fingers
Use right hand thumb finger to count the lines
All of the above

76 . What is the prescribed bead to be used for making Jabamala?

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Spatika
Coral
Rudraksha
Pearl

77 . What is the prescribed number of rudraksha bead to be used to make jabamala for recluse (Sanyasi / Thuravi)?

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25
52
35
All of the above

78 . What is the prescribed number of rudraksha bead to be used to make jabamala for Family man?

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27
54
108
All of the above

79 . How many faces of Rudraksha beads should not be used for making Jabamala?

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Two or Three faces
Twelve or Thirteen faces
Multiple lines of faces
All of the above

80 . What is the basic rule for number of faces of Rudraksha bead to be used to make Jabamala?

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All the Rudraksha beads should have the same number of faces
52
35
None of the above

81 . What type of material to be used for beading the Rudrakshas for Jabamala?

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Silk
Cotton
27 strands of thread
All of the above

82 . What is Jaba?

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Keep chanting the mantra
Inversing the meditated object by chanting the mantra
Close the eyes and sit idle
All of the above

83 . What is the meaning for the word Manthra?

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A holy word used for chanting
MAN means the person who thinks and THRA means rescue
Just a holy word
All of the above

84 . How many types of Jabas are there?

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Manasa
Ubanju
Vachakam
All of the above

85 . What is MANASA?

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Chant internaly with tongue tip and lips should not touch
Spell the manthra verbaly
Chant the manthra verbaly wihout sound
All of the above

86 . What is Ubanju?

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Chant loudly to make others listen
Chant just internaly without using tongue and lips
As same as of Manasam
Chant very slowly using tongue tip and lips so that only self can listen

87 . What is Vachakam?

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Chant very slowly using tongue tip and lips so that only self can listen
Chant internaly with tongue tip and lips should not touch
Chant manthra using tongue tip and lips so that others (nearby) can listen
None of the above

88 . How many multiples of power will get out of doing Vachaka Jaba?

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100 times
1000 times
50 times
200 times

89 . How many multiples of power will get out of doing Ubanju Jaba?

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1000 times
10000 times
5000 times
None of the above

90 . How many multiples of power will get out of doing Manasa Jaba?

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Countless
10000 times
One Crore times
None of the above

91 . What is the direction to be faced while doing Jaba?

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North Or South face
West face
Any direction
None of the above

92 . What is the asana (seat) to be used while doing Jaba?

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Seat made of woodden plate
Rug made of gem
Deer Skin or tiger skin
Sacred grass (Dharuppai)
All of the above

93 . How the Jaba should not be done?

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Wearing shirt, turban, Covering the body
Without wearing kaupeenam, dhoti, pavithram
Should not do in darkness
All of the above

94 . What are all the things should not be seen while doing Jaba?

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Dog
Donkey
Pig
All of the above

95 . What are the physical activities should not entertained while doing Jaba?

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Exultation or anger
Yawning or sneezing
Sleep or laziness
Argue
All of the above

96 . How the Jaba can be done using Jabamala?

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Should be covered with a cloth so that no one can see
Should be covered with a transparent cloth
Can be done very open
All of the above

97 . Which finger to be used while doing Vachaka jaba?

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Thumb
Pointing finger
Middle finger
Ring finger

98 . Which finger to be used while doing Manasa jaba?

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Thumb
Pointing finger
Middle finger
Ring finger

99 . Which finger to be used while doing jaba as Mandham?

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Thumb
Pointing finger
Middle finger
Ring finger

100 . In which direction every beads should be pushed / moved while doing jaba for the sake of Boga?

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Downside
Upside
Right side
Left side

101 . In which direction every beads should be pushed / moved while doing jaba for the sake of Mukthi / salvation?

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Downside
Upside
Right side
Left side

102 . How the Nayakamani (main bead) should be treated while doing jaba?

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Cross over the Nayakamani
Start again after crossing Nayakamani
Should not cross over it
Dont even consider Nayakamani

103 . How each and every beads should be treated while doing Jaba?

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Should not collide and raise noise
Should touch each other
Leave one after two
None of the above

104 . What is the benefit one gets out of doing holy five letter Jaba?

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Just a stress relief
Full concentration
Memory power
Removes mummalam and gives Gnananandham

105 . What is the form of Sadashiva, the souls use to worship?

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Combination of Peeta & Linga called as Kanmasathakkiyam
Rudraksha
Conch
None of the above

106 . What does Lingam refer to?

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Combined form of Shiva and Parvathi
Its a sign refers the god without any form like hands or legs etc.,
Just a shape of god
None of the above

107 . Who are the two divine personalities fought with each other to claim the superiority?

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Lord Indira & Chandira
Lord Kubera & Vayu
Lord Brahma & Vishnu
Goddess Lakshmi & Saraswathi

108 . What did lord Shiva do to clear the controversy between Brahma & Vishnu claiming superiority?

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Aroused a divine voice without showing form
Appeared before them in the disguise of a preist
Destructed both of them with trishul
Appeared before them in form of a Jyothi and made them to search the start and end point

109 . What happened to that Jyothi which appeared before brahma & vishnu to realize their sin?

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Jyothi turned into a solid state and so called Shivalinga
Just disappered after their effort went in vain
Keep on blazing like jyothi forever
Jyothi turned into a form of human

110 . Why did lord Shiva take the form of linga who doesn't have any form by nature?

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To show his superiority
To grace the mercy on the souls to worship with a form
Just of lord brahma and vishnu
All of the abve

111 . At what are the places souls use to worship lord Shiva?

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Divine forms such as Shivalinga
In the form of Guru and Sangama
In the form of spirit inside the beings
All of the above

112 . What are the primary types of linga?

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Parartha Linga & Itta Linga
Ashta Linga
Saptha linga
Bootha Linga

113 . What are the types of Parartha Linga?

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Suyambu Linga & Kaana Linga
Deiveega Linga & Aarita Linga
Manuta Linga
All of the above

114 . What is Suyambu Linga or who established it?

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Appeared itself (no manual interruption)
Established by Devas
Established by Asura
All of the above

115 . What is Kaana Linga or who established it?

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Established by goddess Lakshmi & Saraswathi
Established by Brahma
Established by Ganaas such as Vinayaga & Subramania
None of the above

116 . What is Daivatha Linga or who established it?

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Established by Durga
Established by devas like Vishnu
Established by lord Ganesh
Established by lord Muruga

117 . What is Aarida Linga or who established it?

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Established by Devas
Established by Humans
Established by Animals
Established by Irudigas & Rakshashas

118 . What is Maanuda Linga or who established it?

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Established by Devas
Established by Humans
Established by Animals
Established by irudigal & Rakshashas

119 . What is Ishtta Linga?

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Received from a Guru after getting viseda deeksha to perform Shiva puja
One creates on his own
Got from a holy river
All of the above

120 . What are the types of Ishtta Linga?

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Vaana Linga
Spatika Linga
Rathina Linga
Saila Linga & Sanika Linga
All of the above

121 . What is Sanika Linga?

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Sanika linga is the one which will be left after pooja
Sanika linga is the one which will be carried all the way
Sanika linga is the one which will be surrendered to others
None of the above

122 . What are the types of Sanika Linga?

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Soil, Rice & Cooked rice
River Sand, butter & Rudraksha
Sandal, flower garlands and more
All of the above

123 . When should a disciple / shishya eat who attained Deeksha from a Guru?

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After performing Dhyana
After doing Aanmartha puja only
Before doing puja
Any time of our wish

124 . How the food will be treated which was eaten before doing Aanmartha puja?

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It is equalent to earth worm
It is equalent to dead body
It is equalent to human waste
All of the above

125 . What should a disciple / shishya do if he is not able to perform puja due to physical problems?

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Should get the puja done through his Guru
Should get the puja done through other Shiva devotee equalent to him
Perform Antharyaga puja
All of the above

126 . In which are the forms Shiva puja can be done?

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Maanatham & Mandalam
Painted picture on a woodden board & wall
Vigraha forms
Patika lingam, Baana lingam & Kshaniga lingam
All of the above

127 . What is Maanatha puja?

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Performing abishega & puja as bavanai internaly
Performing puja to Mandaleshwarar
Parthibalinga puja
None of the above

128 . What is Mandala puja?

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Performing abishega & puja as bavanai internaly
Performing puja to Mandaleshwarar
Parthibalinga puja
None of the above

129 . What is Kshanika linga puja?

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Performing abishega & puja as bavanai internaly
Performing puja to Mandaleshwarar
Parthibalinga puja
None of the above

130 . From where do we get Bana Lingam?

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Holy river like Narmada
Hill stations
Mountain ranges
None of the above

131 . What are all the benefit one attains from doing Shivalinga puja?

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Benefit of Sodasa Daana
Benefit of Twenty one Yaaga
Relief from maha pathakas (Sin)
Benefit of Snana (holy dip) in holy rivers like ganga etc.,
All of the above

132 . What are all the Daanaas are considered as Sodasa daana?

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Annadaanam, Vasthradaanam, Kannikadaanam, Boodaanam
Iranyadaanam, Kodhaanam, Ubayamugi daanam, Makishadaanam
Ashwadaanam, Shwethashwa daanam, kaala daanam, kaalamugi daanam
Mahameru daanam, Karpakavruksha daanam, Vidyadaanam, Mahaadaanam
All of the above

133 . What are yaagas considered as Twentyone yaagas?

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Agnittomam, Athhiyagnittomam, Uthhiiyam, Sodasam, Vaasabeyam, Aththisaathiram, Abthoriyaamam
Agniyatheyam, Agnithothhiram, Tharisupuranamaasam, Chathurmaasyam, Niroodapasubandham, Aakkiranam, Soundiraamani
Attagai, Paarvanam, Siraartham, siraveni, Aakrakaayani, Chaithri, Aasuvayasu
All of the above

134 . Why should we do these Linga pujas?

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To worship lord Shiva and attain the endless pleasure of bliss
To get achieve all the wordly things
To represent their own relegion
All of the above

135 . What are the various ways to worship the Lord?

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Sariya
Kiriya
Yoga
Gnana
All of the above

136 . How do we do Sariya type of worship?

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It is done with the help of body
It is done with the help of mouth
It is done with the help of mind
It is done with the help of soul

137 . How do we do Kiriya type of worship?

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It is done with the help of body
It is done with the help of mouth
It is done with the help of mind
It is done with the help of soul

138 . How do we do Yoga type of worship?

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It is done with the help of body
It is done with the help of mouth
It is done with the help of mind
It is done with the help of soul

139 . In what are all the ways can we do Sariya way of worship?

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Get around the temple
Giving flower garlands to the Lord
Cleaning the temple things and places
All of the above

140 . In what are all the ways can we do Kiriya way of worship?

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Chanting the holy five letters
Reciting the thirumurai songs daily
Citing the notion of Sathiras & thothiras
All of the above

141 . In what are all the ways can we do Yoga way of worship?

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Meditate the shape of worshiping lord in the mind
Counting the holy five letters in mind using the Jabamala
Performing antharyaga puja
All of the above

142 . What will the lord bestow to one who performs all the Sariya, Kiriya & Yoga way of worship?

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Lord will bestow the Gnana
Lord will bestow the Worldly affairs
Lord will bestow the Santhanam
Lord will bestow the Rebirth

143 . How will the lord bestow the gnana to the souls?

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In the form of Jeevan mukthas
In the form of Gurunatha
In the disguise of a human
All of the above

144 . What are the reasons to worship the lord only in the form of 25-Maheshwara Murthas?

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Since the almighty in that form does not have birth & rebirth
Sicne the almighty will grace the souls in those forms only
Since the gods who are all in others forms apart from these 25-murhtas have birth and rebirth
All of the above

145 . What are all the rules stated in Dharma Shastras & why should we follow those?

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Rules stated in Dharma Shastras are those prescribed by the god in vedagamas
God will give the benefits to those souls who properly follow the Dharma shastras
Primary rule of Dharma Shastra is to worship the lord and his mercy
All of the above

146 . How should we worship the lord Shiva?

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In the form of Shivalinga & Sivan adiyar (devotees of Shiva)
In the form of souls
In the form of poor
None of the above

147 . What are the types of puja for which the lord will grace the souls?

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Aga puja & pura puja
Athma puja
Antharyaga puja
None of the above

148 . What are all the shodasa upacharas?

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Avahana, Aasana, Padhya, Argya
Aachamana, Snana, Vasthra, Ygnopaveetham
Aabarana, Kantha, Pushpam, Dhoopam
Dheepa, Neivethya, Thamboola, Pradakshina namaskara
All of the above

149 . What are all the steps to be undergone in process of imagining the lord in the Aga puja?

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Treat the heart as the place to do the aga puja
Imagine a 8 inch cord stretching from our navel
Consider that 8 inch cord has 8 petals at the end
Imagine a lotus on the end and place the lord in the centre of that lotus
All of the above

150 . What are all the things shall we use to perform abishegam to the lord in agapuja

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Do abishegam with Milk, Curd, ghee, kojalam, komayam,and perfumed dravyas.
Do alankaram with qualified clothes and invaluable ornaments
Do archanai with drop flowers
Show dhoopam & deepam and do neivethyamm with delicious eatables
All of the above

151 . What type of relationship prevails between the almighty and soul while following SARIYA type of morality?

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Slave & Master
Friend & Friend
Guru & Sishya
Father & Son

152 . What type of relationship prevails between the almighty and soul while following KRIYA type of morality?

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Slave & Master
Friend & Friend
Guru & Sishya
Father & Son

153 . What type of relationship prevails between the almighty and soul while following YOGA type of morality?

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Slave & Master
Friend & Friend
Guru & Sishya
Father & Son

154 . What type of relationship prevails between the almighty and soul while following GNANA type of morality?

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Slave & Master
Friend & Friend
Guru & Sishya
Father & Son

155 . What are all the types of spiritual services shall we perform while undertaking the SARIYA type of worship?

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Cleansing the in&out of temples
Clobbering the temple floors with cow dung
Pluck the flowers with prescribed rules for the lord
Reciting the Panniru Thirumurai songs using the mouth with atmost spirituality
All of the above

156 . What are all the types of spiritual services shall we perform while undertaking the KIRIYA type of worship?

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Lit the dheepam in the temple using cow ghee, mustard oil etc.,
Setting up the Nandhavanam by growing the trees which give flowers
Pluck the flowers with prescribed rules for the lord
Worship the devotees of almighty as lord shiva
All of the above

157 . What are the rules to be followed to pluck the flowers for Lord?

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Wake up in the early morning
Pluck before the bees taste the flowers
Pluck the flowers without using the nails
All of the above

158 . How many types of flower garlands shall we prepare and submit to the lord in temples?

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Indai & Thodai
Kanni
Pandhu
Thandir kattu maalai
All of the above

159 . What are all the types of spiritual services shall we perform while undertaking the KRIYA type of worship?

(159/637)

Install your god in the home with the help of your relatives and doing puja with reciting thirumurais
Meditate the lord in your mind
Pluck the flowers with prescribed rules for the Lord
Worship the devotees of almighty as lord Shiva

160 . What are all the types of spiritual services shall we perform while undertaking the YOGA type of worship?

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Performing Sivayogam
Controlling the Senses and their organs
Control Breathing respirations
Maintain the mind in an united conciousness
All of the above

161 . What are all the types of spiritual services shall we perform while undertaking the GNANA type of worship?

(161/637)

Realising the nature and truth of Pathi, Pasu & Pasam prescribed in sivagamas
Realising the nature and truth of Pathi, Pasu & Pasam prescribed in sivagamas will yield the Gnana wisdom
Gnana (wisdom) will lead the soul to get to know about the eternal almighty lord shiva
Soul should not differentiate itself or its knowledge or the lord shiva with each other and be involved in the grace of lord Shiva
All of the above

162 . What are the types of worship prescribed to attain salvation (Mukthi)?

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Sariya
Kiriya
Yoga
Gnana
All of the above

163 . What are the types of worship prescribed to attain salvation (Mukthi)?

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Sariya
Kiriya
Yoga
Gnana
All of the above

164 . What one will acheive by doing Sariya type of worship?

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Will go to sivaloga and experience the Bogas of that world
Will get the pleasure of being with lord shiva along with the bogas of Sivaloga
Will get one of the guise (image/shape) of lord shiva and be in the Sivaloga
Will attain the holy feet of lord shiva and experience the Nithyanandha (permanent bliss)

165 . What one will achieve by doing Kiriya type of worship?

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Will go to sivaloga and experience the Bogas of that world
Will get the pleasure of being with lord shiva along with the bogas of Sivaloga
Will get one of the guise (image/shape) of lord Shiva and be in the Sivaloga
Will attain the holy feet of lord Shiva and experience the Nithyanandha (permanent bliss)

166 . What one will achieve by doing Yoga type of worship?

(166/637)

Will go to Sivaloga and experience the Bogas of that world
Will get the pleasure of being with lord Shiva along with the bogas of Shivaloga
Will get one of the guise (image/shape) of lord Shiva and be in the Sivaloga
Will attain the holy feet of lord Shiva and experience the nithyanandha (permanent bliss)

167 . What one will achieve by doing Gnana type of worship?

(167/637)

Will go to Sivaloga and experience the bogas of that world
Will get the pleasure of being with lord Shiva along with the bogas of Sivaloga
Will get one of the guise (image/shape) of lord Shiva and be in the Sivaloga
Will attain the holy feet of lord Shiva and experience the nithyanandha (permanent bliss)

168 . What are the types of salvation (Mukthi) a soul can achieve?

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Saaloga
Saameeba
Saaruba
Saayuchya
All of the above

169 . Can a soul attain salvation in the present birth itself? if yes, how?

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A soul can attain salvation in the present birth itself by strictly following the four morals (sariyai, kiriyai, Yoga & Gnana)
A soul can attain salvation in the present birth itself by reciting stotras
A soul can attain salvation in the present birth itself by going pilgrims of lord Shiva
A soul can attain salvation in the present birth itself by doing service to poor

170 . What are the ways to attain salvation in the present birth itself by following four morals (sariya, kiriya, Yoga & Gnana)?

(170/637)

Be in the path of Sariya in Gnana
Be in the path of Kriya in Gnana
Be in the path of Yoga in Gnana
Be in the path of Gnana in Gnana
All of the above

171 . What is the concept of Sariya in Gnana?

(171/637)

Reciting Thirumurais and listening to explanation of Saiva siddhanta from the scholars
Keep thinking on the examples and explanation of Saiva siddhanta and Thirumurais
Be clear with Thirumurais and explanation of Saiva siddhanta without any suspicions
Deciding that everything happens with the grace of lord Shiva and keep thinking on lord Shiva only

172 . What is the concept of Kriya in Gnana?

(172/637)

Reciting Thirumurais and listening to explanation of Saiva siddhanta from the scholars
Keep thinking on the examples and explanation of Saiva siddhanta and Thirumurais
Be clear with Thirumurais and explanation of Saiva siddhanta without any suspicions
Deciding that everything happens with the grace of lord Shiva and keep thinking on lord Shiva only

173 . What is the concept of Yoga in Gnana?

(173/637)

Reciting Thirumurais and listening to explanation of Saiva siddhanta from the scholars
Keep thinking on the examples and explanation of Saiva siddhanta and Thirumurais
Be clear with Thirumurais and explanation of Saiva siddhanta without any suspicions
Deciding that everything happens with the grace of lord Shiva and keep thinking on lord Shiva only

174 . What is the concept of Gnana in Gnana?

(174/637)

Reciting Thirumurais and listening to explanation of Saiva siddhanta from the scholars
Keep thinking on the examples and explanation of Saiva siddhanta and Thirumurais
Be clear with Thirumurais and explanation of Saiva siddhanta without any suspicions
Deciding that everything happens with the grace of lord Shiva and keep thinking on lord Shiva only

175 . What are all the main criterias to be followed for temple worship?

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Should get bath neatly
Should wear washed and clean dress
Should smear bhasma / vibuthi
Should recite Thirumurai and keep thinking on lord Shiva
All of the above

176 . What are all the things to be carried to temple?

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Things such as flowers & lamp used for worship
Should carry bags to get things
Should carry story books to read
Should carry spare dress

177 . How should we carry the things used for worship while we go to temple?

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Should carry on the back
Should carry things above the waist
Should assign a person to carry the things
Should carry in a plastic bag

178 . What should be done when we reach the temple?

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Should heap the hands above the head
Should worship the Rajagopura which is in the form of Thoolalinga
Should keep singing the glory of lord from the entrance
All of the above

179 . What is the first thing should be done as soon as we enter inside the temple?

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Directly go the sanctorum of the main deity
Start revolve around the temple Praharam
Sit and chant the holy mantras
Should prostrate worshiped before the Bali peeta

180 . In which direction should we prostrate in the temples which all are faced East or West?

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Should prostrate north faced placing the head on north direction
Should prostrate South faced placing the head on South direction
Should prostrate East faced placing the head on East direction
Should prostrate West faced placing the head on West direction

181 . In which direction should we prostrate in the temples which all are faced South or North?

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Should prostrate north faced placing the head on north direction
Should prostrate East faced placing the head on East direction
Should prostrate East faced placing the head on East direction
Should prostrate West faced placing the head on West direction

182 . In which are all the directions one should not stretch the legs and prostrate in temple?

(182/637)

South & North
West & South
East and North
All of the above

183 . How should men prostrate in temple?

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Eight organs of the body should touch the ground while men prostrate in temple
Eight organs of the body should touch the ground while men prostrate in temple
Just hands and legs should touch the ground while men prostrate in temple
None of the above

184 . What are all the eight organs of men should touch the ground while prostrate in temple?

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Head
Two hands & two ears
Two shoulders
Microgenia
All of the above

185 . How should women prostrate in temple?

(185/637)

Eight organs of the body should touch the ground while women prostrate in temple
Five organs of the body should touch the ground while women prostrate in temple
Just hands and legs should touch the ground while women prostrate in temple
None of the above

186 . What are all the five organs of men should touch the ground while prostrate in temple?

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Head
Two hands
Two knees
All of the above

187 . How many times should we prostrate in temple?

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Three times
Five times
Seven times
Nine times
Any one of the above

188 . What should be done after prostrating infront of the bali peeta?

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Should revolve around the temple praharam
Start reciting the shlokas or veda mantras
Sit and chant
Perform puja at the sanctorum

189 . How should we keep our hands while doing pradakshina (revolve) around the temple praharam?

(189/637)

tie up the hands
Heap the hands above the head
Keep waving the hands
Any one of the above

190 . How should we behave while we revolve around the temple praharam?

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Chanting the holy names of lord Shiva
Talk to others regarding temple glories
Discussing the worldly things with relatives
None of the above

191 . How should we walk around the temple praharam while doing pradakshina (revolve)?

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Walk in a hurry to reach the sanctorum
Keep step by step and walk slowly
Discussing the worldly things with relatives
None of the above

192 . How many times should we do pradakshina (revolve) around temple praharam?

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Three times
Five times
Seven times
Nine times
Any one of the above

193 . Who is the first and foremost deity to be worshiped first in the temple?

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Lord Ganesh
Lord Subramaniya
Lord Shiva
Godess Parvathi

194 . Who are all the main deities to be worshiped after the darshan of lord ganesh in the temple?

(194/637)

Chandrashekar
Lord Shiva & godess Parvathi
Somaskandhar
Lord Subramaniya

195 . What is the procedure of worshiping lord Ganesh?

(195/637)

Touch the forehead three times with the two hands knuckle
Hold the left ear with right hand
Hold the right ear with left hand
Sit partialy and stand for three times
All of the above

196 . At what are all the times should we not have darshan of deities?

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During aarthi
During archana
When the sanctorum is closed with screen & doing neivethiya (feeding)
All of the above

197 . At what times should we not do the pradakshina (revolve) the inside praharam?

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While anointing the lord
During archana
After the completion of puja
All of the above

198 . How should we do pradakshina (revolve) inside the prharam while anointing the lord?

(198/637)

Revolve around completely the inside praharam
Revolve around the outside praharam completely
Without crossing the thirumanjana (anointed water) tub and revolve in a semicircle manner
None of the above

199 . What should be done after the completion of worship in the temple?

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Reach the sanctorum of Chandikeshwarar
Need to get the permission of lord Chandikeshwarar if the gods Prashad has to be taken home
If nothing is taken home, we need to communicate the same to lordh chandikeshwarar
Worship lord chandikeshwarar to give the benefit of worship
All of the above

200 . Why should we get the permission of lord Chandikeshwara if we need to take home the prashad?

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Since lord Chandikeshwara is the sole proprietor of any sort of prashads given in temple
Otherwise we cant take the prashad home
Since it is followed by more number of people
All of the above

201 . What should be done after the completion of lord chandikeshwara worship in the temple?

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Directly leave the temple and reach home
Prostrate infront of dvajasthamba, chant the holy five letter and leave home
Once again have the darshan of lord shiva
All of the above

202 . What are all the deeds should not be done in the temple?

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Leaving the virtues or good behaviour
Going to temple without washing the legs
Spitting the salaiva
Urinating or shitting in temple
All of the above

203 . What are all the deeds should not be done in the temple?

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Shedding the rheum (water from nose)
Sitting on a plank or slab
Correcting the hair dress
Gambmling
All of the above

204 . What are all the deeds should not be done in the temple?

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Consuming betel leaf and betel nuts
Wearing towel or cloth on the head
Wearing shirt of putting towel on the arms
) Wearing footwears
) Wearing footwears

205 . What are all the deeds should not be done in the temple?

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Crossing or stepping over the nirmalyas (things got out after completion of puja)
Discussing unwanted things
Stepping over the shadow of dvajasthamba or balipeeta
Crossing in between the balipeeta and main deity of the temple
All of the above

206 . What should be done before having the darshan of lord Shiva?

(206/637)

Getting the permission and leave the sannidhi of Lord nandhikeshwara
irst have the darshan of godess parvathi
Have the darshanof lord chandikeshwara
Any one of the above

207 . What is the prescribed total number of parivara murthis in a temple?

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208 . Name some of the parivara murthis in the temple to be worshiped?

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Brahma & Vishnu
Godess Durga & Lord Subramaniya
Lord Veerabadhra & Navagraha
Ashta Shakthis & Parameshwaras
All of the above

209 . In which direction should we stay and have darshan of lord Shiva if the sanctorum is East faced?

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Stand on the right side of lord Shiva and be on the south side near the sancotrum and have darshan
Stand on the right side of lord Shiva and be on the west side near the sancotrum and have darshan
Stand on the left side of lord Shiva and be on the south side near the sancotrum and have darshan
Stand on the left side of lord Shiva and be on the west side near the sancotrum and have darshan

210 . In which direction should we stay and have darshan of lord Shiva if the sanctorum is south faced?

(210/637)

Stand on the right side of lord Shiva and be on the south side near the sancotrum and have darshan
Stand on the right side of lord Shiva and be on the west side near the sancotrum and have darshan
Stand on the left side of lord Shiva and be on the South side near the sancotrum and have darshan
Stand on the left side of lord Shiva and be on the west side near the sancotrum and have darshan

211 . In which direction should we stay and have darshan of lord Shiva if the sanctorum is west faced?

(211/637)

Stand on the right side of lord Shiva and be on the South side near the sancotrum and have darshan
Stand on the right side of lord Shiva and be on the west side near the sancotrum and have darshan
Stand on the left side of lord Shiva and be on the south side near the sancotrum and have darshan
Stand on the left side of lord Shiva and be on the West side near the sancotrum and have darshan

212 . In which direction should we stay and have darshan of lord Shiva if the sanctorum is north faced?

(212/637)

Stand on the right side of lord Shiva and be on the South side near the sancotrum and have darshan
Stand on the right side of lord Shiva and be on the west side near the sancotrum and have darshan
Stand on the left side of lord Shiva and be on the south side near the sancotrum and have darshan
Stand on the left side of lord Shiva and be on the west side near the sancotrum and have darshan

213 . How should we worship the dvajasthamba if the sanctorum is east faced?

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Place the head against the Agni moola and do Ashtanga (eight) namaskara
Place the head against the Niruthi moola and do Ashtanga (eight) namaskara
Place the head against the Agni moola and do Panchanga (five) namaskara
Place the head against the Niruthi moola and do Panchanga (five) namaskara

214 . How should we worship the dvajasthamba if the sanctorum is south or west faced?

(214/637)

Place the head against the Agni moola and do Ashtanga (eight) namaskara
Place the head against the Niruthi moola and do Ashtanga (eight) namaskara
Place the head against the Agni moola and do Panchanga (five) namaskara
Place the head against the Niruthi moola and do Panchanga (five) namaskara

215 . How should we worship the dvajasthamba if the sanctorum is north faced?

(215/637)

Place the head against the Agni moola and do Ashtanga (eight) namaskara
Place the head against the Niruthi moola and do Ashtanga (eight) namaskara
Place the head against the Vayu moola and do Ashtanga (eight) namaskara
Place the head against the Niruthi moola and do Panchanga (five) namaskara

216 . At what are all the times should we not do neither Ashtanga nor Panchanga Namaskara in temples?

(216/637)

When we go temple for darshan after exceeding 45 Nazhigai (hours) in the day time
When we go temple for darshan after before 45 Nazhigai (hours) in the day time
When we go temple for darshan after exceeding 45 Nazhigai (hours) in the evening time
When we go temple for darshan after before 45 Nazhigai (hours) in the evening time

217 . How should we worship infront of dvajasthamba when we go to temple after exceeding 45 Nazhigai (hours) in day time?

(217/637)

Right hand should be placed first and then the left one
Perform Ashtanga Namaskara
Just stand erect and heap the hands above the head and have darshan
Just stand erect and heap the hands above the head and have darshan

218 . Which hand should be placed first when doing Ashtanga Namaskaram?

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Right hand should be placed first
Left hand should be placed first
Both the hands should be placed at the same time
None of the above

219 . Which ear should be placed first when doing Ashtanga Namaskaram?

(219/637)

Left ear should be placed first
Right ear should be placed first
Both the ears should be placed at the same time
None of the above

220 . What are all the other types of Namskarams are there apart from Ashtangam & Panchangam?

(220/637)

Ekangam
Dvithangam
Thrivithangam
All of the above

221 . What is the procedure of doing Ekanga namaskaram?

(221/637)

Worshiping only with the head
Worshiping by raising right hand above the head
Heap both the hands above the head
All of the above

222 . What is the procedure of doing Dvithangam namaskaram?

(222/637)

Worshiping only with the head
Worshiping by raising right hand above the head
Heap both the hands above the head
All of the above

223 . What is the procedure of doing Thrivithangam namaskaram?

(223/637)

Worshiping only with the head
Worshiping by raising right hand above the head
Heap both the hands above the head
All of the above

224 . What are the different types of Padakshinams (revolve around temple) are there?

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Revolve around right
Revolve around left
Revolve around right & left
All of the above

225 . How does a person revolve around the temple who likes the Kamiyam

(225/637)

Revolve around right
Revolve around left
Revolve around right & left
All of the above

226 . How does a person revolve around the temple who likes the Moksha (salvation)?

(226/637)

Revolve around right
Revolve around left
Revolve around right & left
All of the above

227 . How does a person revolve around the temple who likes the both Kamiyam & Moksha (Salvation)?

(227/637)

Revolve around right
Revolve around left
Revolve around right & left
All of the above

228 . How many pradakshinas (revolve around temple) should we do at shrine of lord Shiva?

(228/637)

Three times
Seven times
Any number more than three & seven
All of the above

229 . How should we behave while doing pradakshinas (revolve around temple)?

(229/637)

Walk slowly step by step
Keep thinking on the holy feet of lord Shiva
Keep chanting the holy five letters (Panchaksharam)
All of the above

230 . At whichever the time span should we go to temple?

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Morning (kalai)
Afternoon (Ucchi kalam)
Evening (anthi)
All of the above

231 . What are all the exceptional periods allowed to have darshan in temple apart from the prescribed timespans?

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Eclipse periods (Grahana Punniya kala) & Sankaranthi Punniya kala
Afternoon (Ucchi kalam)
Evening (anthi)
All of the above

232 . What is the procedure of doing Somasuktha pradakshina?

(232/637)

Start revolve around from left after having darshan of nandhikeshwarar
Then start revolve around left and have darshan of Chandikeshwarar
Again Start revolve around from left after having darshan of nandhikeshwarar
Then again start revolve around left and have darshan of Chandikeshwarar
All of the above

233 . What is the suitable puja timing to do the Somasuktha pradakshina?

(233/637)

Pradosha puja
Full moon (Pournami) puja
Karthigai puja
Any one of the above

234 . What is reason that why should not we pass between Nandhikeshwarar & shivalinga?

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Since the darshan may get disturbed for others
Since it is one among the prescribed 32 sins
Since it is the strict rule of the temple
Any one of the above

235 . What is the procedure of doing Somasuktha pradakshina?

(235/637)

Start revolve around from left after having darshan of Nandhikeshwar
Then start revolve around left and have darshan of Chandikeshwar
Again Start revolve around from left after having darshan of Nandhikeshwar
Again Start revolve around from left after having darshan of Nandhikeshwar
All of the above

236 . What is the suitable puja timing to do the Somasuktha pradakshina?

(236/637)

Pradosha puja
Full moon (Pournami) puja
Karthigai puja
Any one of the above

237 . What is reason that why should not we pass between Nandhikeshwar & Shivalinga?

(237/637)

Since the darshan may get disturbed for others
Since it is one among the prescribed 32 sins
Since it is the strict rule of the temple
Any one of the above

238 . Which are some of the prescribed 32 sins one should not commit in temple?

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Passing between Nandhikeshwar & Shivalinga
Should not go backward after having darshan
Having darshan by heaping one hand on the head
Revolve one round around the temple
All of the above

239 . Which are some of the prescribed 32 sins one should not commit in temple?

(239/637)

Wearing Uththareeyam on the top and having darshan
Crossing over the shadow of Gopura
Eatside outside food in the temple
Sleeping in temple
All of the above

240 . Which are some of the prescribed 32 sins one should not commit in temple?

(240/637)

Crossing over the Ninmalyam (abisheka water / flowers)
Touching the Ninmalyam (abisheka water / flowers)
Touching the Vigrahas (deities) in the temple
Sleeping in temple
All of the above

241 . Which are some of the prescribed 32 sins one should not commit in temple?

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Touching Rudhrakanikai with hands
Talking with Rudhrakanikai
Looking at Rudhrakanikais
Talking unnecessary things
All of the above

242 . Which are some of the prescribed 32 sins one should not commit in temple?

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Talking other than temple related things
Listening other than temple related things
Looking at Rudhrakanikais
Talking unnecessary things
All of the above

243 . Which are some of the prescribed 32 sins one should not commit in temple?

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Iltreating the noble person
Respecting the upstart persons
worshiping other deities which are all not specified in veda
Sitting on a chair in temple
All of the above

244 . Which are some of the prescribed 32 sins one should not commit in temple?

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Laughing at others
Praising the sulk & wretching characters
Looking the temple properties carelessly
All of the above

245 . What are all the misdeeds should not be entertained at divine garden (Nandhavanam)?

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Shedding rheum
Splitting saliva
Leaving hair particles
All of the above

246 . What are all the misdeeds should not be entertained at holy pond in temple?

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Shedding rheum
Splitting saliva
Leaving hair particles
All of the above

247 . What is the reason for the sanctity of divine garden (Nandhavanam)?

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Since it gives flowers qualified for Shivapuja
Since lord Shiva resides some of the flowers
Since godess shakthi resides in some of the flowers
All of the above

248 . In whichever the Shivalinga lord Shiva specially resides forever?

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Lord specially resides forever in Swayambu Lingas
Lord specially resides forever in Prathishta Lingas
Lord specially resides forever in Jyothir Lingas
All of the above

249 . What kind of benefit one shall get out of having darshan during Morning time (Kalasanthi) puja?

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All the sins done during that birth will be redressed
All the sins done during that specific day will be redressed
All the sins done during every birth will be redressed
All of the above

250 . What kind of benefit one shall get out of having darshan during Noon time (Uchikala) puja?

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All the sins done during that birth will be redressed
All the sins done during that specific day will be redressed
All the sins done during every birth will be redressed
All of the above

251 . What kind of benefit one shall get out of having darshan during evening time (sayankala) puja?

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All the sins done during that birth will be redressed
All the sins done during that specific day will be redressed
All the sins done during every birth will be redressed
All of the above

252 . What is called as temple festival?

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Special puja done for 10 or 12 days continuously in a temple
Temple deities are taken for procession daily
Procession are done using various vehicles for deities (vahanas)
All of the above

253 . What is the alternate name of temple festival (Thiruvizha)?

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Mahotsavam
Kumbabishegam
Mandalabishegam
None of the above

254 . Why should we take the soil/clay on the day before to the starting of temple festival?

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Since it is denoted in the agama
It indicates the creation function of the almighty
As a symbol of fertility of the place
All of the above

255 . How does the very first day function hoisting the holy flag in temple carried on (Dvajaarohanam)?

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Draw the image of nandhi in a cloth
Perform puja for the nandhi image cloth
Tie the nandhi imaged cloth using a rope
Hoist the nandhi imaged cloth on a wooden pillar
All of the above

256 . What is the indication of four legs of nandhi?

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Equally (Samam)
Concern / anxiety (Vicharam)
Happiness (Santhosham)
Saathusangam
All of the above

257 . What is the philosophy of holy nandhi flag hoisting during the first day of the temple festival?

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Souls become holy as of holy nandhi
Souls attain the four noble qualities such as (Samam,Vicharam,Santhosham,Sathusangam) of nandhi
Lord Shiva will lift such noble souls from their origin status
All of the above

258 . Which are all the deities are called as Panchamurthy (five main deities) who are taken for procession during festival?

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Lord Ganesh & Lord Subramaniya
Lord shiva (Somaskanthar)
Godess Parvathi
Lord Chandikeshwara
All of the above

259 . What is philosophy of wooden vehicle (vahanam)?

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It denotes that lord prevails in the form of philosophy as of the branches of a tree
It denotes that lord prevails in the form of infinite creatures as of the leaves of a tree
Lord prevails as Ammaiyappar (God & Godess) on the root of a tree
It denotes the main root cause for all the creation is the combination of lord Shiva in the form of wisdom & Godess Shakthi in the form of grace
All of the above

260 . What is the philosophy of taking lord Shiva for procession in Suriya Prabai & Chandra prabai (Sun & moon as vehicle)?

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Lord sun is the fundamental reason for existence of lives on the earth
Lives could not get even basic food without sun
Lord sun is the reason for the rain
Lord sun is the main energy for any sort of things in the world

261 . Which are all the deities are called as Panchamurthy (five main deities) who are taken for procession during festival?

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Lord Ganesh & Lord Subramaniya
Lord shiva (Somaskanthar)
Godess Parvathi
Lord Chandikeshwara
All of the above

262 . What is the definition for Vigngnanakalar souls?

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The soul which has the exact form & identifications of lord Shiva
The souls which attains the status of being close to lord Shiva
The souls which are able to attain sayuchya mukthi
All of the above

263 . What is the alternate name of temple festival (Thiruvizha)?

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Mahotsavam
Kumbabhishegam
Mandalabhishegam
None of the above

264 . Why should we take the soil/clay on the day before to the starting of temple festival?

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Since it is denoted in the agama
It indicates the creation function of the almighty
As a symbol of fertility of the place
All of the above

265 . How does the very first day function hoisting the holy flag in temple carried on (Dvajaarohanam)?

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Draw the image of nandhi in a cloth
Perform puja for the nandhi image cloth
Tie the nandhi imaged cloth using a rope
Hoist the nandhi imaged cloth on a wooden pillar
All of the above

266 . What is the indication of four legs of nandhi?

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Equally (SAMAM)
Concern / anxiety (VICHARAM
Happiness (SANTHOSHAM)
SaathuSangam
All of the above

267 . What is the philosophy of holy nandhi flag hoisting during the first day of the temple festival?

(267/637)

Souls become holy as of holy nandhi
Souls attain the four noble qualities such as (Samam,Vicharam,Santhosham,Sathusangam) of nandhi
Lord Shiva will lift such noble souls from their origin status
All of the above

268 . Which are all the deities are called as Panchamurthy (five main deities) who are taken for procession during festival?

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Lord Ganesh & Lord Subramaniya
Lord shiva (Somaskanthar)
Godess Parvathi
Lord Chandikeshwara
All of the above

269 . What are all the rare things which the snakes inherent and display/reveal whenever it require?

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Poison
Gem
Enlarged appearance (padam)
All of the above

270 . What is the special quality of the snakes?

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It hides itself in the vole or a hole and comes out whenever it requires
Crawls without legs
Listens to the tiny sound
None of the above

271 . What is the philosophy behind taking lord shiva in Snake (Cobra - Nagapaambu) vahana for procession?

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Since it is one of the reptile vahana which should be carried out
It indicates the “THIROBAVAM” activity of lord Shiva which does the concealing activity
Since lord Shiva adorns the snake as an ornament on his body
None of the above

272 . What are all the noble qualities or attitude does a Bull contain?

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Bull doesn’t have any sort of defects inherent in it
Pure white in colour
It has got four noble qualities such as Samam as its four legs
It destroyed the Arrogance (Aanava mala) and inherent the wisdom along with the grace
All of the above

273 . What is the philosophy behind taking lord Shiva in the Bull (Rishaba vahana) for procession?

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Lord Shiva will appear on the bull (Rishaba vahana) and grace the souls when they attain the wisdom
Since it is white in color
Since it is one of the main vahanas of lord Shiva
All of the above

274 . What is the philosophy behind taking lord Shiva in the elephant (Gaja vahana) for procession?

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Since elephant has a stout body which damps various things in one place
It indicates the damping (Odukkam) activity of lord Shiva for the souls
Since it is the Layakrama (way of damping (odukkam)
All of the above

275 . What is the quality of the soul Ravana?

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It has got the Arrogance (Aanava mala)
It has the sathva guna
It has no quality
All of the above

276 . What is the symbolic indication of Mount himalaya (Mount Kailash)?

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It symbolizes the place of lord Shiva
It symbolizes the world
It indicates the quality of moon
None of the above

277 . What is the symbolic indication of Ravana lifting the Himalaya (Mount Kailash)?

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He decided to move away the mount Himalaya from his way
He wanted to show his power to the world
Mount Himalaya represents the world, so it indicates that he desires to know the world and tries to enjoy it
He wanted replace Himalaya with another mountain

278 . What happened when Ravana tried to lift the mount Himalaya?

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He lifted it successfully
He lifted and dropped since unable to bear the weight
He used his chariot to lift the mountain
He was not able to lift the mountain and worried a lot

279 . What is the philosophy behind taking lord Shiva in the mount kailash( Kailaya malai vahanam) for procession?

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As Ravana did, souls will also meditate on lord and attain the holy feet finally after leaving the arrogance (Aanava malam)
Since lord Shiva resides on mount Kailash lively
Since it is the biggest mountain in the world
All of the above

280 . What is the indication of form of lord Nataraja?

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The form of lord Nataraja contains the five main activities (Creation, Protection, Destroy, Conceal & Grace) of lord Shiva
Symbol of dance
Indicates lord Shiva has a shape or a form
All of the above

281 . Which part of the lord Nataraja form denotes the CREATION (Padaithal) activity of lord Shiva?

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Hand which has the Hourglass-drum (Udukkai)
Hand which shows the symbol of Abhaya (Protection)
Hand which contains the fire
Anchored feet of lord Nataraja
Leg which is in lifted position

282 . Which part of the lord Nataraja form denotes the PROTECTION (kaaththal) activity of lord Shiva?

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Hand which has the Hourglass-drum (Udukkai)
Hand which shows the symbol of Abhaya (Protection)
Hand which contains the fire
Anchored feet of lord Nataraja
Leg which is in lifted position

283 . Which part of the lord Nataraja form denotes the DESTRUCTION (azhiththal) activity of lord Shiva?

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Hand which has the Hourglass-drum (Udukkai)
Hand which shows the symbol of Abhaya (Protection)
Hand which contains the fire
Anchored feet of lord Nataraja
Leg which is in lifted position

284 . Which part of the lord Nataraja form denotes the CONCEAL (maraiththal) activity of lord Shiva?

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Hand which has the Hourglass-drum (Udukkai)
Hand which shows the symbol of Abhaya (Protection)
Hand which contains the fire
Anchored feet of lord Nataraja
Leg which is in lifted position

285 . Which part of the lord Nataraja form denotes the GRACE (Arulal) activity of lord Shiva?

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Hand which has the Hourglass-drum (Udukkai)
Hand which shows the symbol of Abhaya (Protection)
Hand which contains the fire
Anchored feet of lord Nataraja
Leg which is in lifted position

286 . What is philosophy behind the procession of lord Nataraja during temple festival?

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Since the form of lord Nataraja contains the five main activities (Creation, Protection, Destroy, Conceal & Grace) of lord Shiva
Since it is prescribed the Vedas
Since it is prescribed in Agamas
Since lord Nataraja symbolizes the holy dance
None of the above

287 . Which are all the holy activities of procession of lord Nataraja symbolizes the five main activities of lord Shiva?

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Leaving the Sabhai (Sanctum Sanctorum) and start for procession
Annotation of lord Nataraja
Adorning vibhuti, sandal paste and showing alankara dheepa
Decorating with white clothes and flowers and ornaments etc
Taking procession around the four main streets (Raja veethi) and giving darshan

288 . Which part of procession of lord Nataraja symbolizes the Creation activity of lord Shiva?

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Leaving the sabhai (Sanctum Sanctorum) and start for procession
Annointation of lord Nataraja
Adorning vibhuti, sandal paste and showing alankara dheepa
Decorating with white clothes and flowers and ornaments etc (vellai chaththupadi)
Taking procession around the four main streets (raja veethi) and giving darshan

289 . Which part of procession of lord Nataraja symbolizes the Projection activity of lord Shiva?

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Leaving the sabhai (Sanctum Sanctorum) and start for procession
Annotation of lord Nataraja
Adorning vibhuti, sandal paste and showing alankara dheepa
Decorating with white clothes and flowers and ornaments etc (vellai chaththupadi)
Taking procession around the four main streets (raja veethi) and giving darshan

290 . Which part of procession of lord Nataraja symbolizes the Destruction activity of lord Shiva?

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Leaving the sabai (Sanctrum Sanctorum) and start for procession
Annointation of lord Nataraja
Adorning vibhuti, sandal paste and showing alankara dheepa
lowers and ornaments etc (vellai chaththupadi)
Taking procession around the four main streets (raja veethi) and giving darshan

291 . Which part of procession of lord Nataraja symbolizes the Conceal activity of lord Shiva?

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Leaving the sabhai (Sanctum Sanctorum) and start for procession
Annotation of lord Nataraja
Adorning vibhuti, sandal paste and showing alankara dheepa
Decorating with white clothes and flowers and ornaments etc (vellai chaththupadi)
Taking procession around the four main streets (raja veethi) and giving darshan

292 . Which part of procession of lord Nataraja symbolizes the Grace activity of lord Shiva?

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Leaving the shabai (Sanctum Sanctorum) and start for procession
Annotation of lord Nataraja
Adorning vibhuti, sandal paste and showing alankara dheepa
Decorating with white clothes and flowers and ornaments etc (vellai chaththupadi)
Taking procession around the four main streets (raja veethi) and giving darshan

293 . What is the actual symptom of first day Vahana (vehicle) of the festival?

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First day of the festival resembles the Creation (Shrushti kalam)
Resembles the light of sight for the eyes
Resembles the Samhara kalam
Resembles the boon of Kailasha loka offered by lord Shiva
All of the above

294 . What is the actual symptom of second day Vahana (vehicle) (Suriya & Chandria prabai) of the festival?

(294/637)

First day of the festival resembles the Creation (Shrushti kalam)
Since the sun and moon is the indication of light , it resembles the light of sight for the eyes for those souls whoever longs to see the lord
Resembles the Samhara kalam
Resembles the boon of Kailasha loka offered by lord Shiva
All of the above

295 . What is the actual symptom of Third day (vehicle) Vahana (Bootha) of the festival?

(295/637)

First day of the festival resembles the Creation (Shrushti kalam)
Since the sun and moon is the indication of light , it resembles the light of sight for the eyes for those souls whoever longs to see the lord
Resembles that lord creates the unpleasantness for the souls and does the Samharam
Resembles the boon of Kailasha loka offered by lord Shiva
All of the above

296 . What is the another actual symptom of Third day Vahana (Bootha) of the festival?

(296/637)

First day of the festival resembles the Creation (Srushti kalam)
Since the sun and moon is the indication of light, it resembles the light of sight for the eyes for those souls whoever longs to see the lord
Resembles that lord resides all the five elements of the world (Pancha bootha)
Resembles the boon of Kailasha loka offered by lord Shiva
All of the above

297 . What is the actual symptom of Fourth day Vahana (Rishaba) of the festival?

(297/637)

First day of the festival resembles the Creation (Shrushti kalam)
Since the sun and moon is the indication of light, it resembles the light of sight for the eyes for those souls whoever longs to see the lord
Resembles that lord resides all the five elements of the world (Pancha bootha)
Resembles that lord bestows the boon of Kailasha loka the qualified souls
Resembles that lord Shiva is the Pashupathy for the souls (Pasu) and he exists in dharma devathai

298 . What do the four legs of Rishaba Vahana indicates?

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Four legs of Rishaba Vahana indicates the Anthakkaranas
Since the sun and moon is the indication of light, it resembles the light of sight for the eyes for those souls whoever longs to see the lord
Resembles that lord resides all the five elements of the world (pancha bootha)
Resembles that lord bestows the boon of Kailasha loka the qualified souls
Resembles that lord Shiva is the Pashupathy for the souls (Pasu) and he exists in dharma devathai

299 . What does the body of Rishaba symbolizes in the Rishaba vahana?

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Four legs of Rishaba vahana indicates the Anthakkaranas
The Rrishaba symbolizes the souls (Aanma)
Resembles that lord resides all the five elements of the world (Pancha bootha)
Resembles that lord bestows the boon of Kailasha loka the qualified souls
Resembles that lord Shiva is the Pashupathy for the souls (Pasu) and he exists in dharma devathai

300 . What is the actual symptom of Fifth day vahana (Rishaba) of the festival?

(300/637)

Fifth day of the festival resembles the Creation (Shrushti kalam)
It symbolizes the grace /mercy (anugraha) of the lord to souls
Resembles that lord resides all the five elements of the world (pancha bootha)
Resembles that lord bestows the boon of Kailasha loka the qualified souls
Resembles that lord Shiva is the Pashupathy for the souls (Pasu) and he exists in dharma devathai

301 . What does the trunk of the elephant indicates in the yaanai vahana (elephant)?

(301/637)

Fifth day of the festival resembles the Creation (Shrushti kalam)
It symbolizes the grace /mercy (Anugraha) of the lord to souls
Trunk of the elephant indicates the Suzhumuna Nadi of the souls
Resembles that lord bestows the boon of Kailasha loka the qualified souls
Resembles that lord Shiva is the Pashupathy for the souls (Pasu) and he exists in dharma devathai

302 . What is the actual symptom of sixth day elephant (Yaanai Vahana) of the festival?

(302/637)

First day of the festival resembles the Creation (Shrushti kalam)
It symbolizes the grace /mercy (Anugraha) of the lord to souls
Trunk of the elephant indicates the Suzhumuna Naadi of the souls
Resembles that souls should have the darshan of lord through the Suzhumuna Naadi which is in the form of trunk of elephant

303 . What is the actual symptom of Seventh day Athikara Nandhi vahan of the festival?

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Resembles that lord bestows the maturity (paripakkuvam) for souls in the form of an Achariya (guru)
It symbolizes the grace /mercy (Anugraha) of the lord to souls
Indicates the Suzhumuna Naadi of the souls
Resembles that souls should have the darshan of lord through the Suzhumuna Naadi which is in the form of trunk of elephant
Resembles that lord god is also being as Pravanava tharagan (form of Omkara) as well

304 . What is the actual symptom of eight day horse (kuthirai vahana ) of the festival?

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Resembles that lord bestows the maturity (paripakkuvam) for souls in the form of an Achariya (guru)
Horse vahana resembles Swasakara (breath) Aswasaari in Vaasi Naadi
Indicates the Suzhumuna Naadi of the souls
Resembles that souls should have the darshan of lord through the Suzhumuna Naadi which is in the form of trunk of elephant
Resembles that lord god is also being as Pravanava tharagan (form of Omkara) as well

305 . What does the Vaasi indicates in the horse vahana of the festival?

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Indicates that lord bestows the maturity (paripakkuvam) for souls in the form of an Achariya (guru)
Vaasi indicates the up and down movements of the breath
Indicates the Suzhumuna Naadi of the souls
Indicates that souls should have the darshan of lord through the suzhumuna naadi which is in the form of trunk of elephant
Indicates that lord god is also being as “Pravanava tharagan” (form of Omkara) as well

306 . What is vahana on the ninth day of the festival?

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Ninth day vahana is the chariot (Ratham/ Ther)
Ninth day vahana is the Horse (Kuthirai)
Ninth day vahana is the Athikara Nandhi
Ninth day vahana is the Suriya prabhai

307 . What does the Casket on the top (Ucchi Kalasam) of the Chariot (Ratham /Ther) indicates on the ninth day of the festival?

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Casket on the top (Ucchi Kalasam) of the Chariot (Ratham /Ther) indicates the “Sodashaantham
Casket on the top (Ucchi Kalasam) of the Chariot (Ratham /Ther) indicates the “Dvadashantham”
Casket on the top (Ucchi Kalasam) of the Chariot (Ratham /Ther) indicates the “Madhyashtanam”
Casket on the top (Ucchi Kalasam) of the Chariot (Ratham /Ther) indicates the “Masthaka madhyasthanam”

308 . What does the next below layer after the top casket of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates ninth day of the festival?

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The next below layer after the top casket of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates the “Sodashaantham”
The next below layer after the top casket of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates the “Dvadashantham”
The next below layer after the top casket of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates “Madhyashtanam”
The next below layer after the top casket of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates “Masthaka madhyasthanam”

309 . What does the next below layer after the top layer of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates ninth day of the festival?

(309/637)

The next below layer after the top layer of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates the “Sodashaantham”
The next below layer after the top layer of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates the “Dvadashantham”
The next below layer after the top layer of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates “Masthaka Aadhisthanam”
The next below layer after the top layer of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates “Masthaka madhyasthanam”

310 . What does the next below layer after the “Masthaka Aadhisthanam” layer of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates ninth day of the festival?

(310/637)

The next below layer after the “Masthaka Aadhisthanam” layer of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates the “Dvaadhasantham”
The next below layer after the “Masthaka Aadhisthanam” layer of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates the “Aadhisthanam”
The next next below layer after the “Masthaka Aadhisthanam” layer of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates “Masthaka Adhiasthanam”
The next below layer after the “Masthaka Aadhisthanam” layer of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates “Masthaka Madhiyasthanam”

311 . What does the wooden pillars of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicate on the ninth day of the festival?

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Pillars of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicate the spiritual philosophy (Thatthuvam)
Pillars of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicate Stone pillars of a temple
Pillars of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicate the agamas
None of the above

312 . What does the partitions (Mun thuraigal) at the front of the chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicate?

(312/637)

It indicates the three truth philosophies of Saiva Siddhantha
It indicates the three eyes of lord Shiva
It indicates the Thiripundara (way of smearing Vibuthi)
All of the above

313 . What does the partitions (Mun thuraigal) at the back side of the chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicate?

(313/637)

It indicates the three truth philosophies of Saiva siddhantha
It indicates the three eyes of lord Shiva
It indicates the Jatah / hair (shikai) of lord Shiva
All of the above

314 . What does the eighth layer of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates ninth day of the festival?

(314/637)

It indicates the “Khantashtanam”
It indicates the “Hrudhayasthanam”
It indicates the “Naabishthaanam”
It indicates the “Kundalisthanam”

315 . What does the layer below the eighth layer of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates ninth day of the festival?

(315/637)

It indicates the “Khantashtanam”
It indicates the “Hrudhayasthanam”
It indicates the “Naabishthaanam”
It indicates the “Kundalisthanam”

316 . What does the third one under the eighth layer of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates ninth day of the festival?

(316/637)

It indicates the “Khantashtanam”
It indicates the “Hrudhayasthanam”
It indicates the “Naabishthaanam”
It indicates the “Kundalisthanam”

317 . What does the Fourth one under the eighth layer of the Chariot (Ratham/Ther) indicates ninth day of the festival?

(317/637)

It indicates the “Khantashtanam”
It indicates the “Hrudhayasthanam”
It indicates the “Naabishthaanam”
It indicates the “Kundalisthanam”

318 . What is connotation behind the festivals of temple (urchavam)?

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It shows the Drushtimarga & makes to realize the five actions (Panchakruthis) of God
It resembles proper way of life of every souls
It Offers Shiva Punniya for those souls which are not in a position to go to temple or worship
None of the above

319 . How many fundamental/basic types/categories of Festivals (Urchvam) are there?

(319/637)

Three
Six
Five
Four

320 . What are the six types/categories of Festival (Urchavam) in a temple?

(320/637)

Shiksha, Kalp, Vyakaran, Nirukta, Jyothish & Chhanda
Mooladharam, Swathistanam,Manipooragam, Anagatham, Visuthhi & Aagnai
Paithrugam, Saukkiyam, Sreekaram, Paarthivam, Saathvigam & Saivam
None of the above

321 . How many days does the “PAITHRUGAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?

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Twelve days
Nine days
Seven days
Five days or Three days
One day

322 . How many days does the “SAUKKIYAM,” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?

(322/637)

Twelve days
Nine days
Seven days
Five days or Three days
One day

323 . How many days does the “SREEKARAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?

(323/637)

Twelve days
Nine days
Seven days
Five days or Three days
One day

324 . How many days does the “PAARTHIVAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?

(324/637)

Twelve days
Nine days
Seven days
Five days
One day or Three days

325 . How many days does the “SAATHVIGAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?

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Twelve days
Nine days
Seven days
Five days
Three days

326 . How many days does the “SAIVAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?

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One day
Nine days
Seven days
Five days
Three days

327 . What are the other special types/categories of temple festivals apart from the basic types?

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Bukthi & Kaumaram
Saayuthram & Saantharam
Sauram
Saavaram
All of the above

328 . How many days does the “BUKTHI” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?

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One day
Eleven days
Seven days
Five days
Three days

329 . How many days does the “KAUMAARAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?

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One day
Nine days
Thirteen days
Five days
Three days

330 . How many days does the “SAYUTHRAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?

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One day
Nine days
Seven days
Fifteen days
Three days

331 . How many days does the “SAANTHARAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?

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One day
Nine days
Seven days
Five days
Seventeen days

332 . How many days does the “SAURAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?

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Twenty One days
Nine days
Seven days
Five days
Seventeen days

333 . How many days does the “SAAVARAM” type/category of the festival in a temple will be conducted?

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Twenty One days
More than twenty one days
Seven days
Five days
Seventeen days

334 . What are all the benefits of conducting ONE day festival in a temple?

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Rajavruththi
Pleasing lord Shiva
Boga
Sivapriya

335 . What are all the benefits of conducting THREE days festival in a temple?

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Rajavruththi
Pleasing lord Shiva
Boga
Sivapriya

336 . What are all the benefits of conducting FIVE days festival in a temple?

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Rajavruththi
Pleasing lord Shiva
Boga
Sivapriya

337 . What are all the benefits of conducting SEVEN days festival in a temple?

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Rajavruththi
Pleasing lord Shiva
Boga
Sivapriya

338 . What are all the benefits of conducting NINE days festival in a temple?

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Saanthigam
Pushti
Mukthi
Sarvasiththi

339 . What are all the benefits of conducting ELEVEN days festival in a temple?

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Saanthigam
Pushti
Mukthi
Sarvasiththi

340 . What are all the benefits of conducting TWELVE days festival in a temple?

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Saanthigam
Pushti
Mukthi
Sarvasiththi

341 . What are all the benefits of conducting THIRTEEN days festival in a temple?

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Saanthigam
Pushti
Mukthi
Sarvasiththi

342 . What are all the benefits of conducting FIFTEEN days festival in a temple?

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Saanthigam
Pushti
Mukthi
Sarvasiththi
Comfort for people

343 . What are all the benefits of conducting SEVENTEEN days festival in a temple?

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Punniyapratham
Pushti
Mukthi
Sarvasiththi
Comfort for people

344 . What are all the benefits of conducting TWENTYONE days festival in a temple?

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Saanthigam
Loka vrukshai
Mukthi
Sarvasiththi
Comfort for people

345 . What is benefit of conducting utsavam during prescribed “AYANAS”?

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Punniyapalam
Get rid of king of blemish (Rajadosha Nivarthi)
Thaarapathraathi Ishtakaamyasithi
Relief from all sins

346 . What is the benefit of conducting monthly utsavam in a temple?

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Punniyapalam
Get rid of king of blemish (Rajadosha Nivarthi)
Thaarapathraathi Ishtakaamyasithi
Sarvasiththi
Relief from all sins

347 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during No moon day (Amavasya) in a temple?

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Punniyapalam
Get rid of king of blemish (Rajadosha Nivarthi)
Thaarapathraathi Ishtakaamyasithi
Sarvasiththi
Relief from all sins

348 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during Full moon day (Pournami) in a temple?

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Punniyapalam
Get rid of king of blemish (Rajadosha Nivarthi)
Thaarapathraathi Ishtakaamyasithi
Relief from all sins

349 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during KARTHIGAI (star) in a temple?

(349/637)

Comfort
Get rid of king of blemish (Rajadosha Nivarthi)
Thaarapathraathi Ishtakaamyasithi
Relief from all sins

350 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during THIRUVAATHIRAI (star) in a temple?

(350/637)

Comfort
Whole Affluence
Thaarapathraathi Ishtakaamyasithi
Relief from all sins

351 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during POOSAM (star) in a temple?

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Comfort
Whole Affluence
Pushti
Relief from all sins

352 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during MAGAM (star) in a temple?

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Comfort
Whole Affluence
Pushti
Sujana Sreshtatvam

353 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during POORAM (star) in a temple?

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Saubaakkiyam
Whole Affluence
Pushti
Sujana Sreshtatvam

354 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during UTHTHIRAM (star) in a temple?

(354/637)

Saubaakkiyam
Seelam
Pushti
Sujana Sreshtatvam

355 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during CHITHIRAI (star) in a temple?

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Saubaakkiyam
Seelam
Gorgeous Consort
Sujana Sreshtatvam

356 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during VISHAKA (star) in a temple?

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Saubaakkiyam
Seelam
Gorgeous Consort
Vishesagama Palan

357 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during MOOLAM (star) in a temple?

(357/637)

Healthy life
Seelam
Gorgeous Consort
Vishesagama Palan

358 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during BARANI (star) in a temple?

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Healthy life
Extended lifespan
Gorgeous Consort
Vishesagama Palan

359 . What is the benefit of conducting utsavam during THIRUVONAM (star) in a temple?

(359/637)

Healthy life
Extended lifespan
Enjoyment & comfort
Vishesagama Palan

360 . How many types of Vaginal discords (Yoni beytham) are there?

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Seven
Twelve
Four
Two

361 . How many types of Origin discords (Thotra beytham) are there?

(361/637)

Seven
Twelve
Four
Two

362 . What is purpose of conducting utsavam at specific places such as mountains, forest, rivers, ponds etc.,?

(362/637)

To make water pure
Seven types of origin discords will get benefited
Since it is one among the utsavam
None of the above

363 . What is purpose of conducting utsavam at specific places such as mountains, forest, rivers, ponds etc.,?

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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

364 . What is the benefit of conducting weekly Utsavam on “SUNDAY” in a temple?

(364/637)

Get the status of Rudra
Comfort
Beneficial for village
Fulfilling all the desires

365 . What is the benefit of conducting weekly Utsavam on “MONDAY” in a temple?

(365/637)

Get the status of Rudra
Comfort
Beneficial for village
Fulfilling all the desires

366 . What is the benefit of conducting weekly Utsavam on “TUESDAY” in a temple?

(366/637)

Get the status of Rudra
Comfort
Beneficial for village
Fulfilling all the desires

367 . What is the benefit of conducting weekly Utsavam on “WEDNESDAY” in a temple?

(367/637)

Get the status of Rudra
Comfort
Beneficial for village
Fulfilling all the desires

368 . What is the benefit of conducting weekly Utsavam on “THURSDAY” in a temple?

(368/637)

Well verse in shastras and other arts
Comfort
Beneficial for village
Fulfilling all the desires

369 . What is the benefit of conducting weekly Utsavam on “FRIDAY” in a temple?

(369/637)

Well verse in shastras and other arts
Special wealth
Comfort
Fulfilling all the desires

370 . What is the benefit of conducting weekly Utsavam on “SATURDAY” in a temple?

(370/637)

Well verse in shastras and other arts
Comfort
Eradicates ill death (Apamruthyunaasam)
Fulfilling all the desires

371 . How many kinds of Kriyayis (manual ways of worship) will be performed during the utsava period in a temple?

(371/637)

Twelve
Eighteen
Fifteen
Twenty Eight

372 . What are the Kriyayis (manual ways of worship) will be performed during the utsava period in a temple?

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Vrushayagam
Dvajarohanam
Prakaththaalam
Anguram
All of the above

373 . What are the Kriyayis (manual ways of worship) will be performed during the utsava period in a temple?

(373/637)

Yaagasaalai
Asthrayaagam
Balithaanam
Yaanakramam
All of the above

374 . What are the Kriyayis (manual ways of worship) will be performed during the utsava period in a temple?

(374/637)

Parivesham
Neerajanam
Kauthugam
Theerthsangraganam
All of the above

375 . What are the Kriyayis (manual ways of worship) will be performed during the utsava period in a temple?

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Choornothsavam & Theertham
Snapanam & Avarohanam
Vivaham & Bakthothsavam
All of the above

376 . What are the Kriyais represents the “SRUSHTI” one of the five actions (panchakruthyam) of lord Shiva?

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Angurarpanam
Vivaham
Dvajarohanam
Rakshabandhanam
All of the above

377 . What are the Kriyais of utsava represents the “THITHI” one of the five actions (panchakruthyam) of lord Shiva?

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Vahanam Utsavam
Omam (Sacred fire)
Bali
all of the above

378 . What are the Kriyais of utsava represents the “SAMHARAM” one of the five actions (panchakruthyam) of lord Shiva?

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Choornothsavam
Ratharohanam
Krishnakanthothsavam
All of the above

379 . What are the Kriyais of utsava represents the “THROBHAVAM” one of the five actions (panchakruthyam) of lord Shiva?

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Mounothsavam
Choornothsavam
Krishnakanthothsavam
All of the above

380 . What are the Kriyais of utsava represents the “ANUGRAHAM” one of the five actions (panchakruthyam) of lord Shiva?

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Mounothsavam
Shakthiyoodal
Krishnakanthothsavam
All of the above

381 . What are the other types of Kriyais of utsava represents the “SRUSHTI” one of the five actions (panchakruthyam) of lord Shiva?

(381/637)

Annoyiting (Abishegam)
Kauthaka Bandhanam
Agaru dhoop
Camphor light (karpoora dheepam)

382 . What are the other types of Kriyais of utsava represents the “THITHII” one of the five actions (panchakruthyam) of lord Shiva?

(382/637)

Annoyiting (Abishegam)
Kauthaka Bandhanam
Agaru dhoop
Camphor light (karpoora dheepam)

383 . What are the other types of Kriyais of utsava represents the “SAMHARAM” one of the five actions (panchakruthyam) of lord Shiva?

(383/637)

Annoyiting (Abishegam)
Kauthaka Bandhanam
Agaru dhoop
Camphor light (karpoora dheepam)

384 . What does the FIRST DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?

(384/637)

Thoola neekkam
Thoola & Sookkuma neekam
Removing Moovinai (Three types of vinai)
All of the above

385 . What does the SECOND DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?

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Thoola neekkam
Thoola & Sookkuma neekam
Removing Moovinai (Three types of vinai)
All of the above

386 . What does the THIRD DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?

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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

387 . What does the FOURTH DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?

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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)

388 . What does the FIFTH DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?

(388/637)

Removing Ainthavathai
Removing Aimpori
Removing Aimmala Neekkam
All of the above

389 . What does the SIXTH DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?

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Removing Kama, Krotha
Removing Loba & Lust
Removing Matha & Macchariya
All of the above

390 . What does the SEVENH DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?

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Removing Seven types of birth
Removing Loba & Lust
Removing Matha & Macchariya
All of the above

391 . What does the EiGHTH DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?

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Removing Seven types of birth
Enguna Vilakkam (eight types of characters)
Removing Matha & Macchariya
All of the above

392 . What does the NINTH DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?

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Removing Seven types of birth
Enguna Vilakkam (eight types of characters)
Navabetha vilakkam (Nine differentiations)
All of the above

393 . What does the TENTH DAY of the ten days utsava in a temple represent?

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Removing Seven types of birth
Enguna Vilakkam (eight types of characters)
Eternal bliss (Paranantham)
All of the above

394 . How many types of Shakthis are there?

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Two
Four
Five
Three

395 . What are the three types of Shakthis?

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Yogam, Bogam & Veeram
Pathi Pasu & Pasam
Aanavam, Kanmam & Mayai
None of the above

396 . What type of shakthi does LINGAPEETAM refers to?

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Yoga Shakthi
Boga Shakthi
Veera Shakthi
All of the above

397 . What type of shakthi does VISHWAYONI refers to?

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Yoga Shakthi
Boga Shakthi
Veera Shakthi
All of the above

398 . What type of shakthi does UTSAVAMURTHY refers to?

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Yoga Shakthi
Boga Shakthi
Veera Shakthi
All of the above

399 . How does the festival performed to Utsavamurthy can be treated as performed to sivalinga murthy aswell?

(399/637)

In the form of veerashakthi
In the form of Bogashakthi
In the form of Yogashakthi
All of the above

400 . How many types of festivals will be performed in a temple?

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Twelve
Six
Eighteen
All of the above

401 . What are the SIX types of festivals will be performed in a temple?

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Nithyothsava (Daily) & Varothsavam (Weekly)
Mathothsavam (Monthly) & Pakshothsavam
Ayanothsavam
All of the above

402 . What is called as NITHYOTHSAVA Or How it will be performed?

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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

403 . What is called as VAROTHSAVA Or How it will be performed?

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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

404 . What is called as PAKSHOTHSAVA or How it will be performed?

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Worshiping lord Shiva on full moon days
Worshiping lord Shiva on No moon days
Worshiping lord Shiva on Pradosha days
All of the above

405 . What is called as MATHOTHSAVA or How it will be performed?

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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

406 . What is called as AYANOTHSAVA or How it will be performed?

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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

407 . What is called as VARUSHOTHSAVA Or How it will be performed?

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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

408 . What is prescribed no. of days for performing VRUSHOTHSAVA in a temple?

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Ten
Five
Twelve
None of the above

409 . How many times (Kala) the puja will be performed for Shivalinga in a temple every day?

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Twelve
Six or Four
Three
All of the above

410 . What is the name of the time (Kala) of puja performed at FIRST in the EARLY MORNING in a temple everyday?

(410/637)

Thiruvanandhal
Kalasandhi
Ucchikalam
Sayarakshai

411 . What is the name of the time (Kala) of puja performed at SECOND in the NOON in a temple everyday?

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Thiruvanandhal
Kalasandhi
Ucchikalam
Sayarakshai

412 . What is the name of the time (Kala) of puja performed at THIRD in the AFTERNOON in a temple everyday?

(412/637)

Thiruvanandhal
Kalasandhi
Ucchikalam
Sayarakshai

413 . What is the name of the time (Kala) of puja performed at FOURTH in the EVENING in a temple every day?

(413/637)

Thiruvanandhal
Kalasandhi
Ucchikalam
Sayarakshai

414 . What is the name of the time (Kala) of puja performed at FIFTH in the NIGHT in a temple every day?

(414/637)

Rakkaalam
Kalasandhi
Ucchikalam
Sayarakshai

415 . What is the name of the time (Kala) of puja performed at SIXTH in the LATE NIGHT in a temple every day?

(415/637)

Rakkaalam
Arthajamam
Ucchikalam
Sayarakshai

416 . How many times the Abhisheka will be performed for lord Nataraja in a year?

(416/637)

Six
Four
Three
All of the above

417 . State any one month & star/Thithi of the six time Abhishekas performed for lord Nataraja in a year?

(417/637)

Panguni Uthiram
Markazhi Thiruvathirai
Thai Poosam
Aadi Swathi

418 . State any one month & Star/Thithi of the six time Abhisheka performed for lord Nataraja in a year?

(418/637)

Panguni Uthiram
Thai Poosam
Maasi Chathurthi
Aadi Swathi

419 . State any one month & Star/Thithi of the six time Abhisheka performed for lord Nataraja in a year?

(419/637)

Panguni Uthiram
Thai Poosam
Aadi Swathi
Chithirai Thiruvonam

420 . State any one month & Star/Thithi of the six time Abhisheka performed for lord Nataraja in a year?

(420/637)

Aani Uthiram
Thai Poosam
Panguni Uthiram
Aadi Swathi

421 . State any one month & Star/Thithi of the six time Abhisheka performed for lord Nataraja in a year?

(421/637)

Panguni Uthiram
Aavani Chathurthi
Aadi Swathi
Thai Poosam

422 . State any one month & Star/Thithi of the six time Abhisheka performed for lord Nataraja in a year?

(422/637)

Purattasi Chathurthi
Thai Poosam
Panguni Uthiram
Aadi Swathi

423 . 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?

(423/637)

Margazhi Thiruvathirai
Maasi Chathurthasi
Chithirai Thiruvonam
Aani Uthiram
All of the above

424 . 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?

(424/637)

Margazhi Thiruvathirai
Maasi Chathurthasi
Chithirai Thiruvonam
Aani Uthiram
All of the above

425 . Which one of the six Abhishekas performed to lord Nataraja in a year can be compared with UCHCHI KALA (Afternoon) puja in a temple?

(425/637)

Margazhi Thiruvathirai
Maasi Chathurthasi
Chithirai Thiruvonam
Aani Uthiram
All of the above

426 . Which one of the six Abhishekas performed to lord Nataraja in a year can be compared with SAYARAKSHAI (Evening) puja in a temple?

(426/637)

Margazhi Thiruvathirai
Maasi Chathurthasi
Chithirai Thiruvonam
Aani Uthiram
All of the above

427 . Which one of the six Abhishekas performed to lord Nataraja in a year can be compared with IRAAKKAALAM (Night) puja in a temple?

(427/637)

Aavani Chathurthasi
Maasi Chathurthasi
Chithirai Thiruvonam
Aani Uthiram
All of the above

428 . Which one of the six Abhishekas performed to lord Nataraja in a year can be compared with ARTHAJAAMAM (Midnight) puja in a temple?

(428/637)

Aavani Chathurthasi
Purattaasi Chathurthasi
Chithirai Thiruvonam
Aani Uthiram
All of the above

429 . How many types of Fasting (Vratha) are prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?

(429/637)

Five
Four
Eight
Twelve
None of the above

430 . Mention any one among the Eight types of Fasting (Vratha) prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?

(430/637)

Vrushaba Vratha
Kantha Shashti Vratha
Pradosha Vratha
Chathurthi Vratha

431 . Mention any one among the Eight types of Fasting (Vratha) prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?

(431/637)

Kandha Shashti Vratha
Kedhara Vratha
Pradosha Vratha
Chathurthi Vratha

432 . Mention any one among the Eight types of Fasting (Vratha) prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?

(432/637)

Kandha Shashti Vratha
Pradosha Vratha
Umamaheshwara Vratha
Chathurthi Vratha

433 . Mention any one among the Eight types of Fasting (Vratha) prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?

(433/637)

Kandha Shashti Vratha
Chathurthi Vratha
Pradosha Vratha
Somavara Vratha

434 . Mention any one among the great eight types of Fasting (Vratha) prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?

(434/637)

Markazhi Thiruvathirai Vratha
Chathurthi Vratha
Pradosha Vratha
Kandashashti Vratha

435 . Mention any one among the great Eight types of Fasting (Vratha) prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?

(435/637)

Kandashashti Vratha
Shoola Vratha
Pradosha Vratha
Chathurthi Vratha

436 . Mention any one among the great Eight types of Fasting (Vratha) prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?

(436/637)

Kandashashti Vratha
Pradosha Vratha
Maha Shivaratri Vratha
Chathurthi Vratha

437 . Mention any one among the Eight types of Fasting (Vratha) prescribed as optimal to lord Shiva?

(437/637)

Kandashashti Vratha
Pradosha Vratha
Chathurthi Vratha
Kalyana Vratha

438 . In which month the VRUSHABA VRATHA will be performed in a year for lord Shiva?

(438/637)

Vaikasi (Mid May to Mid June)
Chithirai (Mid April to Mid May)
Aani (Mid June to Mid July)
Aadi (Mid July to Mid August)

439 . In which Period (duration) the KETHARA VRATHA will be performed in a year for lord Shiva?

(439/637)

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)

440 . In which Period (duration) the Umamaheshwara Vratha will be performed in a year for lord Shiva?

(440/637)

Vaikasi (Mid May to Mid June)
Chithirai (Mid April to Mid May)
Aani (Mid June to Mid July)
Karthikai (Mid November to Mid December)

441 . In which Period (duration) the Thiruvathirai Vratha will be performed in a year for lord Shiva?

(441/637)

Vaikasi (Mid May to Mid June)
Markazhi (Mid December to Mid January)
Aani (Mid June to Mid July)
Karthikai (Mid November to Mid December)

442 . In which Period (duration) the Shoola Vratha will be performed in a year for lord Shiva?

(442/637)

Vaikasi (Mid May to Mid June)
Markazhi (Mid December to Mid January)
Thai (Mid January to Mid February)
Karthikai (Mid November to Mid December)

443 . In which Period (duration) the Mahashivarathiri Vratha will be performed in a year for lord Shiva?

(443/637)

Maasi (Mid February to Mid March)
Markazhi (Mid December to Mid January)
Thai (Mid January to Mid February)
Karthikai (Mid November to Mid December)

444 . In which Period (duration) the Kalyana Vratha will be performed in a year for lord Shiva?

(444/637)

Maasi (Mid February to Mid March)
Panguni (Mid March to Mid April)
Thai (Mid January to Mid February)
Karthikai (Mid November to Mid December)

445 . How many days the Kethara Vratha will be celebrated in a year for lord Shiva?

(445/637)

Sixteen days
Twelve days
Twenty One days
None of the above

446 . What are all the important features which make a temple famous or auspicious?

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Deity (Moorthy)
Stead (Sthalam)
Holy River/Pond (Theertham)
Holy Tree (Vruksham)
All of the above

447 . Who all are well known as Religious head “Samayachariyars” for saiva samayam?

(447/637)

Thirugnanasambandhar, Appar & Sundarar
Aadhi Shankarar
Ramallingaswamy
All of the above

448 . What is the main holy deed the Religious heads “Samayachariyars” have done for saiva samayam?

(448/637)

Built more temples
Sung holy songs praising lord Shiva called as “Thirumuraikal”
Feeding poor
Performing miracles

449 . What is the basic criteria taken to declare a temple as “Thirumurai Thalangal”?

(449/637)

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

450 . Totally how many temples are classified as Thirumurai Thalangal?

(450/637)

Two hundred and seventy six – 275
One hundred and eight – 108
Twelve jyothirlingas – 12
None of the above

451 . How are the Thirumurai Thalangal temples are discriminated in Location wise?

(451/637)

Based on City wise
Based on River wise
Based on country wise
None of the above

452 . Totally how many classifications of countries are there to discriminate the Thirumurai thalangal?

(452/637)

453 . What are the names of countries on which Thirumurai Thalangal temples are discriminated?

(453/637)

Chola (Sozha Naadu)
Pandiya kingdom (Pandiya naadu)
Malai Naadu
Eezha Naadu
All of the above

454 . What are the names of countries on which Thirumurai Thalangal temples are discriminated?

(454/637)

Kongu Naadu
Nadu Naadu
Thuluva Naadu
Thondai Naadu
All of the above

455 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located in Chola Naadu?

(455/637)

456 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located in Pandiya Naadu?

(456/637)

457 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located in Malai Naadu?

(457/637)

458 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located in Eezha Naadu?

(458/637)

459 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located in Kongu Naadu?

(459/637)

460 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located in Nadu Naadu?

(460/637)

461 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located in Thondai Naadu?

(461/637)

462 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located in Thuluva Naadu?

(462/637)

463 . How many Thirumurai Thalangal temples are located at North Naadu?

(463/637)

5
None
2
100

464 . Who is the well known historical devotee got the special grace or boon from lord shiva at thirukkadavur temple?

(464/637)

Kannapar
Markkandeyar
Agathiyar
King Pandiya

465 . What is special grace or boon which saint Markandeya got from lord Shiva at Thirukkadavur temple?

(465/637)

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

466 . Who is the well known historical devotee got the special grace or boon from lord Shiva at Thirukalaththi temple?

(466/637)

Kannapar
Markkandeyar
Agathiyar
King Pandiya

467 . What is special grace or boon which saint KANNAPPAR got from lord Shiva at Thirukalaththi temple?

(467/637)

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

468 . Which insect got the special grace or boon from lord Shiva at Thiruvanaikkovil temple?

(468/637)

Fly
Spider
Worm
None of the above

469 . What is the special grace or boon which the SPIDER insect got from lord Shiva at Thiruvanaikkovil temple?

(469/637)

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

470 . Who is the well known Nayanmar got the boon of rebirth as a Chola king from lord shiva at Thiruvanaikkovil temple?

(470/637)

Kannappar
Kotchengachozhar
Jambu Munivar
Appar

471 . Who is the well known Nayanmar received the grace of lord Shiva at Kanchipuram?

(471/637)

Kannappar
Kotchengachozhar
Sakkiyar
Appar

472 . What is the spiritual deed which Sakkiya Nayanar did as an offering to lord Shiva at Kanchipuram?

(472/637)

Pelting stone on Shivalinga
Feeding food to lord Shiva
Decorating with flower Garland
Offering his wealth to built temple

473 . What is the special grace or boon which Sakkiyar Nayanar got from lord Shiva at Kanchipuram temple?

(473/637)

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

474 . Who is the well known King received the grace of lord Shiva at Thiruvidaimarudhur temple?

(474/637)

Varaguna Pandiyar
Kotchengachozhar
Sakkiyar
Appar

475 . To which kingdom does the king Varaguna belong to?

(475/637)

Chola Kingdom
Pandiya Kingdom
Chera kingdom
None of the above

476 . What is the special grace or boon which VARAGUNA PANDIYA got from lord Shiva at Thiruvidaimarudhur temple?

(476/637)

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

477 . To whom lord Shiva bestowed his grace at Thiruvirinchipuram temple?

(477/637)

Varaguna Pandiyar
A small Brahmin kid
Sakkiyar
Appar

478 . What is the special grace or boon which A Small Brahmin Kid got from lord Shiva at Thiruvirinchipuram temple?

(478/637)

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

479 . To whom lord Shiva bestowed his grace at Thiruvannamalai temple?

(479/637)

Varaguna Pandiyar
A small Brahmin kid
King Vallalaraja
Appar

480 . What is the special grace or boon which King Vallala Raja got from lord Shiva at Thiruvannamalai temple?

(480/637)

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

481 . What is the special grace or boon which a Vaisya person got from lord Shiva at Thiruvirinchipuram temple?

(481/637)

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

482 . Who is the well known Nayanmar who got the special boon or grace along with his wife from lord Shiva at Chidhambaram temple?

(482/637)

Thiruneelakanta Nayanar
Manikkavasagar
Iyarpakai Nayanar
None of the above

483 . What is the special grace or boon which Thiruneelakanta Nayanar got from lord Shiva at Chidhambaram temple?

(483/637)

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

484 . Who is the well known Nayanmar who got the special boon or grace along with his wife from lord Shiva at Thiruchengattangudi temple?

(484/637)

Thiruneelakanta Nayanar
Manikkavasagar
Iyarpagai Nayanar
Siruththondar Nayanar

485 . What is the special grace or boon which Siruththondar Nayanar got from lord Shiva at Thiruchengattangudi temple?

(485/637)

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

486 . For what sake lord Shiva himself resides in various temples?

(486/637)

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

487 . What are the prescribed Six Adharas?

(487/637)

Mooladharam & Swathishtanam
Manipooragam & Anagatham
Visuthi & Aagnai
All of the above

488 . Which part of the human body will be referred toMoolatharam?

(488/637)

Kundalini Sthanam
Unthi Sthanam
Hrudhaya Sthanam
Kanta Sthanam

489 . Which part of the human body will be referred to Swathishtanam?

(489/637)

Kundalini Sthanam
Unthi Sthanam
Hrudhaya Sthanam
Kanta Sthanam

490 . Which part of the human body will be referred to Manipooragam?

(490/637)

Kundalini Sthanam
Unthi Sthanam
Hrudhaya Sthanam
Kanta Sthanam

491 . Which part of the human body will be referred to Anaagatham?

(491/637)

Kundalini Sthanam
Unthi Sthanam
Hrudhaya Sthanam
Kanta Sthanam

492 . Which part of the human body will be referred to Visuthi?

(492/637)

Vaakkusthanam
Unthi Sthanam
Hrudhaya Sthanam
Kanta Sthanam

493 . Which part of the human body will be referred to Aagnai?

(493/637)

Kundalini Sthanam
Inbetween the eyebrows (Puruva mathyaSthanam)
Hrudhaya Sthanam
Kanta Sthanam

494 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Moolatharam?

(494/637)

Main tower Rajagopura entrance (Sthoola linga Gopura vaayil)
Balipeetam
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam

495 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Swathishtanam?

(495/637)

Main tower Rajagopura entrance (Sthoola linga Gopura vaayil)
Balipeetam
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam

496 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Manipooragam?

(496/637)

Main tower Rajagopura entrance (Sthoola linga Gopura vaayil)
Balipeetam
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam

497 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Anagatham?

(497/637)

Main tower Rajagopura entrance (Sthoola linga Gopura vaayil)
Balipeetam
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam

498 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Visuthi?

(498/637)

Inside tower entrance(Sthoola linga Gopura vaayil)
Balipeetam
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam

499 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Aagnai?

(499/637)

Inside tower entrance(Sthoola linga Gopura vaayil)
Mahakaaranalinga Anthraala gopura entrance
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam

500 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Kundalinisthanam of a human body?

(500/637)

Main tower Rajagopura entrance (Sthooa linga Gopura vaayil)
Balipeetam
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam

501 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Unthisthanam of a human body?

(501/637)

Main tower Rajagopura entrance (Sthooa linga Gopura vaayil)
Balipeetam
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam

502 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Hrudayasthanam of a human body?

(502/637)

Main tower Rajagopura entrance (Sthoola Linga Gopura vaayil)
Balipeetam
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam

503 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Kantasthanam of a human body?

(503/637)

Main tower Rajagopura entrance (Sthoola Linga Gopura vaayil)
Balipeetam
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam

504 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Vaakkusthanam of a human body?

(504/637)

Gopura entrance inside the temple (Sookshma Linga gopuravayil)
Balipeetam
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam

505 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Puruvamadhyasthanam (In between eyebrows) of a human body?

(505/637)

Gopura entrance inside the temple (Sookshma linga gopuravayil)
Mahakaranalinga Anthrala Gopura entrance
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam

506 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to the Left Eye (idathu kann sthanam) of a human body?

(506/637)

Gopura entrance inside the temple (Sookshma Linga gopuravayil)
Mahakaranalinga Anthrala Gopura entrance
Lord Subramaniyar Shrine
Nandhi Peetam

507 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Right Eye (valathu kann sthanam) of a human body?

(507/637)

Gopura entrance inside the temple (Sookshma Linga gopuravayil)
Mahakaranalinga Anthrala Gopura entrance
Thvajasthambam
Lord Ganesh shrine

508 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Left Ear (idathu kaanam) of a human body?

(508/637)

Lord Chandikeshwara shrine
Mahakaranalinga Anthrala Gopura entrance
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam

509 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Right Ear (valathu kaathu) of a human body?

(509/637)

Gopura entrance inside the temple (Sookshma Linga gopuravayil)
Lord Dakshinamurthy shrine
Thvajasthambam
Nandhi Peetam

510 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Masthakamadhya Sthanam of a human body?

(510/637)

Gopura entrance inside the temple (Sookshma Linga gopuravayil)
Mahakaranalinga Anthrala Gopura entrance
Lord Nataraja shrine
Nandhi Peetam

511 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Puruvamadhyasthanam on the Left Side of a human body?

(511/637)

Gopura entrance inside the temple (Sookshma Linga gopuravayil)
Mahakaranalinga Anthrala Gopura entrance
Goddess Parvathi shrine
Nandhi Peetam

512 . Which part of the Temple will be referred to Brahmaranthiram of a human body?

(512/637)

Gopura entrance inside the temple (Sookshma linga gopuravayil)
Mahakaranalinga Anthrala Gopura entrance
Thvajasthambam
Main shrine of lord shiva in shivalinga form (Moolasthanam)

513 . Which area of the temple will be referred to Prithvi Mandalam (one among the pancha bootham)?

(513/637)

The area till Balipeeta
Mahakaranalinga Anthrala Gopura entrance
Thvajasthambam
Main shrine of lord Shiva in Shivalinga form (Moolasthanam)

514 . Which area of the temple will be referred to Appu Mandalam (one among the pancha bootham)?

(514/637)

The area till Balipeeta
Dvajasthamba & Nandhi
Thvajasthambam
Main shrine of lord shiva in shivalinga form (Moolasthanam)

515 . Which area of the temple will be referred to Vayu Mandalam (one among the pancha bootham)?

(515/637)

The area till Balipeeta
Dvajasthamba & Nandhi
The area till Dvarabalaga
Main shrine of lord Shiva in Shivalinga form (Moolasthanam)

516 . Which area of the temple will be referred to Agni Mandalam (one among the pancha bootham)?

(516/637)

The area till Balipeeta
Dvajasthamba & Nandhi
The area till Dvarabalaga
The area till lord Ganesh

517 . Which temples of lord Shiva are considered as more auspicious and special than all other temples in the world?

(517/637)

Natana Sthalangal (Well known for dance of lord Shiva)
7-Thyagaraja temples (Saptha thyagasthalangal)
Six Aadhara Thalangal
All of the above

518 . Which temples of lord Shiva are considered as more auspicious and special than all other temples in the world?

(518/637)

Pinda Sthalangal
Pancha Sthalangal
Naadi Sthalangal
All of the above

519 . Name any one among the Sapthavidanga Thalangal?

(519/637)

Thiruvarur
Thiruvidaimarudhur
Chidhambaram
Rameshwaram

520 . Name any one among the Sapthavidanga Thalangal?

(520/637)

Thiruvannamalai
Thirunagai Karonam
Chidambaram
Rameshwaram

521 . Name any one among the Sapthavidanga Thalangal?

(521/637)

Chidambaram
Thirunagai Karonam
Thirukkolili
Rameshwaram

522 . Name any one among the Sapthavidanga Thalangal?

(522/637)

Thiruvannamalai
Thiruvaiyaru
Chidambaram
Thirunallaru

523 . Name any one among the Sapthavidanga Thalangal?

(523/637)

Thirukaaraayil
Thiruvaiyaru
Chidambaram
Thiruannamalai

524 . Name any one among the Sapthavidanga Thalangal?

(524/637)

Thiruvaiyaru
Thiruvaimur
Chidambaram
Thiruannamalai

525 . Name any one among the Sapthavidanga Thalangal?

(525/637)

Thiruvaiyaru
Thiruvaimur
Thirumaraikkadu
Thiruannamalai

526 . How does lord Shiva be called in Sapthavidanga temples as common?

(526/637)

Thyagaraja
Chandrashekarar
Somaskanthar
None of the above

527 . What is the name of lord Thiyagaraja in THIRUVARUR temple?

(527/637)

Veethi Vidangar
Sundhara Vidangar
Avani Vidangar
Naaga Vidangar

528 . What is the name of lord Thiyagaraja in THIRUNAAGAI KAARONAM temple?

(528/637)

Veethi Vidangar
Sundhara Vidangar
Avani Vidangar
Naaga Vidangar

529 . What is the name of lord Thiyagaraja in Thirukkolili temple?

(529/637)

Veethi Vidangar
Sundhara Vidangar
Avani Vidangar
Naaga Vidangar

530 . What is the name of lord Thiyagaraja in Thirunallaru temple?

(530/637)

Veethi Vidangar
Sundhara Vidangar
Avani Vidangar
Naaga Vidangar

531 . What is the name of lord Thiyagaraja in Thirukkaarayil temple?

(531/637)

Aathi Vidangar
Sundhara Vidangar
Avani Vidangar
Naaga Vidangar

532 . What is the name of lord Thiyagaraja in Thiruvaaimoor temple?

(532/637)

Veethi Vidangar
Neela Vidangar
Avani Vidangar
Naaga Vidangar

533 . What is the name of lord Thiyagaraja in Thirumaraikkaadu temple?

(533/637)

Veethi Vidangar
Sundhara Vidangar
Buvani Vidangar
Naaga Vidangar

534 . What is the name of DANCE which lord Thiyagaraja performs in Thiruvarur temple?

(534/637)

Ajaba Dance
Alai Dance
Brahma Dance
Unmaththa Dance

535 . What is the name of Dance which lord Thiyagaraja performs in Thirunagai Karonam temple?

(535/637)

Ajaba Dance
Alai Dance
Brahma Dance
Unmaththa Dance

536 . What is the name of Dance which lord Thiyagaraja performs in Thirukkolili temple?

(536/637)

Ajaba Dance
Alai Dance
Brahma Dance
Unmaththa Dance

537 . What is the name of Dance which lord Thiyagaraja performs in Thirunallaru temple?

(537/637)

Ajaba Dance
Alai Dance
Brahma Dance
Unmaththa Dance

538 . What is the name of Dance which lord Thiyagaraja performs in Thirukkaarayil temple?

(538/637)

Kukkuta Dance
Alai Dance
Brahma Dance
Unmaththa Dance

539 . What is the name of Dance which lord Thiyagaraja performs in Thiruvaaimoor temple?

(539/637)

Kukkuta Dance
Kamala Dance
Brahma Dance
Unmaththa Dance

540 . What is the name of Dance which lord Thiyagaraja performs in Thirumaraikkadu temple?

(540/637)

Kukkuta Dance
Kamala Dance
Amirtha Dance
Unmaththa Dance

541 . How many Aadhara Thalangal are there?

(541/637)

542 . Which are the temples are considered as Aadhara Thalangal?

(542/637)

Thiruvarur
Thiruvanaikka
Thiruvannamalai
All of the above

543 . Which are the temples are considered as Aadhara Thalangal?

(543/637)

Chidambaram
Thirukalaththi
Kasi
All of the above

544 . What are the Six Adharas?

(544/637)

Mooladharam & Swathishtanam
Manippooragam & Anagatham
Visuthi & Agnai
All of the above

545 . Which temple of lord Shiva is referred to as Mooladharam?

(545/637)

Thiruvarur
Rameshwaram
Amarnath
Kanchipuram

546 . Which temple of lord Shiva is referred to as Swathishtanam?

(546/637)

Thiruvarur
Thiruvanaikka
Amarnath
Kanchipuram

547 . Which temple of lord Shiva is referred to as Manippooragam?

(547/637)

Thiruvarur
Rameshwaram
Thiruvannamalai
Kanchipuram

548 . Which temple of lord Shiva is referred to as Anagatham?

(548/637)

Thiruvarur
Rameshwaram
Amarnath
Chidambaram

549 . Which temple of lord Shiva is referred to as Visuththi?

(549/637)

Thirukkallathi
Rameshwaram
Amarnath
Kanchipuram

550 . Which temple of lord Shiva is referred to as Aagnai?

(550/637)

Thiruvarur
Kasi
Amarnath
Kanchipuram

551 . Which temple of lord Shiva is considered as Sahasrathalam?

(551/637)

Thiruvarur
Kasi
Kailai
Kanchipuram

552 . Which temple of lord Shiva is considered as Dvadasantham?

(552/637)

Thiruvarur
Kasi
Amarnath
Madurai

553 . How many Pinda-Sthalangal are there?

(553/637)

554 . Which temple of lord Shiva is considered as Sirasu one of the Pindas?

(554/637)

Thiruvarur
Sriparvatham
Amarnath
Madurai

555 . Which temple of lord Shiva is considered as Lalatam one of the Pindas?

(555/637)

Thiruvarur
Sriparvatham
Kedharam
Madurai

556 . Which temple of lord Shiva is considered as Puruva Madhyam one of the Pindas?

(556/637)

Thiruvarur
Sriparvatham
Amarnath
Kasi

557 . Which temple of lord Shiva is considered as Hrudayam one of the Pindas?

(557/637)

Chidambaram
Sriparvatham
Amarnath
Madurai

558 . Which temple of lord Shiva is considered as Mooladharam one of the Pindas?

(558/637)

Chidambaram
Thiruvarur
Amarnath
Madurai

559 . Which temple of lord Shiva is considered as Kudhasthanam one of the Pindas?

(559/637)

Chidambaram
Thiruvarur
Gurukshetram
Madurai

560 . What are the five elements (Pancha bhoota)?

(560/637)

Earth (Prithvi) & Appu (Water)
Teyu (Fire)
Vayu (Air)
Aakayam (Sky)
All of the above

561 . Which temple of lord Shiva is considered as Prithvi (Earth) one of the Five Elements (Pancha Bhoota)?

(561/637)

Thiruvarur / Kanchipuram
Thiruvannamalai
Kedharam
Madurai

562 . Which temple of lord shiva is considered as Appu (Water) one of the Five Elements (Pancha Bhoota)?

(562/637)

Thiruvarur
Thiruvanaikka
Kedharam
Madurai

563 . Which temple of lord Shiva is considered as Teyu (Fire) one of the Five Elements (Pancha Bhoota)?

(563/637)

Thiruvarur
Thiruvanaikka
Thiruvannamalai
Madurai

564 . Which temple of lord Shiva is considered as Vayu (Fire) one of the Five Elements (Pancha Bhoota)?

(564/637)

Thiruvarur
Thiruvanaikka
Thiruvannamalai
Thirukkalaththi

565 . Which temple of lord shiva is considered as Aakayam (Sky) one of the Five Elements (Pancha Bhoota)?

(565/637)

Chidambaram
Thiruvanaikka
Thiruvannamalai
Thirukkalaththi

566 . How many Naadi’s are there in a human?

(566/637)

One
Six
Three
Five

567 . What are the Three Naadi’s in an human?

(567/637)

Idakalai
Pinkalai
Suzhumunai