Take a Quiz on Hindu Symbols and Icons

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Take a Quiz on Hinduism Symbols and Icons

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1. What is the usual number of beads in a Hindu Japa Mala?


2. Is it Ok for a married woman to wipe off her sindoor? Yes/No


3. While a Tilak can be applied at various parts of the body, Bindi must be applied only in between the eyes? Yes/No


4. Playing with colors on Holi festival is called Rangoli? Yes/No


5. Aum is a representation of Brahma God out of three God heads? Yes/No


6. A Hindu can not apply a Tilak to a non-Hindu? Yes/No


7. How many strands of thread does a Janaeu or Yajnopavit has?


8. A mangala sutra is worn by wife for the long life of the husband? Yes/No


9. Conch shells are used in Hindu worship as a trumpet?


10. Hindus apply a Tilak on their foreheads to express their devotion? Yes/No


11. Who is the vehicle or mount of Lord Ganesha?


12. A Toran is a decoration hanging at the front door of a home and can be made out of any one of the following (you can tick more than one)


13. What is the  purpose of performing aarti and the waving of lighted wicks before the deities?


14. What is the difference between clockwise and anti-clockwise versions of swastika?


15. Vibhuti  means super natural powers acquired through religious practices? Yes/No


16. A Vermilion red colour Bindi signifies that the woman is married? Yes/No


17. All other Yantras are derived from Sri Chakra Yantra?


18. Upnayana is a rite of passage to mark adolescence? Yes/No


19. Rudraksha beads represent tears of which God?


20. How many number of cotton wicks can be put into the oil and lighted for an aarti lamp?


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