The Rig Veda and Astronomical References

Description: The Rig Veda is an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns. It is one of the four Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism. The Rig Veda contains many references to astronomical phenomena, such as the sun, the moon, the stars, and the planets. This quiz will test your knowledge of the astronomical references in the Rig Veda.
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Which Rigvedic hymn is dedicated to the sun?

  1. Hymn 1.50

  2. Hymn 1.115

  3. Hymn 1.164

  4. Hymn 1.165


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hymn 1.50 of the Rig Veda is dedicated to the sun. It is known as the Surya Sukta and is one of the most famous hymns in the Rig Veda.

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the moon?

  1. Soma

  2. Chandra

  3. Varuna

  4. Indra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandra is the Rigvedic god of the moon. He is also known as Soma, the god of the intoxicating drink of the same name.

Which Rigvedic hymn is dedicated to the stars?

  1. Hymn 1.24

  2. Hymn 1.115

  3. Hymn 1.164

  4. Hymn 1.165


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hymn 1.24 of the Rig Veda is dedicated to the stars. It is known as the Nakshatra Sukta and is one of the most famous hymns in the Rig Veda.

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the planets?

  1. Brihaspati

  2. Shukra

  3. Budha

  4. Ketu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brihaspati is the Rigvedic god of the planets. He is also known as Guru, the teacher of the gods.

Which Rigvedic hymn is dedicated to the Milky Way?

  1. Hymn 1.24

  2. Hymn 1.115

  3. Hymn 1.164

  4. Hymn 1.165


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hymn 1.164 of the Rig Veda is dedicated to the Milky Way. It is known as the Akasha Sukta and is one of the most famous hymns in the Rig Veda.

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the zodiac?

  1. Varuna

  2. Mitra

  3. Aryaman

  4. Bhaga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varuna is the Rigvedic god of the zodiac. He is also known as the god of the sky and the sea.

Which Rigvedic hymn is dedicated to the equinoxes?

  1. Hymn 1.24

  2. Hymn 1.115

  3. Hymn 1.164

  4. Hymn 1.165


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hymn 1.115 of the Rig Veda is dedicated to the equinoxes. It is known as the Vishuva Sukta and is one of the most famous hymns in the Rig Veda.

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the solstices?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Varuna

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya is the Rigvedic god of the solstices. He is also known as the god of the sun.

Which Rigvedic hymn is dedicated to the eclipses?

  1. Hymn 1.24

  2. Hymn 1.115

  3. Hymn 1.164

  4. Hymn 1.165


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hymn 1.165 of the Rig Veda is dedicated to the eclipses. It is known as the Grahana Sukta and is one of the most famous hymns in the Rig Veda.

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the comets?

  1. Rudra

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rudra is the Rigvedic god of the comets. He is also known as the god of storms and destruction.

Which Rigvedic hymn is dedicated to the meteors?

  1. Hymn 1.24

  2. Hymn 1.115

  3. Hymn 1.164

  4. Hymn 1.165


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hymn 1.24 of the Rig Veda is dedicated to the meteors. It is known as the Uluka Sukta and is one of the most famous hymns in the Rig Veda.

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the aurora borealis?

  1. Indra

  2. Varuna

  3. Mitra

  4. Aryaman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indra is the Rigvedic god of the aurora borealis. He is also known as the god of thunder and lightning.

Which Rigvedic hymn is dedicated to the zodiacal constellations?

  1. Hymn 1.24

  2. Hymn 1.115

  3. Hymn 1.164

  4. Hymn 1.165


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hymn 1.164 of the Rig Veda is dedicated to the zodiacal constellations. It is known as the Nakshatra Sukta and is one of the most famous hymns in the Rig Veda.

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the lunar mansions?

  1. Soma

  2. Chandra

  3. Varuna

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Soma is the Rigvedic god of the lunar mansions. He is also known as the god of the intoxicating drink of the same name.

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