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Eclipses in Hindu Mythology

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In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the demon who is believed to cause eclipses?

  1. Rahu

  2. Ketu

  3. Surya

  4. Chandra

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rahu is the demon who is believed to cause eclipses by swallowing the Sun or the Moon.

According to Hindu mythology, what is the significance of a solar eclipse?

  1. It is a sign of bad luck.

  2. It is a sign of good luck.

  3. It is a sign of change.

  4. It is a sign of prosperity.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Hindu mythology, a solar eclipse is considered to be a sign of bad luck and is often associated with natural disasters or political upheaval.

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with eclipses?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Rahu

  4. Ketu

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya is the Hindu god of the Sun and is associated with eclipses.

What is the name of the Hindu goddess who is associated with eclipses?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Rahu

  4. Ketu

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandra is the Hindu goddess of the Moon and is associated with eclipses.

What is the name of the Hindu ritual that is performed during an eclipse?

  1. Surya Grahanam

  2. Chandra Grahanam

  3. Grahana Yajna

  4. Grahana Homam

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Grahana Yajna is the Hindu ritual that is performed during an eclipse.

What is the purpose of performing the Grahana Yajna ritual?

  1. To appease the gods.

  2. To ward off evil spirits.

  3. To bring good luck.

  4. To protect oneself from the harmful effects of the eclipse.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of performing the Grahana Yajna ritual is to appease the gods and seek their protection during the eclipse.

What are some of the things that Hindus are prohibited from doing during an eclipse?

  1. Eating

  2. Sleeping

  3. Bathing

  4. Working

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

During an eclipse, Hindus are prohibited from eating, sleeping, bathing, and working.

What is the belief behind the prohibition on eating during an eclipse?

  1. Food becomes contaminated by the eclipse.

  2. Food loses its nutritional value during the eclipse.

  3. Eating during the eclipse can cause indigestion.

  4. Eating during the eclipse can lead to bad luck.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The belief behind the prohibition on eating during an eclipse is that food becomes contaminated by the eclipse.

What is the belief behind the prohibition on sleeping during an eclipse?

  1. Sleeping during the eclipse can cause nightmares.

  2. Sleeping during the eclipse can lead to bad luck.

  3. Sleeping during the eclipse can cause health problems.

  4. Sleeping during the eclipse can cause death.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The belief behind the prohibition on sleeping during an eclipse is that sleeping during the eclipse can cause nightmares.

What is the belief behind the prohibition on bathing during an eclipse?

  1. Bathing during the eclipse can cause skin problems.

  2. Bathing during the eclipse can lead to bad luck.

  3. Bathing during the eclipse can cause health problems.

  4. Bathing during the eclipse can cause death.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The belief behind the prohibition on bathing during an eclipse is that bathing during the eclipse can cause skin problems.

What is the belief behind the prohibition on working during an eclipse?

  1. Working during the eclipse can cause accidents.

  2. Working during the eclipse can lead to bad luck.

  3. Working during the eclipse can cause health problems.

  4. Working during the eclipse can cause death.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The belief behind the prohibition on working during an eclipse is that working during the eclipse can cause accidents.

What is the significance of the number 12 in Hindu mythology in relation to eclipses?

  1. There are 12 eclipses in a year.

  2. There are 12 types of eclipses.

  3. There are 12 gods associated with eclipses.

  4. There are 12 demons associated with eclipses.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Hindu mythology, there are 12 types of eclipses, each associated with a different god or demon.

What is the name of the Hindu text that contains information about eclipses?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Chandra Siddhanta

  3. Grahana Siddhanta

  4. Jyotisha Siddhanta

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta is the Hindu text that contains information about eclipses.

What is the name of the Hindu astronomer who is credited with developing a theory of eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is the Hindu astronomer who is credited with developing a theory of eclipses.

What is the name of the Hindu calendar that is used to predict eclipses?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Chandra Siddhanta

  3. Grahana Siddhanta

  4. Jyotisha Siddhanta

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Grahana Siddhanta is the Hindu calendar that is used to predict eclipses.

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