Indian Astronomy in Fantasy

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In the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, what is the name of the celestial chariot that carries the god Surya (the sun god)?

  1. Pushpaka Vimana

  2. Aruna's Chariot

  3. Garuda

  4. Vayu's Chariot


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aruna, the charioteer of Surya, drives the sun god's chariot across the sky each day.

In the Mahabharata, what is the name of the constellation that is associated with the god Indra (the king of the gods)?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Orion

  3. Ursa Minor

  4. Taurus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is associated with Indra in Hindu mythology.

In the Puranas, what is the name of the celestial city where the gods reside?

  1. Amaravati

  2. Indraloka

  3. Brahmaloka

  4. Vaikuntha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amaravati is the celestial city of the gods in Hindu mythology.

In the Rigveda, what is the name of the hymn that is dedicated to the sun god Surya?

  1. Surya Sukta

  2. Savitri Sukta

  3. Vishnu Sukta

  4. Rudra Sukta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Sukta is a hymn dedicated to the sun god Surya in the Rigveda.

In the Atharvaveda, what is the name of the charm that is used to protect against the evil eye?

  1. Nazar Battu

  2. Drishti Dosha

  3. Bhoot Pret Badha

  4. Graha Dosha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nazar Battu is a charm used to protect against the evil eye in Hindu mythology.

In the Upanishads, what is the name of the concept that refers to the unity of the individual soul (Atman) with the universal soul (Brahman)?

  1. Moksha

  2. Karma

  3. Dharma

  4. Atman-Brahman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Atman-Brahman is the concept of the unity of the individual soul (Atman) with the universal soul (Brahman) in Hindu philosophy.

In the Bhagavad Gita, what is the name of the celestial weapon that is used by Arjuna to defeat his enemies?

  1. Sudarshana Chakra

  2. Gandiva

  3. Trishula

  4. Brahmastra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gandiva is the celestial bow that is used by Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita.

In the Ramayana, what is the name of the celestial bird that helps Rama in his quest to rescue his wife Sita?

  1. Jatayu

  2. Garuda

  3. Sampati

  4. Hanuman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jatayu is the celestial bird that helps Rama in his quest to rescue his wife Sita.

In the Mahabharata, what is the name of the celestial sage who teaches Arjuna the art of warfare?

  1. Bhishma

  2. Drona

  3. Kripacharya

  4. Vyasa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Drona is the celestial sage who teaches Arjuna the art of warfare in the Mahabharata.

In the Puranas, what is the name of the celestial river that flows through the heavens?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Brahmaputra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ganges is the celestial river that flows through the heavens in Hindu mythology.

In the Rigveda, what is the name of the god who is associated with the night sky?

  1. Varuna

  2. Mitra

  3. Surya

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varuna is the god who is associated with the night sky in the Rigveda.

In the Atharvaveda, what is the name of the charm that is used to protect against lightning?

  1. Vajra Kavacha

  2. Indra Kavacha

  3. Rudra Kavacha

  4. Agni Kavacha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vajra Kavacha is the charm used to protect against lightning in Hindu mythology.

In the Upanishads, what is the name of the concept that refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?

  1. Moksha

  2. Karma

  3. Dharma

  4. Samsara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Samsara is the concept of the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hindu philosophy.

In the Bhagavad Gita, what is the name of the celestial abode where Krishna resides?

  1. Vaikuntha

  2. Dwarka

  3. Mathura

  4. Gokul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vaikuntha is the celestial abode where Krishna resides in the Bhagavad Gita.

In the Ramayana, what is the name of the celestial weapon that is used by Ravana to kidnap Sita?

  1. Pushpaka Vimana

  2. Brahmastra

  3. Trishula

  4. Sudarshana Chakra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pushpaka Vimana is the celestial weapon that is used by Ravana to kidnap Sita in the Ramayana.

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