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1. What animal is Nandi depicted as per ancient Scriptures and Puranas?

A) Lion
B) Elephant
C) Bull
D) Horse

2. Nandi is the vahana (vehicle) of which God?

A) Vishnu
B) Shiva
C) Indra
D) Brahma

3. Which Hindu Purana extensively describes Nandi’s origin and devotion to Shiva?

A) Vishnu Purana
B) Shiva Purana
C) Brahma Purana
D) Bhagavata Purana

4. What does Nandi symbolize in Shaivism?

A) Strength and patience
B) Speed and aggression
C) Knowledge and wealth
D) Love and devotion

5. Which part of a Shiva temple is Nandi typically placed?

A) Near the main entrance, facing the Shiva Linga
B) Outside the temple premises
C) At the back of the temple
D) In a separate shrine next to the main sanctum

Section 2: Birth and Legends of Nandi

6. Who was Nandi’s father, according to Shiva Purana?

A) Sage Kashyapa
B) Sage Shilada
C) Sage Vyasa
D) Sage Atri

7. Which boon did Lord Shiva grant to Nandi?

A) Immortality
B) The ability to lead his divine attendants (Ganas)
C) Wisdom and knowledge of Shaivism
D) All of the above

8. Which demon did Nandi defeat to protect the Devas?

A) Mahishasura
B) Tarakasura
C) Surapadma
D) Jalandhara

9. In which scripture does Nandi narrate divine knowledge to sages?

A) Linga Purana
B) Rig Veda
C) Nandikeshvara Tantra
D) Atharva Veda

10. According to the Skanda Purana, what was the primary duty of Nandi in Kailash?

A) Guarding the gates of Mount Kailash
B) Leading Shiva’s army
C) Singing praises of Shiva
D) Conducting the rituals in Shiva’s court

Section 3: Nandi in Worship and Culture

11. What do devotees whisper into Nandi’s ears when praying?

A) Their problems and wishes
B) Verses from the Bhagavad Gita
C) Shiva’s 108 names
D) The names of all gods

12. Which temple is famous for its giant Nandi statue, one of the largest monolithic bull statues in India?

A) Brihadeeswarar Temple (Tamil Nadu)
B) Kedarnath Temple (Uttarakhand)
C) Somnath Temple (Gujarat)
D) Meenakshi Temple (Madurai)

13. The grand Nandi statue in Karnataka is located in which city?

A) Mysuru
B) Bengaluru
C) Hampi
D) Shravanabelagola

14. What festival is associated with honoring Nandi along with Lord Shiva?

A) Maha Shivaratri
B) Govardhan Puja
C) Pongal
D) Karthikai Deepam

15. Which ancient Tamil Shaivite text highlights the importance of Nandi?

A) Periya Puranam
B) Tirukkural
C) Manimekalai
D) Silappadikaram

Section 4: Stories and Symbolism of Nandi

16. Why is Nandi always depicted in a seated posture?

A) It represents meditation and devotion
B) It shows readiness for battle
C) It symbolizes his patience while waiting for Shiva’s commands
D) Both a and c

17. According to Hindu tradition, how should one view Nandi in a temple?

A) Touching its horns for blessings
B) Looking through the gap between its ears and head towards Shiva Linga
C) Sitting beside it and chanting Shiva mantras
D) Walking around it three times before entering the temple

18. What does Nandi’s white color represent in Hindu beliefs?

A) Purity and righteousness
B) Power and anger
C) Wealth and success
D) Intelligence and learning

19. Which famous South Indian temple features a giant bronze Nandi?

A) Chidambaram Temple
B) Rameshwaram Temple
C) Kumbakonam Temple
D) Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar Temple

20. In which country outside India is Nandi also worshipped in Shaivite temples?

A) Nepal
B) Cambodia
C) Indonesia
D) All of the above

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