233. Quiz on Lord Ganesha

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1. Which Indian leader started the Ganesha festival in India?
Ans- Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak started the Ganesha festival in India in 1893. 
       His main goal was to bring people together and foster a sense of unity.

Q2.Why is Buppa called Prathm Poojy?                   
Ans- Bappa is the first energy to grant access to the 
 higher dimensions. His elephant-head symbolizes supreme intelligence. His large belly symbolizes a reservoir of energy stored in the Manipur Chakra, at the navel. Gapati is the child of Mahadeva, the supreme purush, and Adi Shakti, the mother of the creation. Riddhi [ prosperity], Siddhi [spiritual powers are married to Ganpati, which indicates He is supreme energy. That's why in the Sanatan Kriya,the first  sadhana  is Ganpati  sadhna.

Q3. According to the Hindu calendar, in which month, Vinayak Chaturthi is observed? 
Ans-On  Shukla Chaturthi, of  Bhadrapada. This festival lasts for ten days, ending on Anantchturdashi.

Q4. What does the name Ganesha stand for? 
Ans-'Ga' stands for 'wisdom', 'na' stands for ' intellect'  and 'esha' stands for God. This means Lord Ganesha is the God of wisdom and intellect.

Q5. Why should two Ganesha idols backing each other be installed? 
Ans.-It is believed that poverty resides behind the back of Ganesha.

Q 6. Why is Ganesha's painting hung facing the North direction? 
Ans- It is believed that the North is the direction of Lord Shiva. So Ganesha feels happy when he is facing the North.

Q7.Why is Ganpati with his trunk on the left side in demand?
Ans- The left side of our body is considered the feminine side which is calm, composed, and relaxed while the right side is considered to be the masculine side which is more fiery and aggressive.

Q8.Who advised the wise sage, Vyas to turn to Ganesha to pen his epic poem  Mahabharata?
Ans- Lod Brahma.
Q9. Which sage broke the tusks of Lord Ganesha?

Ans- Parashurama broke the tusks of Lord Ganesha with his axe 
because he did not allow the sage to visit Shiva as He was sleeping 
at that time.

Q.10. Quote three qualities of Lord Ganesha.
Ans- 1. The king of wisdom
2. The conqueror of obstacles
3. The harbinger of success and new beginnings.
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