Test your knowledge: Hindu Gods and what is their primary role?

Often, when we think we know well about the subject, we only know the mainstream topics and ideas. We learn and remember what we have heard for years, and not the 'not-well-known' information. Here is a short quiz to test your knowledge about Hinduism and what the primary roles of many Devis and Devtas are.

Who is the God or Goddess of wealth and financial success in Hindu religion?

Diwali, one of the biggest Hindu festivals, is celebrated every year between October-November. Which God or Goddess is prayed to during Diwali?

Who is known as the God or Goddess of medicine and health in Hindu religion?

Which Hindu God or Goddess has been tasked with responsibility to transform the Universe?

Which Hindu God or Goddess is said to be the giver of creativity, music, wisdom, and arts?

Just like humans trust someone to keep their money safe, there is one among Gods and Goddesses too who has been named as the ‘Treasurer’. What is his or her name?

Who is the Hindu God or Goddess who is said to be the protector of the wild forests and the animals that live within?

Lord Shiva has been given about 108 names by his devotees and the great saints and sages. But, out of them all, there are 4 that are extremely famous and most commonly used. Name the 4.

In the vast number of Hindu Gods and Goddesses, not many know that there is also a God of War. Who is the God of War in Hinduism, and what are his two popular names?

1. Goddess Lakshmi. 2. Lakshmi and Ganesh are majorly worshipped during Diwali. Lord Dhanvantari is known as the God of medicine, health, and Ayurveda. 4. Lord Shiva has been tasked with destroying and transforming the Universe. 5. Maa Saraswati, popularly known as Goddess of Knowledge, is also the bestower of arts, creativity, music, and the likes. 6. Lord Kuber is said to be the Divine treasurer. 7. Goddess Aranyani is worshipped as the protector of the forests and the wild. 8. Mahadev, Bholenath, Neelkanth, and Pashupatinath are the 4 most famous names of Lord Shiva. 9. Lord Shiva’s son, Kartikeya, is known as the God of War. He is also known as Murugan in the southern part of India.