Dussehra or Navaratri Quiz

1) What is the significance of Vijayadashmi?

Answer : It denotes the victory of truth over the evil

2) Which Asura was killed on Vijayadashmi? 

Answer : Mahishasura

3) Who killed Mahishasura? 

Answer : Goddess Chamundeshwari

4) During which era celebration of Dasara festival began? 

Answer : Vijayanagar Kingdom

5) Who was the first king from Wodeyar family to perform the puja during Dasara? 

Answer : Raja Wodeyar
 

6) Where is Chamundehswari temple located in Karnataka? 

Answer : Chamundi Hills, Mysore

7) By what name Dasara procession is famous? 

Answer : Jamboo Savari

8) Which animal will be the centre of attraction during Dasara festival? 

Answer : Elephant

9)Which god is worshipped during Dasara festival? 

Answer : Goddess Durga

10) Who currently holds the Durbar/Darbar during dasara festival? 

Answer : Srikantadatta Narasimharaj Wodeyar

11) Which tree will be worshipped during Dasara festival? 

Answer : Banni Tree (Shami Tree/Prosopsis Spicegera)

12) What is the centre of attraction during dasara festival? 

Answer : Exhibition

13) Which king started Dasara exhibition first? 

Answer : Chamaraja Wodeyar 10

Answer : Which sport is famous during dasara and attracts many sportsmen? 

Aswer : Wrestling (Kusti spardhe)