What Do You Know About Demon Ravana?

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    Who did Ravana capture?

    • Rama's servant
    • Rama's wife
    • Rama's mother
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What Do You Know About Demon Ravana? In Hindu texts, he is depicted as being a terrible demon that ruled over all other demons with his ten heads. It is believed that at times, the heads can be seen as nine as he sacrificed one to convince Lord Shiva that he was devoted to him. See what more you know about the demon by taking this quiz.

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  • 2. 

    In Dussehra people burn whom?

    • Vishnu

    • Ravana

    • Shiva

    Correct Answer
    A. Ravana
    Explanation
    During the festival of Dussehra, people burn effigies of Ravana. Ravana is a character from the Hindu epic Ramayana, who is depicted as a demon king with ten heads. The burning of Ravana's effigy symbolizes the victory of good over evil, as it represents the triumph of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, over Ravana. This tradition is widely followed in many parts of India during Dussehra celebrations.

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    What did Vishnu have to do to defeat the demon Ravana?

    • Became a man to defeat him on Earth

    • Summons a curse

    • Sent Shiva to destory the universe

    Correct Answer
    A. Became a man to defeat him on Earth
    Explanation
    Vishnu had to take the form of a human in order to defeat the demon Ravana on Earth. This suggests that Vishnu had to manifest himself in a mortal form to confront and overcome Ravana's evil. By becoming a man, Vishnu was able to directly engage with Ravana and ultimately emerge victorious in their battle.

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    What did the men have to do in order to win the princesses hand in marriage? 

    • Kill Vishnu

    • Rescue her from a tower

    • Bend a bow (a wooden stick)

    Correct Answer
    A. Bend a bow (a wooden stick)
    Explanation
    In order to win the princess's hand in marriage, the men had to bend a bow, which was a wooden stick. This suggests that the princess's hand in marriage was not easily attainable and required a certain level of strength and skill. Bending a bow demonstrates the physical prowess and ability of the suitors, making it a challenging task that only the strongest and most capable would be able to accomplish.

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    How was Ravana defeated?

    • He was beheaded

    • He was caught on fire

    • He starved to death

    Correct Answer
    A. He was caught on fire
    Explanation
    Ravana was defeated by being caught on fire. This refers to the final battle between Ravana and Lord Rama in the epic Ramayana. Ravana, a powerful demon king, was ultimately defeated when Lord Rama's ally, Hanuman, set fire to Ravana's kingdom of Lanka. The fire engulfed Ravana, leading to his downfall and ultimate defeat.

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