A Fun Quiz On Onam

15 Questions | By RBGC | Last updated: Aug 14, 2018 | Total Attempts: 12555

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Onam is a very popular festival in Kerala, India. The festival occurs during the harvest season and also has many stories linking it to Hindu mythology especially the coming of Vamana. How well do you know about the festival? Take the quiz and find out!

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1.

Which place is associated with the famous Athachamayam?
- A.
  
  Ernakulathapan ground
- B.
  
  Thripunithara
- C.
  
  Trivandrum
- D.
  
  Thrikkakara
2.

Name of the God associated with Onam?
- A.
  
  Siva
- B.
  
  Rama
- C.
  
  Krishnan
- D.
  
  Vishnu
3.

Who was the grand father of Mahabali?
- A.
  
  Prahlad
- B.
  
  Hiranyakashyap
- C.
  
  Hirayanksh
- D.
  
  Dasharadan
4.

What is the meaningof the word Mahabali?

Discuss
- A.
  
  Great Power
- B.
  
  Great Sacrifice
- C.
  
  Great Donor
- D.
  
  Great Love
5.

Which fruit is the common item in Onsadhya?
- A.
  
  Banana
- B.
  
  Jacfruit
- C.
  
  Mango
- D.
  
  Organge
6.

Why do people celebrate the traditions onakodi, onasadhya, onakali etc.?
- A.
  
  To enjoy the beginingof new year
- B.
  
  To enjoy life
- C.
  
  To remember the golden era of Mahabali
- D.
  
  End of the year
7.

Which district is popular for Pulikkali as a part of the Onam celebrations ?
- A.
  
  Kollam
- B.
  
  Ernakulam
- C.
  
  Kozhikode
- D.
  
  Thrissur
8.

Colour of the flower used to put pookalm on the first day?
- A.
  
  Yellow
- B.
  
  White
- C.
  
  Green
- D.
  
  Orange
9.

Where did Vamana send Mahabali by putting his leg on Mahabali's head ?
- A.
  
  Vishnulokam
- B.
  
  Earth
- C.
  
  Heaven
- D.
  
  Pathalam
10.

Which is the famous dance form performed during onam celebrations?
- A.
  
  Mohiniyattam
- B.
  
  Kathakali
- C.
  
  Thiruvathirakali
- D.
  
  Kumattikali
11.

Which is the malayalam month onam is celebrated?
- A.
  
  Vrichikam
- B.
  
  Thulam
- C.
  
  Dhanu
- D.
  
  Chingam
12.

Name one of the most important flower in pookalm?
- A.
  
  Thechipoo
- B.
  
  Mukutty
- C.
  
  Chembarathy
- D.
  
  Thumbapoo
13.

Famous boat race conducted during onam
- A.
  
  Nehru Trophy Race
- B.
  
  Aranmula Uthratadi Vallamkali
- C.
  
  Kumarakom boat race
- D.
  
  Payippad Jalotsavam
14.

Pulikali is performed on the……… day of onam?
- A.
  
  First
- B.
  
  Second
- C.
  
  Third
- D.
  
  Fifth
15.

Name the Fifth day of onam starting from Atham is celebrated?
- A.
  
  Pooradm
- B.
  
  Anizham
- C.
  
  Uthradam
- D.
  
  Vishakam