Onam Quiz Questions

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Onam is a very popular festival in Kerala, India. So, do you love this festival? What about some Onam quiz questions? 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? Well, you and we are about to find it out after you attempt our questions and try to answer them. All the best to you!

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1.

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

Who was the grandfather of Mahabali?
- A.
  
  Prahlad
- B.
  
  Hiranyakashyap
- C.
  
  Hirayanksh
- D.
  
  Dasharadan
3.

Why do people celebrate the traditions of onakodi, onasadhya, onakali, etc.?
- A.
  
  To enjoy the beginning of the new year.
- B.
  
  To enjoy life
- C.
  
  To remember the golden era of Mahabali.
- D.
  
  End of the year
4.

What Color of the flower is used to put pookalm on the first day?
- A.
  
  Yellow
- B.
  
  White
- C.
  
  Green
- D.
  
  Orange
5.

Where did Vamana send Mahabali by putting his leg on Mahabali's head?
- A.
  
  Vishnulokam
- B.
  
  Earth
- C.
  
  Heaven
- D.
  
  Pathalam
6.

Which is the famous dance form performed during Onam celebrations?
- A.
  
  Mohiniyattam
- B.
  
  Kathakali
- C.
  
  Thiruvathirakali
- D.
  
  Kumattikali
7.

In which Malayalam month is Onam celebrated?
- A.
  
  Vrichikam
- B.
  
  Thulam
- C.
  
  Dhanu
- D.
  
  Chingam
8.

Name one of the most important flowers in pookalm.
- A.
  
  Thechipoo
- B.
  
  Mukutty
- C.
  
  Chembarathy
- D.
  
  Thumbapoo
9.

Famous boat race conducted during Onam
- A.
  
  Nehru Trophy Race
- B.
  
  Aranmula Uthratadi Vallamkali
- C.
  
  Kumarakom boat race
- D.
  
  Payippad Jalotsavam
10.

Pulikali is performed on the……… day of Onam.
- A.
  
  First
- B.
  
  Second
- C.
  
  Third
- D.
  
  Fifth
11.

Name the Fifth day of Onam starting from Atham is celebrated.
- A.
  
  Pooradm
- B.
  
  Anizham
- C.
  
  Uthradam
- D.
  
  Vishakam
12.

Which god is associated with the festival of Onam?
- A.
  
  Siva
- B.
  
  Rama
- C.
  
  Krishnan
- D.
  
  Vishnu
13.

What is the meaning of the word Mahabali?
- A.
  
  Great Power
- B.
  
  Great Sacrifice
- C.
  
  Great Donor
- D.
  
  Great Love
14.

Which fruit is the common item in Onsadhya?
- A.
  
  Banana
- B.
  
  Jackfruit
- C.
  
  Mango
- D.
  
  Orange
15.

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