Narasimha is the _________ incarnation of Vishnu
- Third
- Fourth
- Sixth
- Fifth
To annihilate which demon did Vishnu appear as Narasimha
- Hiranyakashipu
- Maricha
- Hiranyaksha
- Karthaveeryarjuna
The reason for Hiranyakashipu’s anger towards Vishnu
- Vishnu killed his father
- Vishnu took away his powers
- Vishnu killed his brother
- Vishnu Killed his son
Hiranyakashipu performed Tapas or austerities to impress which Hindu God?
- Shiva
- Brahma
- Vishnu
- Ganesha
Hiranyakashipu did not ask this as a boon?
- Living being created Brahma should not kill him
- He should not be killed by a weapon
- He should no die inside house or outside house
- He should not be killed by Vishnu
Hiranyakashipu asked people to worship…
- Shiva
- Brahma
- Hiranyakashipu – their king
- Ganesha
What was the name of Hiranyakashipu’s son?
- Hiranya
- Prahlada
- Nachiketa
- Shantanu
Prahlada worshipped which God?
- Vishnu
- Hiranyakashipu
- Brahma
- Shiva
The entire kingdom was worshipping Hiranyakashipu but then how did Prahlada learn to worship Sri Hari Vishnu or Narayana
- Prahlada had a dream as a baby
- He learned about Vishnu from Sage Narada when he was in his mother’s womb
- Indra used to his magical powers to install Narayana Bhakti in young Prahlad
- Vishnu blessed the boy when he was born
Fed up with his son’s Vishnu worship, finally Hiranyakashipu decided to
- Throw his son away
- Give away his son
- Kill his son
- Imprison his son
What was the name of Hiranyakashipu’s Sister?
- Surpanakha
- Holika
- Tadaka
- Poothana
What did Hiranyakashipu’s Sister do to Prahlada
- Jumped into water with him
- Jumped into fire with him
- Jumped from a mountain with him
- Jumped into a pit of snakes
Which popular festival is celebrated as Prahlada’s victory over Holika through his Vishnu devotion?
- Narasimha Jayanti
- Ratha Saptami
- Diwali
- Holi
When Prahlad said Vishnu is everywhere; pointing to what did Hiranyakashipu ask is Vishnu in this?
- Table
- Wall
- Pillar
- Door
Narasimha had the face of a
- Tiger
- Lion
- Bear
- Eagle
Where did Narasimha place Hiranyakashipu to overcome the boon that he will not be killed on earth or sky?
- On a window
- On His head
- On his thumb
- On his lap
Hiranyakashipu had got the boon that he will not be killed by a weapon. Then how did Narasimha kill him?
- With his legs
- With his head
- With his nails and fingers
- With his blazing eyes
The anger of Narasimha continued to create havoc even after Hiranyakashipu’s death. Finally who was able to calm down Narasimha?
- Goddess Lakshmi
- Sage Narada
- Young Prahlada
- Brahma
There is a legend is South India which says that Lord Shiva took an incarnation to pacify Narasimha – what is the name of the incarnation?
- Sharabha
- Bhairav
- Vaidhyanathan
- Nataraja
There is another legend in South India which says that unable to control his anger, Narasimha took another fierce incarnation of
- Makara – Crocodile
- Gandabherunda – two headed bird
- Gajendra – the elephant
- Thousand hooded Snake