The Ganesha Quiz
Big ears, bigger heart. Answer 6 questions about everyone’s favorite elephant god, from his surprising birth to his love of sweets.
1. Who created Ganesha out of turmeric paste?
a) Shiva
b) Parvati
c) Lakshmi
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Correct answer: b) Parvati. Parvati shaped Ganesha from turmeric paste to guard her door while she bathed. Hear the full story in this episode.
2. How did Ganesha get his elephant head?
a) He was born with it
b) Shiva replaced his head with an elephant’s after a terrible mistake
c) A sage blessed him with it
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Correct answer: b) Shiva replaced his head with an elephant’s after a terrible mistake. Shiva cut off Ganesha’s head not knowing who he was, then replaced it with the first head his followers could find. Hear the full story in this episode.
3. What tiny animal is Ganesha’s vehicle?
a) A peacock
b) A mouse
c) A bull
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Correct answer: b) A mouse. The mighty Ganesha rides a tiny mouse, a reminder that even the small deserve respect. Hear the full story in this episode.
4. How did Ganesha win the race around the world against his brother Kartikeya?
a) He flew the fastest
b) He circled his parents, saying they were his whole world
c) He took a shortcut
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Correct answer: b) He circled his parents, saying they were his whole world. While Kartikeya raced around the earth, Ganesha simply walked around Shiva and Parvati. Hear the full story in this episode.
5. What sweet is Ganesha most famous for loving?
a) Jalebi
b) Rasgulla
c) Modak
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Correct answer: c) Modak. Devotees offer Ganesha piles of modaks, his all time favorite treat. Hear the full story in this episode.
6. For which sage did Ganesha act as scribe, writing down a great epic?
a) Valmiki
b) Vyasa
c) Vishwamitra
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Correct answer: b) Vyasa. As Vyasa spoke the Mahabharata, Ganesha wrote it down, even breaking off his own tusk to use as a pen. Hear the full story in this episode.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ganesha worshipped first?
He is the remover of obstacles, so people pray to him before starting anything new, from exams to weddings.
What does Ganesha look like?
He has an elephant head, a big belly, four arms, and rides a tiny mouse. Every part of him carries a meaning.
What age is this quiz for?
Kids ages 8 to 12.
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