Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Quiz with Answers

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Quiz with Answers

How well do you know Ganesh Chaturthi? Test your knowledge with this fun and educational quiz. Perfect for family gatherings, school activities, and social media challenges during Ganesh Chaturthi 2026.

Round 1: General Knowledge

1. When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 celebrated?
   Answer: 22 August 2026 (Saturday)
2. In which Hindu month does Ganesh Chaturthi fall?
   Answer: Bhadrapada (August-September)
3. Who is the father of Lord Ganesha?
   Answer: Lord Shiva
4. Who is the mother of Lord Ganesha?
   Answer: Goddess Parvati
5. What is the name of Lord Ganesha mount (vehicle)?
   Answer: Mushak (a mouse)

Round 2: Food and Offerings

1. What is Lord Ganesha favorite food?
   Answer: Modak (sweet dumpling)
2. How many modaks are traditionally offered during the puja?
   Answer: 21
3. What are the two main types of modak?
   Answer: Ukdiche modak (steamed) and talniche modak (fried)
4. What is the main filling of a traditional modak?
   Answer: Coconut and jaggery
5. Name one other sweet offered to Lord Ganesha.
   Answer: Laddu

Round 3: Traditions and Rituals

1. What is the term for bringing the Ganesha idol home?
   Answer: Sthapana or Aagman
2. What is the final immersion ceremony called?
   Answer: Visarjan
3. Which leaf is considered sacred and offered to Lord Ganesha?
   Answer: Durva grass (21 blades)
4. How many days does the longest Ganesh Chaturthi celebration last?
   Answer: 11 days (until Anant Chaturdashi)
5. What does the large head of Ganesha symbolize?
   Answer: Wisdom and knowledge

Round 4: History and Culture

1. Who transformed Ganesh Chaturthi into a public festival in 1893?
   Answer: Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak
2. Which Indian city is famous for the largest Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations?
   Answer: Mumbai (Maharashtra)
3. What is the famous Ganesh pandal in Mumbai called?
   Answer: Lalbaugcha Raja
4. Which state in India is most associated with Ganesh Chaturthi?
   Answer: Maharashtra
5. What is the environmental concern associated with visarjan?
   Answer: Water pollution from POP idols and chemical colors

Round 5: Names and Forms

1. How many names of Lord Ganesha are recited in the Ashtottara Shatanamavali?
   Answer: 108
2. What does the name Ganpati mean?
   Answer: Lord of the ganas (celestial beings)
3. What does the name Vighnaharta mean?
   Answer: Remover of obstacles
4. What are the names of Ganesha two wives?
   Answer: Siddhi (spiritual power) and Buddhi (intelligence)
5. What does the single tusk of Ganesha symbolize?
   Answer: Focus and determination

How to Use This Quiz

• Host a family quiz night during Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
• Use it as a classroom activity for students
• Share on WhatsApp groups for a fun group challenge
• Create an Instagram story quiz using these questions
• Print as a worksheet for school projects

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