Match List I with List II

List – I	List – II
A. Buddhism	I. Skanda
B. Murugan	II. Shakti
C. Natha	III. Tara
D. Koravai	IV. Siddha

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

Introduction:

The given pairs represent important religious, mythological, and spiritual associations in Indian traditions. These include Buddhism, regional deities, sects, and feminine divine symbols.

Information Booster:

• A. Buddhism → Tara (III):
  Tara is a female Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism and especially revered in Tibetan Buddhism. She is considered a savior figure who protects against worldly dangers and helps attain enlightenment.

• B. Murugan → Skanda (I):

  Murugan is the Tamil name for Skanda or Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, and is worshipped widely in South India as the god of war and victory.

• C. Natha → Siddha (IV):
  The Natha tradition is closely associated with Siddha philosophy, yogic practices, and alchemy. The Nath yogis aim for liberation (moksha) through rigorous asceticism and internal practices.

• D. Koravai → Shakti (II):
  Koravai is an ancient Tamil war goddess, often seen as an early or local form of Shakti, the divine feminine power and consort of Shiva. She is associated with victory, power, and protection.

Additional Knowledge:

• Tara has multiple manifestations (Green Tara, White Tara) and is invoked for protection, compassion, and wisdom.

• Murugan (or Kartikeya) holds a significant place in both Hindu mythology and Tamil culture, symbolizing youth and valor.

• Natha Yogis include famous figures like Gorakhnath and Matsyendranath, who blended tantric and yogic traditions.

• Koravai appears in Sangam literature, predating later Puranic goddess forms and showing the integration of tribal and mainstream Hindu traditions.