Tuesday, January 1, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 184: 21-Dec-2012

Theme: Hindu Nakshatras or Stars.
Details about Punarvasu - Source Wiki
  1. Which famous avatara of Vishnu was born in the Rohini nakshatra or star? #DharmaQuiz 1276. Ans: Shri Krishna.
  2. This bright nakshatra or star, 6th among the 27, is considered as an abode of Lord Shiva. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 1277. Ans: Ardra
  3. Rama was born in this nakshatra, a combination of 2 brightest stars in Gemini constellation. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 1278. Ans: Punarvasu.
  4. Krishna's elder brother had a wife, whose name is that of the last nakshatra among the 27. Name her (or it). #DharmaQuiz 1279. Ans: Revati.
  5. {Final, Open till 10 PM} The Vedic Hindus named the Pole star on a strong devotee of Vishnu. Name that devotee.  #DharmaQuiz 1280. Ans: Dhruva.
Here are the 27 Nakshatras in Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Mongolian (why?)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakshatra#Names_in_modern_languages

Top Scorers during session 184:

  1. @smna17 : 5
  2. @gbhat_ : 5
  3. @fas_gayi_garari : 5
  4. @vasenvy : 5
  5. @sweetandu : 5
  6. @Dhanushm : 5
  7. @cubicle_warrier : 5
  8. @rasita : 5
  9. @anandt_05 : 5
  10. @shawjipk : 5
  11. @iCSM : 5
  12. @srkvanjari : 5
  13. @vijirak : 5
  14. @sharathinindia : 5
  15. @man8shree : 5
  16. @khaishk : 5
  17. @abhipar7 : 5
  18. @kr_upadhyaya : 5
  19. @philAmit : 5
  20. @ranganathabhatt : 5
  21. @krish43 : 5
  22. @ramas_cal : 5
  23. @Manjunaath : 5
  24. @dolby_mehul : 5
  25. @pradeepkhs : 5
Congratulations to:
  1. @indianhindu16 : 4
  2. @vinodvyas220 : 4
  3. @NeonQuark : 4
  1. @VijayShenli : 3
  2. @ThejasMysore : 3
  1. @Rajeev_RSS1925 : 2
  2. @ajith_shetty : 2
  3. @Supreeth_Ckm : 2
  4. @rk_kulkarni : 2
  5. @dnaveenvarma : 2
  6. @iirajii : 2
  7. @hd223 : 2
  8. @svelaga : 2
  9. @stormylook : 2
  1. @MKanthaliya : 1
  2. @mrsnrao : 1
  3. @shakkuiyer : 1
  4. @ekanthpathik : 1
  5. @_shomy : 1
  6. @Geminiseventh : 1
  7. @amolhi : 1
  8. @ankushraj29 : 1
  9. @pvsswamy : 1
  10. @zombiespirits : 1
  11. @AmiSri : 1
  12. @anityakr : 1
  13. @mpramodkumar : 1
  14. @jojshilp : 1
  15. @avinashkarn : 1
  16. @MaheshwarBhatP : 1
  17. @GanapathyI : 1
  18. @spicy_words : 1
  19. @iyernbk : 1
  20. @Hindu_Betrayed : 1
  21. @roshan_halwai : 1
  22. @iDevNakshi : 1
  23. @lalitadvani : 1
This was the last quiz of 2012. We have now covered 184 sessions. Check out the archives or tags on the side for 1280 questions and answers till date. Share with friends, or use for your quiz/tweets/research/FB posts etc.

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