DharmaQuiz Session 208: 16-Apr-2013

Theme: Samvatsaras or Hindu Years.

1. There are 60 Samvatsaras or Hindu years. Which planet revolves around sun almost 5 times, during one 60 Samvatsara cycle? #DharmaQuiz 1406. Ans: Jupiter or Brihaspati.
2. The current Samvatsara for many Hindus is "Vijaya". Is that dedicated to Vishnu or Shiva? #DharmaQuiz 1407. Ans: Vishnu. A part of the middle 20 Samvatsaras, out of 60.
3. There's a Samvatsara named "A lot of Grains", dedicated to Lord Brahma. Name it.  #DharmaQuiz 1408. Ans: Bahudhanya.
4. If we are in Vijaya Samvatsara for many Hindus, which Gregorian calendar year would we see Prabhava samvatsara start next? #DharmaQuiz 1409. Ans: 2047.
5. One Samvatsara is dedicated to Vishnu with the name of a deity meaning "Churner of Hearts". Name it. #DharmaQuiz 1410. Ans: Manmatha

Here's a short but key list that you can refer next time - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samvatsara

Top Scorers of session 208:

1. @man8shree : 5
2. @manya_rao : 5
3. @GayathriSrinath : 5
4. @KatLover4Eva : 5
5. @Santhosht_ : 5
6. @S_Mandalia : 5
7. @surnell : 5
8. @Tasmayi : 5
9. @sharathinindia : 5
10. @sweetandu : 5

Congrats to:

• @ankushraj29 : 4
• @VaniSattiraju : 4
• @jitvg : 4

• @JagannathAjnabi : 3

• @krishnaraod2000 : 2
• @cgmagia : 2

• @pvaidyaraj : 1
• @betki : 1
• @kirankonnects : 1
• @Svishh : 1
• @drarora_gaurav : 1
• @suar4sure : 1
• @gomawap : 1
• @amit_v07 : 1
• @naughtysriram : 1
• @ShubhamBhuyaat : 1
• @kartheeque : 1

Take care!