DharmaQuiz Session 277: 27-May-2014

Theme: Ancient names for major Indian rivers.

#DharmaQuiz 1771: Which of the big rivers in India today had the name "Kaushiki" (Goddess Durga's another name) during ancient times? Ans: Kosi.

#DharmaQuiz 1772: Which big tributary of Ganga was referred in Mahabharata as Charmanwati river? Kunti floated her son Karna on this river. Ans: Chambal.

#DharmaQuiz 1773: Which major Himalayan river was known during Ramayana & Mahabharata time as "Lauhitya"? Hint: Today, has male name (rare). Ans: Brahmaputra.

#DharmaQuiz 1774: A small but lengthy (500+ KM) river in Rajasthan which was called Vedasmriti river during ancient times. Today's name is? Ans: Banas river.

{Final,Open till 10.30PM} #DharmaQuiz 1775: This ~1000 KM river originating in Himachal was known as Chandrabhaga during Vedic times. Now? Ans: Chenab.

Answers to session 277:

1. @vipulgupta1976 : 5
2. @GayathriSrinath : 5
3. @GuruCharan99 : 5
4. @dabanggindian : 5
5. @pramod_klr : 5

1. @shivprasath : 4
2. @JagannathAjnabi : 4

1. @shubhi2601s : 3
2. @ajaypawardr : 3
3. @ganeshmahnar : 3

1. @R_Bhartiya : 2
2. @Utpal_Barua : 2
3. @man8shree : 2
4. @ImInAntariksh : 2
5. @neelesh_mishra : 2
6. @_shomy : 2
7. @subh_10 : 2
8. @anurag_surya : 2

1. @deshi_mangoman : 1
2. @philAmit : 1
3. @rakasudhakarrao : 1
4. @nehjin8 : 1
5. @sgqm : 1
6. @rajudasonline : 1
7. @GowrishankarNS : 1
8. @indofied : 1
9. @KesariDhwaj : 1
10. @navneet178 : 1
11. @deepakmack : 1
12. @chethan1857 : 1
13. @pramodthap : 1
14. @rashmi_k_patel : 1
15. @patriotprashant : 1
16. @rahulkaushal : 1
17. @bharatiyat : 1
18. @harishkohli1 : 1
19. @AJAY_KR_GUPTA : 1
20. @dhharram : 1
21. @iyernbk : 1

Nice to discuss ancient names for Indian rivers with you all.