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Friday, November 20, 2015

Festivals during the month of Kartika.

#DharmaQuiz Session 348: 20-Nov-2015

#DharmaQuiz 2126: Name one state in India, where Kartik or Kartika, named after Kartikeya, is not the eight month of their Hindu calendar. Ans: Gujarat - Kartik is the first month as their new year starts with Diwali.

#DharmaQuiz 2127: For 2000 yrs, this festival of lights during Kartika celebrated in temples & homes of TN. Name it. Ans: Kartikai Deepam.

DQ 2127. Pic - templedarshan.in

#DharmaQuiz 2128: Name this brother-sister festival that's very popular in Nepal during the month of Kartik. Ans: Bhai Dooj.

DQ 2128. Pic: Wiki

#DharmaQuiz 2129: Name 1 state in India where the 1st day of Kartika month is celebrated with special puja to cows.Ans: Maharashtra, Odisha and Karnataka. It is called Go Padyami. (Padyami = Pratipada = First day)

DQ 2129. Pic: thehindu.com

#DharmaQuiz 2130: Name 1 state where the 1st day of Kartika is in memory of Asura King Bali. Ans: Karnataka. Many said Kerala, but Onam is not in Kartika month.

DQ 2130. Pic: hindujagruti.org

Scores to session 348:
Did not score. Sorry about that. Great participation though!

Friday, November 1, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 239: 1-Nov-2013

Theme: The five days of Diwali or Deepavali

#DharmaQuiz 1581: Today is Dhanteras, auspicious day of buying precious metals. Does this happen on Trayodashi of Krishna or Shukla paksha?. Ans: Krishna Paksha (waning moon).
#DharmaQuiz 1582: Tomorrow is Naraka Chaturdashi or Chhoti Diwali. In which of today's Indian states did Narakasura live during Mahabharata?. Ans: Asom, in those days it was called Pragjyotisha as it was called then. @bhs7rocks on Twitter explains that Tezpur is named so because lot of blood [Tex] was shed in the battle between him and Krishna.
#DharmaQuiz 1583: Sunday is Lakshmi Puja, the third day of Diwali. It happens on the Amavasya of which Hindu calendar month?. Ans: Ashwin or Ashvayuja. But Kartika Maasa according to Vikrama Shaka and Ashvin Maasa according to Shaalivahana Shaka. Thanks @GuruCharan99. Also, @sweetandu explains that the month is called in Tamil Ipasi.
#DharmaQuiz 1584: If the 2nd day of Deepavali is about Krishna avatara of Vishnu,which avatara is linked to the 4th day, the Bali Pratipada?. Ans: Vamana.
{Final,Open till 10PM} #DharmaQuiz 1585: The fifth and final day of Deepavali is a sister-brother day. What's the Konkani name for this day?. Ans: Bhau Beej

Top Scorers in Session 239:

@iSaakshi : 5
@Simuntweets : 5
@GuruCharan99 : 5
@man8shree : 5
@Parixyt : 5
@mamtan14 : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@bhaviknz : 5
@KaushikRg : 5
@shanthigrama : 5
@smna17 : 5

Congrats to:

‏@goyalprtk : 4
@JagannathAjnabi : 4

@jananisri77 : 3
@AnirudhaLimaye : 3

@gautamchopra : 2
@sachinjohri : 2
@rohitsamvada : 2

@akshri_250 : 1
@kalika3107 : 1
@zombiespirits : 1
@FatAngryBird : 1
@NanOratoR : 1
@SATISHSHARMAJMU : 1
‏@akhilm176 : 1
‏@bhs7rocks : 1
@Narainised : 1
@shamsunderts : 1
@astrolife : 1
@jodhra63 : 1
@piyush1062 : 1
@vivekashenoy : 1
@Arpithams : 1
@IMeAndMine : 1

Have a bright, noisy and fun filled Deepavali.

Friday, January 18, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 189: 18-Jan-2013

Theme: South East Asian Temples - Pictorial Quiz

1) This is one of the 7 Hindu sea temples, close to each other, built 500 years ago. In which country? #DharmaQuiz 1306. Ans: Bali in Indonesia.

For Question 1

More here: http://ppc2010bali.com/tanah-lot-temple-the-temple-on-the-sea-with-amazing-sunset.html

2) This 1050yr old temple is close world's largest temple complex. Built NOT by a King. In which nation? #DharmaQuiz 1307. Ans: Banteay Srei temple near Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

More: http://kaminidandapani.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/02/a-trip-to-ang-2.html

For Question 2

3) A 1150 yrs old Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva temple, is 17 KM from Yogyakarta in Indonesia. On which Island? #DharmaQuiz 1308. Ans: Java Island.

More: http://travellinginindonesia.com/prambanan.html

For Question 3

For Question 4

4) Champa dynasty built magnificent Hindu temples between 800-1600 years ago. In which SE Asian nation? #DharmaQuiz 1309. Ans: Vietnam

More: http://www.southpacifictravel.com.vn/tours/vietnam_tour_detail/127/My_Son_Half_Day_Trip.html

5) A 900 year old Shiva temple on Cambodia-Thailand border,now demilitarized. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 1310. Ans: Preah Vihear.

For Question 5

More: http://worldhindunity.blogspot.in/2011/07/preah-vihear-hindu-temple-is-now-free.html

Top Scorers of session 189:

@man8shree : 5
@Dhanushm : 5
@smna17 : 5
@iSaakshi : 5
@vinodvyas220 : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@surnell : 5
@Ethirajans : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@abhipar7 : 5
@S_Mandalia : 5
@shylsmn : 5
@indianomad : 5
@shibu_kt : 5
@anandt_05 : 5

Congrats to the following for getting into the score card:

@RatnaniHitesh : 4
@Dhruv_rathore : 4
@pradeepkhs : 4
@keewwllguy : 4

@iSumitRk : 3

@robinrajsingh : 2
@Bipul2047 : 2
@vasenvy : 2

@rinku3009 : 1
@sa_kiran : 1
@imukuvacha : 1
@aackthu : 1
@Durden1o1 : 1
@Rohananandbajpe : 1
@Equateall : 1
@deepak_aj : 1
@iDevV2 : 1
@aghorii : 1
@natrajan : 1
@niraj_dave : 1

Do read and educate about the marvelous Hindu history of South East Asia. Not much is taught in schools :(

Friday, November 30, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 179: 30-Nov-2012

Theme: Festivals of Kartika month (Mostly November in 2012)

Name this festival that occurred in Novmbr this year,where Maithili & Bhojpuri speaking women give arghya to thank Sun god. #DharmaQuiz 1251. Ans: Chhath Puja.
During which Hindu calendar month, does the marriage of the most famous medicinal plant Tulasi, is symbolically celebrated? #DharmaQuiz 1252. Ans: Kartika month, Krishna Paksha, Dwadashi day.
2 days after Diwali, sisters remember the chiranjeevis like Bali & Hanuman, and wish brothers longevity. Name the festival. #DharmaQuiz 1253. Ans: Bhai Dooj.
Day after Diwali is celebrated in South India as Bali Padyami. What's it celebrated in North, symbolizing nature worship? #DharmaQuiz 1254. Ans: Goverdhan pooja.
A festival was celebrated 3 nights back by Telugu & Tamil Hindus,lighting lamps for Murugan. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 1255. Ans: Karthikai Deepam or Kartika Deepotsavam. More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karthikai_Deepam

Top scorers of session 179:

@idurgesh : 5
@ramas_cal : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@anandt_05 : 5
@abhipar7 : 5
@man8shree : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@fas_gayi_garari : 5
@intodust_in : 5
@philAmit : 5
@cubicle_warrier : 5
@pradeepkhs : 5
@DevNakshi : 5
@ThejasMysore : 5
@dolby_mehul : 5

Congrats to:

@servantofkrsna : 4
@SamitLive : 4
@iSumitRk : 4
@numbbybirth : 4

@tandonb : 3
@dominodeck : 3
@raopm9 : 3
@amitsinha19 : 3

@nitinjoshi20 : 2
@manohar_sram : 2
@emsreenu : 2
@mist_27 : 2
@shrutidharp : 2

@bezubaan : 1
@drvijayr1 : 1
@TheArvindDhar : 1
@RRMMZZ : 1
@LifeIsChels : 1
@Prach82 : 1
@bezubaan : 1
@iCSM : 1
@SthitaprajnaD : 1
@DAmunRa : 1
@sandeepmadhukar : 1
@alkeshtunara : 1
@navneet2frn : 1
@kanhaiyajaiswal : 1
@mbhagawat : 1
@vikasbsingh : 1

See you next time. Have a great Kartika month.

Friday, November 9, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 174: 09-Nov-2012

Theme: Deepavali or Diwali

In which language is this Diwali wish? "Thanu Diwali diyan bohut boht vadhaiyan" - #DharmaQuiz 1226. Ans: Punjabi, but may be Dogri too.
Name this African Union nation where Diwali is a public holiday. #DharmaQuiz 1227. Ans: Mauritius
Name any Rakshasa or Demon, whose slaying is one prominent day among the 6 Diwali days. #DharmaQuiz 1228. Ans: Narakasura, Chaturdashi day when Krishna slayed him. But Bali also can be considered.
Identify the language of this Diwali greeting: "deepavaLi habbada ShubhashayagaLu". #DharmaQuiz 1229. Ans: Kannada.
{Final, Open till 11PM} Name any one state in India where Devi Kali's pooja is done during one of the Diwali nights. #DharmaQuiz 1230. Ans: Odisha, Asom, Poschim Bongo and Bihar.

Top Scorers of session 174:

@arunz : 5
@Shree03 : 5
@DevNakshi : 5
@abhipar7 : 5
@dolby_mehul : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@TheArvindDhar : 5
@gupta_n : 5
@cybercalci : 5
@ramas_cal : 5

Congrats to:

@philAmit : 4
@fas_gayi_garari : 4
@Keefarqpaindha : 4
@gbhat_ : 4
@ClownPrinceG : 4
@pradeepkhs : 4
@reach_alak : 4
@anandt_05 : 4
@surenc1974 : 4
@iSumitRk : 4
@sweetandu : 4

@ankushraj29 : 3
@vinodvyas220 : 3
@mayureshgaikwad : 3
@NayakPradeep : 3
@mamtan14 : 3
@AvinashCKM : 3
@cubicle_warrier : 3

@rinku3009 : 2
@Susri1210 : 2
@prasanpd : 2
@gboxam : 2

@hchaturv : 1
@pawandurani : 1
@miumesh : 1
@piyush9999 : 1
@praveenmla : 1
@Mayank29Gupta : 1
@nilavya : 1
@SuvenduHuddar : 1
@idurgesh : 1
@venkatej : 1
@pramodthap : 1
@upretivineet : 1
@sushmahari : 1
@maheshksatija : 1
@Ameysd : 1
@vikashroy : 1
@saggirex : 1
@hethal09 : 1
@ramkirangowda : 1
@tpratheesh : 1
@The_Rocktor : 1
@gcmogre : 1
@sridharkswamy : 1
@sa_kiran : 1
@psychiatrycal : 1
@shantivr : 1
@911ashish : 1
@raopm9 : 1
@SastiBaat : 1
@PankajBagla : 1
@ChandanYogendra : 1
@bharathtintin : 1

Have a colourful Deepawali everyone!

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 158: 28-Aug-2012

Theme: Onam

Onam is a mega festival in Kerala. Starts from Atham and ends on Thiruvonam. How many days are in between these two? #DharmaQuiz 1146. Ans: 8 days. But will consider 10 days as this was a trick question.
During Onam festival, Malayalee people welcome Maveli very respectfully to their homes. What is the other name of Maveli? #DharmaQuiz 1147. Ans: Bali Chakravarti.
Puranic King welcomed during Onam is welcomed in Karnataka,Maharashtra etc during a different festival. Name that festival. #DharmaQuiz 1148. Ans: Bali Padyami or Bali Pratipada, during Deepavali.
Name the avatara of Vishnu, that is linked to the generous emperor welcomed during Onam festival. #DharmaQuiz 1149. Ans: Vamana.
{Final,Open till 11PM} Onam is essentially a harvest festival with religious favour. Name any other Hindu harvest festival. #DharmaQuiz 1150. Ans: Sankranti in most of India, Pongal in TN, Bihu in Asom, Baisakhi & Lohri in Punjab.

Top Scorers:

@anandt_05 : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@TwtbyKoushik : 5
@DevNakshi : 5
@simplybhavesh : 5
@cybercalci : 5
@sharad_51 : 5
@philamit : 5
@iSaakshi : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@intodust_in : 5

Congrats to:

@surenc1974 : 4
@surnell : 4
@udgeetha : 4
@Dilipmys : 4

@Susri1210 : 3
@pvaidyaraj : 3

@krisnendu : 2
@belurgsu : 2
@shyam012 : 2
@shripathi1984 : 2
@stormylook : 2
@jaideepb : 2
@Sahyadri : 2

@bkprajwal : 1
@RiddleBoza : 1
@Sanjaypro : 1
@raopm9 : 1
@Drksenthilkumar : 1
@R_Bhartiya : 1
@rajgunda : 1
@rinku3009 : 1
@satyajitdas84 : 1
@KaileshRajdev : 1
@pvsswamy : 1
@bkprajwal : 1
@bips_98 : 1
@krimhumhrim : 1
@shylsmn : 1
@bezubaan : 1
@AmitRVSharma : 1
@SamitLive : 1
@hethal09 : 1
@GetAbhi : 1
@TheArvindDhar : 1
@GanapathyI : 1
@Geminiseventh : 1
@ShubhamBhuyat : 1
@Georgian3761 : 1
@VenuSpeak : 1
@suhas_patel : 1
@jairajp : 1
@RishiShenoy : 1

Let's hope that this session helped you gain some info into Kerala's unique festival. I too learnt some things during my research.

Friday, March 9, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 124: 9-Mar-2012

Theme: Combined.

In ancient times, there was a kingdom in India called "Kama Rupa". Name that state's current name. #DharmaQuiz 975. Ans: Asom.
From whom did Ravana steal the famed Pushpaka Vimana? #DharmaQuiz 976. Ans: Kubera, his half brother
Name the great educationalist who started the famed Banaras Hindu University? #DharmaQuiz 977. Ans: Madan Mohan Malaviya.
What's the name of the 'vana' or big garden, where Ravana had kept Sita? #DharmaQuiz 978. Ans: Ashoka Vana or Ashoka Vatika.
{Final,Open till 11PM} Ravana was a Rakshasa who fought Vishnu (Rama). Name another Rakshasa who was Vishnu's great devotee. #DharmaQuiz 979. Ans: Prahlada or Bali.(Vibheeshana considered)

Top Scorers - 24 of them this time!:

@vijirak : 5
@sheefal : 5
@mayaadvaita : 5
@kishor_narayan : 5
@gupta_n : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@rohitbhatta : 5
@balakrshnanr : 5
@hindu_tweeter : 5
@Amaresh80 : 5
@ChdryPk : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@anillucky31 : 5
@shibu_kt : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@chikchirp : 5
@DevNakshi : 5
@KPGanesh : 5
@manojdha : 5
@iSaakshi : 5
@surenc1974 : 5
@humbleguy12 : 5
@pirateadmiral : 5
@rajputrahul19 : 5

Congratulations to:

@surenc1974 : 4
@aughadnath : 4
@iSumitRk : 4
@Gaandeeva : 4
@udgeetha : 4
@clumsycoder : 4

@Rakeshpundir15 : 3
@flip2win : 3
@jagdish : 3
@sumat_patel : 3
@Divyansh9196 : 3
@bhattvihang : 3
@Dhanushm : 3
@anilkohli54 : 3

@AjitVGupta : 3
@SantaSingh : 3
@santosh2304 : 3
@man0jsharma : 3
@rinku3009 : 3
@Susri1210 : 3

@biswajeetdash : 2
@rameshnswamy : 2
@mallipoorasigai : 2
@impankajmani : 2
@udayanojha : 2
@ramjoukani : 2
@rk_kulkarni : 2
@boribunder : 2
@manikandan_s_k : 2
@nemakal : 2
@rankannan : 2
@ujjwalpareek : 2
@StrugDT : 2
@kanika_22 : 2
@ShivaTN_66 : 2
@iRushikesh : 2

@chaitanyabdesai : 1
@lshyam : 1
@satyamitra08 : 1
@parag1626 : 1
@harshvb : 1
@psudo : 1
@Rakeshpundir15 : 1
@lifeisgr8nc : 1
@FatAngryBird : 1
@shuksrpcol : 1
@SHIVANNANT : 1
@VishvambharV : 1
@kalyan_sk3011 : 1
@eugene_lobo : 1
@Ravitejadanda : 1
@ChefEmBee : 1
@dkarthik : 1
@kamal_1986 : 1
@shivaranjan : 1
@doubtinggaurav : 1
@coollibran007 : 1
@subodh1945 : 1
@subbureddy : 1
@maddyraj : 1
@smartrudra : 1
@san_dcool : 1
@UMS_III : 1

Many congratulations to a large number of participants this time. You guys motivate me to keep on searching for new themes!

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