Showing posts with label Devi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Devi. Show all posts

Friday, September 26, 2014

Theme: Shakti Peetha

DharmaQuiz Session 299: 26-Sep-2014

#DharmaQuiz 1881: Nearly 20% of Shakti Peethas for Devi are in one state of India. Which one?
Happy Navaratri. Ans: Poschim Bongo or West Bengal. 11 of 51.

#DharmaQuiz 1882: Name one Shakti Peetha for Maa Durga that is in Sri Lanka. Ans: Mainly, Indrakshi peetha at Nainativu (Manipallavam) in Sri Lanka.

#DharmaQuiz 1883: There's one famous Shakti Peetha in Pakistan, where the Goddess is called Kottari. In which province of Pakistan? Ans: Baluchistan. The place is Hinglaj.

#DharmaQuiz 1884: Devi is known as Dakshayani in this Shakti Peetha, north of India.
In which country and region today? Ans: Tibet in China. Manas sarovar place.

{Final,Open till 10.00PM} #DharmaQuiz 1885: Name one Shakti Peetha for Devi, which is also right next to a Jyotir Linga for Lord Shiva. Ans: Srisailam, AP. Also, Maa Jai Durga Shaktipeeth of Jharkhand can be found near Baba Vaidyanatha Jyotir Linga per @simuntweets

Scores for session 299:
  1. ‏@ajaypawardr : 5
  2. @Simuntweets : 5
  3. ‏@mdbiyani : 5
  1. @gboxam : 2
  2. @chetankshet : 2
  1. @dwivedikapil : 1
  2. @ShirazHassan : 1
  3. @tradetoday99 : 1
  4. ‏@VikramSanghi11 : 1
  5. @junawani : 1
  6. @pandey_ashishkp : 1
  7. @ramesh_katte : 1
  8. @mithlm10sg8 : 1
  9. @ghruni : 1
  10. @anilindia2020 : 1
  11. ‏@ajitmyth : 1
  12. @IMeAndMine : 1
  13. @ppani76 : 1
Jai Maa Durge!

Friday, October 11, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 237: 11-Oct-2013

Theme: Devi Shakti's Navaratri Forms
  1. Name one form of Shakti (Devi) which is also a famous Indian raga (musical note).   #DharmaQuiz 1566. Ans. Bhairavi or Durga.
  2. One form of Devi Shakti is also the Goddess of the Hindu holy city Kashi or Varanasi. Name that. #DharmaQuiz 1567. Ans: Annapoorna. (Looking for this exact name)
  3. This form is probably the most famous form of Devi Shakti. Planet Mangala (Mars) is associated with it. Name that rupa. #DharmaQuiz 1568. Ans: Durga.
  4. This famous form of Devi Shakti has Virabhadra as her consort. Name her. #DharmaQuiz 1569. Ans: Bhadra Kali. 
  5. This form of Devi Shakti keeps her foot over a Shri Chakra. Name her.  #DharmaQuiz 1570. Ans: Lalita (Tripurasundari or Rajarajeshwari accepted too)
For DQ 1570. {Image: Wiki}
Toppers for Session 237.
  1. @KaushikRg : 5
  2. @iSaakshi : 4
  3. ‏@smna17 : 4
  4. @shanu1991 : 4
  5. @rahulghildiyal : 4
Congrats to:
  1. @meenabg18 : 3
  2. @AvinashCKM : 3
  3. @ankushraj29 : 3
  1. @agneepankh : 2
  2. @sheefal : 2
  1. @asha_gm : 1
  2. ‏@harishinamdar : 1
  3. @rao_deepak : 1
  4. @umesh511 : 1
  5. @shankarms237 : 1
  6. @shawjipk : 1
  7. ‏@rucheesharma : 1
  8. @maathinamalla : 1
  9. @trolleswar : 1
  10. @Gyan_ : 1
  11. @pooja_LuvIndia : 1
  12. @preethamsai : 1
  13. @MayankBhambhu : 1
  14. @jananisri77 : 1
  15. @ramprakashbagri : 1
  16. @PunyaPrakop : 1
  17. @cubicle_warrier : 1
  18. @lassi_da_glass : 1
  19. @MediaRebut : 1
  20. @geffbeck  : 1
  21. @saggirex : 1
  22. @stormylook : 1
  23. @suar4sure : 1
Happy Navaratri everyone!

Friday, September 6, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 232: 6-Sep-2013

Theme: Parvati
  1. Devi Parvati is also known as Shailaja. What does the Samskrita name Shailaja mean? #DharmaQuiz 1536. Ans: Daughter of the mountains. Shaila = Mountain; Ja almost = Being Born
  2. Durga and Kali are two forms of Devi Parvati. Name any one other form. #DharmaQuiz 1537. Ans: Chandi, Annapurna and many more.
  3. Parvati's beloved son Ganesha is also known as Heramba. What does Heramba mean? #DharmaQuiz 1538. Ans: Mother's most beloved son (Ladla)
  4. Parvati is worshiped as Gauri (Gowri) in Bhadrapada month in Maharashtra and Karnataka. On which day of Shukla Paksha? #DharmaQuiz 1539. Ans: Bhadrapada Krisha Tritiya (3rd day)
  5. A 1200+ year old temple for Parvati, in the form of Mookambika. Where is it? #DharmaQuiz 1540. Ans: Kolluru, Karnataka.
Session 232 Toppers:
  1. @cubicle_warrier : 5
  2. @Bacchuji : 5
  3. @KaushikRg : 5
  4. @V_in_U : 5
  5. @man8shree : 5
  6. @GuruCharan99 : 5
  7. @Susri1210 : 5
  8. @sushmahari : 5
  9. @gboxam : 5
Congrats to:
  1. @sundeeppatkar : 4
  2. @The_5_Elements : 4
  3. @sweetandu : 4
  4. @dolby_mehul : 4
  1. @Bengalur_Huduga : 3
  2. @KantakKantak : 3
  1. @vinirish : 2
  2. @vcd_87 : 2
  3. @Mamdhata : 2
  4. @ratnakarkulkarn : 2
  5. @akshri_250 : 2
  6. @pjha16 : 2
  7. @rajan_pundir : 2
  1. @roshanonline : 1
  2. @MediacrooksXpos : 1
  3. @pramodthap : 1
  4. @PappuRobot : 1
  5. @Ranjit_Varma : 1
  6. @sanjeevirao : 1
  7. @pranjal_punit : 1
  8. @aadugowda : 1
  9. @DrSatyaSaraswat : 1
  10. @Dhaval4192 : 1
  11. @deepak_aj : 1
  12. @Svishh : 1
  13. @DAmunRa : 1
  14. @rucheesharma : 1
  15. @shamshanyogi : 1
  16. @ketan_thakkar : 1
  17. @ajitsinghtaimur : 1
  18. @avi31 : 1
  19. @mnithink : 1
  20. @tradetoday99 : 1
  21. @AmitIntruder : 1
  22. @vinaycs7 : 1
  23. @ganguli : 1
  24. @suhasn88 : 1
  25. @JeevanAzad : 1
  26. @rayapatiamruth : 1
Many thanks to all the participants. If you have suggestions for newer topics, leave a comment please.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 227: 06-Aug-2013

Theme: Tirupati - Tirumala Hills
  1. Out of the 7 hills in Tirupati, over which hill is the grand Venkateshwara or Balaji temple built? #DharmaQuiz 1511. Ans: Venkatadri.
  2. Millions of people offer hair when they visit Tirupati temple. Out of the 7 hills, which hill's goddess accepts the hair? #DharmaQuiz 1512. Ans: Neela Devi of Neeladri.
  3. 7 hills of Tirumala/Tirupati are supposed to represent one for each head of a famous being close to Vishnu. Name the being. #DharmaQuiz 1513. Ans: Shesha, Vishnu's snake. Hence the place is also known as Seshachalam.
  4. Out of 7 sacred hills of Tirumala, six are linked to Vishnu or associates. But one is linked to Shiva's vahana. Which one? #DharmaQuiz 1514. Ans: Vrishabhadri named on Vrisha or bull.
  5. {Final, Open till 10 PM} Out of 7 hills of Tirumala, one looks naturally like a bird. Name the hill. #DharmaQuiz 1515. Ans: Garudadri, named after Vishu's bird vehicle Garuda.
For DQ 1515. {Pic from seearoundglobe.blogspot}
Toppers of session 227:
  1. @Sai_swaroopa : 5
  2. @gboxam : 5
  3. @cubicle_warrier : 5   
  4. @ankushraj29 : 5
  5. @manya_rao : 5
  6. @srkvanjari : 5
  7. @KaushikRg : 5
  8. @sweetandu : 5
  9. @cgmagia : 5
Congrats to:
  1. @GirishLN : 4
  2. @Baacharaju : 4
  3. @sushmahari : 4

  1. @yparikh : 3
  1. @kmukundra : 2
  2. @kiran_en25 : 2
  3. @Sravan : 2
  4. @ishuaadi : 2
  5. @ssmalani : 2
  6. @chaitanyadj : 2
  1. @Susri1210 : 1
  2. @uchidambaram : 1
  3. @rknannuta : 1
  4. @PrashantRastog1 : 1
  5. @cheenisrini : 1
  6. @Ameysd : 1
  7. @ravlu : 1
  8. @Bengalur_Huduga : 1
  9. @TechBluePrints : 1
  10. @Keefarqpaindha : 1
  11. @Bhaarateeyudu : 1

Congrats to all those who got onto the score board. Tirumala temple is the world's most visited Hindu temple (or probably the most visited among all religious places, throughout the year).

Friday, May 10, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 213: 10-May-2013

Theme: Hindu Scriptures
  1. Ramayana is a:- a) Purana. b) Itihasa c) Sutra. #DharmaQuiz 1431. Ans: b) Itihasa.
  2. Shvetashvatara is a:- d) Chandas e) Brahmana. f) Upanishad. #DharmaQuiz 1432. Ans: f) Upanishad.
  3. Name any one Maha Purana that is also the name of a famous Rishi. #DharmaQuiz 1433. Ans: Markandeya, Narada or Skanda.
  4. Samhita is a division of:- g) Vedas. h) Puranas. i) Vedangas.  #DharmaQuiz 1434. Ans: g) Vedas
  5. Hindu temples are built following Agama Shastra.Which type of Agama is usually linked to Tantras? #DharmaQuiz 1435. Ans: Shakta Agama. (Shakti or Devi)
Top scorers for session 213:

  1. @Bacchuji : 5
  2. @prawinsays : 5
  3. @Sharnarthee : 5
  4. @stormylook : 5
  5. @dolby_mehul : 5
  6. @manya_rao : 5
  7. @Mamdhata : 5
  8. @LoveAkkiKat4Eva : 5
  9. @Parixyt : 5
  10. @sundeeppatkar : 5
  11. @cubicle_warrier : 5
  12. @CJ_Shekhar : 5
  13. @Gurush_ : 5
  14. @ComedyDivine : 5
  15. @DrShobha : 5
  16. @ramas_cal : 5
  17. @MV_BN : 5
  18. @GayathriSrinath : 5
  19. @bhaviknz : 5
  20. @surenc1974 : 5
  21. @philAmit : 5
  22. @man8shree : 5
  23. @sweetandu : 5
  24. @Santhosht_ : 5

Congrats to:

  1. @Blstrngbrnacles : 4
  2. @GuruCharan99 : 4
  3. @anandt_05 : 4
  1. @mamtan14 : 3
  2. @Simuntweets : 3
  3. @siddarthpaim : 3
  4. @Manushpareek1 : 3
  5. @ProudBharatiya1 : 3
  6. @sengar_nagendra : 3
  1. @drarora_gaurav : 2
  2. @jitvg : 2
  3. @bagshish : 2
  4. @venshu : 2
  5. @kartheeque : 2
  1. @namburi_ram : 1
  2. @Smarty_in : 1
  3. @drsharathhd : 1
  4. @ashishgaba : 1
  5. @sharmabrr : 1
  6. @TheArvindDhar : 1
  7. @venkataa : 1
  8. @anuraagdamle : 1
  9. @Sh07509514 : 1
  10. @seshasivasailam : 1
  11. @SamitLive : 1
  12. @ssmalani : 1
  13. @bajajsanjay : 1
  14. @sanjay1502 : 1
  15. @sanaatankumar : 1
  16. @kirankonnects : 1
  17. @ksmsundaram1975 : 1
  18. @s_hindurashtra : 1
  19. @kaushkrahul : 1
  20. @balmaa : 1
  21. @sriram20 : 1

See you next week with a brand new topic about Hindu culture.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 192: 29-Jan-2013

Theme: Animals and Birds associated with Hindu Bhagawans and Bhagawatis.
  1. Name the Hindu Bhagawan (God), who rides a vehicle that is symbolic of higher male sexual energy. #DharmaQuiz 1321. Ans: Shiva. His vehicle Nandi or Bull is symbolic of higher male sexual energy.
  2. Name the Bhagawan who adores a peacock feather over his head, for ornamental purpose. #DharmaQuiz 1322. Ans: Shri Krishna.
  3. Name a Hindu Devi, who has been worshiped as 'Mayura Vahini" or the Goddess who rides a peacock as vehicle. #DharmaQuiz 1323. Ans: Saraswati.She is also a Hamsa Vahini or rider of swans.
  4. Name all these three Bhagawans: a) He has Naga (serpent) around neck. b) Has around stomach. c) Sits over it.  #DharmaQuiz 1324. Ans: 1) Shiva 2) Ganesha 3) Vishnu.
  5. People mostly fear this deity or Deva, whose vehicle is a crow. Who is he? #DharmaQuiz 1325. Ans: Shani Deva.
Top Scorers for Session 192:
  1. @smna17 : 5
  2. @cubicle_warrier : 5
  3. @shawjipk : 5
  4. @ashutoshkulkar1 : 5
  5. @man8shree : 5
  6. @S_Mandalia : 5
  7. @ravighiyar : 5
  8. @rahulghildiyal : 5
  9. @indianomad : 5
  10. @sweetandu : 5
  11. @anandt_05 : 5
  12. @gupta_n : 5
  13. @rk_kulkarni : 5
Congrats to:
  1. @mrsnrao : 4
  2. @Tasmayi : 4
  3. @manohar_sram : 4
  4. @sharathinindia : 4
  5. @iDevNakshi : 4
  6. @Dhanushm : 4
  7. @Sahyadri : 4

  1. @kiran_en25 : 3
  2. @vigneshshanbhag : 3
  3. @ankushraj29 : 3
  4. @biswajeetdash : 3
  5. @iParamanand : 3
  1. @Ameysd : 2
  2. @geophyraj : 2
  3. @RameshRameshwar : 2
  4. @numbbybirth : 2
  1. @pcrajendra : 1
  2. @vasenvy : 1
  3. @mayureshgaikwad : 1
  4. @JagannathAjnabi : 1
  5. @rmdrao : 1
  6. @seshasivasailam : 1
  7. @ahmednkhan : 1
  8. @cgmagia : 1
  9. @achandwar : 1
  10. @hrnaidu : 1
  11. @vinsisthebest : 1
  12. @seeniram : 1
  13. @dattakg : 1
  14. @killol81 : 1
  15. @mbhagawat : 1
  16. @Kiran_speaks : 1
  17. @harikiranroyal : 1
  18. @pnthacker : 1
  19. @ranganathabhatt : 1
  20. @raviswams : 1
  21. @BeSharmaji : 1
  22. @suar4sure : 1
  23. @hindu_r : 1
  24. @TheWiredGoon : 1
  25. @CJ_Shekhar : 1
  26. @vsumanthkumar : 1
  27. @GypsyFeet_ : 1
  28. @Neo_Hindu : 1
  29. @pvsswamy : 1
  30. @vikasF22 : 1
  31. @ronakdesai88 : 1
  32. @wavehit : 1
Many congrats to all the participants. Thanks to those who tried, but could not get to the score board this time. Better luck next time!


Friday, December 7, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 181: 7-Dec-2012

Theme: Sri Lanka and Hindu Dharma
  1. Majority of the Hindus in Sri Lanka follow which branch? a) Shaiva Siddhanta. b) Vaishnava Siddhanta. c) Shakta Siddhanta. #DharmaQuiz 1261. Ans: a) Shaiva Siddhanta
  2. Bhagavata Purana describes how Sri Lanka was formed from Mount Meru's apex. Who persuaded Vayu to form Sri Lanka?  #DharmaQuiz 1262. Ans: Narada.
  3. Bharata or India was historically described as "aasetu himachala paryantham". What does it mean? #DharmaQuiz 1263. Ans: From the Rama setu connecting Sri Lanka to India, till Himalaya mountains, the land is called Bharata or India.
  4. Adi Shankara composed "Ashta Dasha Shakti Peetha Stotram". What's the name of Devi in the only Maha Shakti Peetha in Lanka? #DharmaQuiz 1264. Ans: Shankari at Trincomalee (Sri Lanka)
  5. Apart from Ravana, name any one other king of Lanka, mentioned in Ramayana. #DharmaQuiz 1265. Ans: Vibhishana (Ravana's younger brother), Kubera (Ravana's step brother), Sumali (grandfather of Ravana).
Top Scorers of session 181:
  1. @sharad_51 : 5
  2. @Ethirajans : 5
  3. @guruswamy_c : 5
  4. @pvaidyaraj : 5
Congrats to:

  1. @iDevNakshi : 4
  2. @ThejasMysore : 4
  3. @man8shree : 4
  4. @iSumitRk : 4
  5. @hchaturv : 4
  6. @philAmit : 4
  7. @sweetandu : 4
And
  1. @KPGanesh : 3
  2. @Manjunaath : 3
  3. @kbharada : 3
  4. @iRohitBhat : 3
  5. @cubicle_warrier : 3
  6. @abhipar7 : 3
And

  1. @TheArvindDhar : 2
  2. @Kaushikbaruah6 : 2
  3. @voxindica : 2
  4. @VijayShenli : 2
  5. @pramodgurav : 2
  6. @bkprajwal : 2
  7. @sharathinindia : 2
  8. @pp_chn : 2
And..
  1. @dheepakg : 1
  2. @Sreevathsaa : 1
  3. @Marut_ : 1
  4. @saggirex : 1
  5. @vikramuk : 1
  6. @krishna208 : 1
  7. @ChandaDebabrata : 1
  8. @somanathg : 1
  9. @lifeisgr8nc : 1
  10. @shyamsunderv : 1
  11. @ramjoukani : 1
  12. @FEEL4INDIA : 1
  13. @Hindustani12 : 1
  14. @dhruva91 : 1
  15. @indianomad : 1
  16. @Tasmayi : 1
  17. @icountu : 1
Keep up the participation. We all can learn together more about Dharma.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 171: 23-Oct-2012

Theme: Nava Durgas or Nine forms of Devi Durga
  1. Among the Nava Durgas (9 Durgas) worshiped during Navaratri, which form of Devi derives its name from her son? #DharmaQuiz 1211. Ans: Skanda Mata (Mother of Subrahmanya or Skanda)
  2. Which of the 9 forms of Goddess Durga worshiped during Navaratri denotes her as being extremely fair complexioned?  #DharmaQuiz 1212. Ans: Maha Gauri (Gaura colour in Sanskrit means spotless white)
  3. Which of the 9 forms of Devi Durga worshiped during Navaratri denotes her as very dark in colour, ready to fight demons?  #DharmaQuiz 1213. Ans: Kala Raatri, fighting rakshasas Shumbha and Nishumbha.
  4. Goddess Durga wears a half moon, or crescent on her forehead during the 3rd day of Navaratri. What is she called that day?  #DharmaQuiz 1214. Ans: Chandra Ghanta. 
  5. Shiva worshiped Durga on 9th day of Navaratri and got powers. Which Nava Durga form he worshiped? #DharmaQuiz 1215. Ans: Siddhi Dhaatri (The one who bestows powers or siddhis).
Read more here:

Nava Durgas: http://hinduism.about.com/od/godsgoddesses/ss/navadurga_2.htm

Sequence of how Nava Durgas were formed: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navadurga#NavaDurga_Life_Phases

Top Scorers of session 171:
  1. @nanditathhakur : 5
  2. @AshutoshNSingh : 5
  3. @Amaresh80 : 5
  4. @sharathinindia : 5
  5. @sweetandu : 5
  6. @dolby_mehul : 5
  7. @abhipar7 : 5
  8. @man8shree : 5
  9. @suryakantpandey : 5
  10. @sharad_51 : 5
  11. @intodust_in : 5
  12. @DevNakshi : 5
  13. @rahulghildiyal : 5
Many congrats to:

@udgeetha : 4
@smna17 : 4

@ankushraj29 : 3
@harishkaushik15 : 3
@forevernivesh : 3

@keewwllguy : 2
@ochrerocker : 2

@Ajaymishra412 : 1
@iNeelSoni : 1
@lodyaashi : 1
@archie229 : 1
@meelogsin : 1
@Prach82 : 1
@dppoddar : 1
@IamSrivatsanV : 1

May Goddess Durga bless everyone! Peace.

Friday, March 2, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 122: 28-Feb-2012

Theme: Colours and Image from Indian Flag
  1. One of Sugriva's army chief can be "found" in the modern India's flag. Name him. #DharmaQuiz 964. Ans: Kesari, father of Hanuman. More here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kesari_%28Ramayana%29
  2. A Hindu Goddess is depicted as wearing a spotless white saree, holding a musical instrument in one of her 4 hands. Name her. #DharmaQuiz 965. Ans: Saraswati.
  3. On the 7th day of Navaratri festival, Devi's image/idol is decorated in a saree of a colour found in Indian flag. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 966. Ans: Green. More here: http://www.agamaacademy.org/flashnews/Navarathri.pdf
  4. What exactly is Sudarshan, linked to Lord Krishna (Vishnu)? Similar thing is found in today's Indian flag too. #DharmaQuiz 967. Ans: Chakra or Wheel. 
  5. A Hindu Lord's neck is of a similar colour as the spokes at the center of Indian flag. Name the GOD. #DharmaQuiz 968. Ans: Lord Shiva or Neela (blue) Kantha (neck).

These were the the top scorers during this quiz session:
Great job all 15!
  1. @venshu : 5
  2. @iSaakshi : 5
  3. @garrypunj : 5
  4. @KPGanesh : 5
  5. @iSumitRk : 5
  6. @kishor_narayan : 5
  7. @TheArvindDhar : 5
  8. @philAmit : 5
  9. @mamtan14 : 5
  10. @ChefEmBee : 5
  11. @surenc1974 : 5
  12. @rahulghildiyal : 5
  13. @arunz : 5
  14. @nvignesh93 : 5
  15. @balakrshnanr : 5
And many congratulations to all these who did well!
  • @rainaamit : 4
  • @sharad_51 : 4
  • @manohar_sram : 4
  • @OyeImran : 4
  • @Right2bRight : 4
  • @stormylook : 4
  • @hindu_tweeter : 4
  • @AjitVGupta : 4
  • @clumsycoder: 4
  • @sheefal : 4
  • @bhattvihang : 4
  • @neerajstpl : 4
  • @man0jsharma : 3
  • @manojkagarwal : 3
  • @biswajeetdash : 3
  • @mayureshgaikwad : 3
  • @Jaadoo_jupiter : 3
  • @mallipoorasigai : 3
  • @Stupidintellect : 2
  • @rishibingewar : 2
  • @virendersj : 2
  • @retinaboss : 2
  • @_mithya : 2
  • @talismaan : 2
  • @hchaturv : 2
  • @luckyfresh : 2
  • @VishvambharV : 2
  • @ramjoukani : 2
  • @Manjunaath : 2
  • @ManmeetS31 : 2
  • @hm_eVOTS : 2
  • @ASHISHRAJE1 : 2
  • @AmiSri : 1
  • @BeeerBal : 1
  • @puneetdwd : 1
  • @Shreyash_ : 1
  • @Naagesh_tweets : 1
  • @kamal_1986 : 1
  • @soul_longings : 1
  • @im_adi : 1
  • @BeingHindu : 1
  • @Flyfiddlesticks : 1
  • @nilavya : 1
  • @malthnks : 1
  • @IAmTathagat : 1
  • @rankannan : 1
  • @ramavenu : 1
  • @_ankitG : 1
  • @rinku3009 : 1
  • @surnell : 1
  • @mbhagawat : 1
  • @sachingowda : 1
  • @sumat_patel : 1
  • @ShivaTN_66 : 1
  • @jothishnair1010 : 1
  • @kk_ahm : 1
  • @vaidhiy4v : 1
  • @atulbadani : 1
  • @Mimaniya : 1
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Friday, February 24, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 120: 21-Feb-2012

Theme: Meaning of key mantra words.
  1. You hear in all Gayatri mantras, the Sanskrit word "Prachodayaat". What does it mean? #DharmaQuiz 954. Ans: Guide (or Show the path, Enlighten us, stir/arouse/sharpen the intellect, May Inspire us)
  2. In important Devi prayers like "Sarva mangala mangalye", the Sanskrit word "sharaNye" is used. What does it mean? #DharmaQuiz 955. Ans: Protector (of those who surrender) or Provide refuge (to those who seek refuge)
  3. There's a single alphabet in Sanskrit which is heavily used in prayers. It means wealth or good fortune. Which alphabet? #DharmaQuiz 956. Ans: Shri 
  4. Fill in the blank with a name of a very popular Hindu God: "Sham Karoti iti ______". (Sham = Good, Karoti = does) #DharmaQuiz 957. Ans: Shankara (name of Lord Shiva, the doer of good to his devotees)
  5. Before calling for peace 3 times, Hindu prayers use a very famous syllable before them. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 958. Ans: Aum or Om.
Top Scorers:
  • @hindu_tweeter : 5
  • @sharathinindia : 5
  • @Veedeeda : 5
  • @rahulghildiyal : 5
  • @neerajstpl : 5
  • @Right2bRight : 5
  • @nvignesh93 : 5
  • @DevNakshi : 5
  • @mamtan14 : 5
  • @AjitVGupta : 5
  • @iSumitRk : 5
  • @SandipPawar : 5
Congrats to:
  • @surenc1974 : 4
  • @udgeetha : 4
  • @philAmit : 4
  • @pkagrawala : 4
  • @iSaakshi : 4
  • @vikasF22 : 4
  • @gchellappan : 3
  • @kalyan_sk3011 : 3
  • @ChdryPk : 3
  • @DaringDeepa : 3
  • @vinodvyas220 : 3
  • @mayureshgaikwad : 2
  • @jagdish : 2
  • @jemin_p : 2
  • @gkamitabh : 2
  • @mallipoorasigai : 2
  • @SantaSingh : 2
  • @Marut_ : 2
  • @AGGBHIMSAIN : 1
  • @aaindian : 1
  • @BasantiMomified : 1
  • @indori_vj : 1
  • @andhroindian : 1
  • @cgmagia : 1
  • @srikrishnaus : 1
  • @psudo : 1
  • @pooja_LuvIndia : 1
  • @srikrishnaus : 1
  • @kishor_narayan : 1
  • @anilkvdc : 1
  • @RudraHindu : 1
  • @ranganaathan : 1
  • @kapil_dev : 1
  • @balakrshnanr : 1
  • @noprbs : 1
  • @dppoddar : 1
  • @voxindica : 1
  • @mjrajput : 1
  • @Satya046 : 1
  • @kamal_1986 : 1
  • @FatAngryBird : 1
  • @atulbadani : 1
Many congrats to all those who top scored, and also those who answered very well above. This was a tougher quiz version.

See you soon.