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Friday, November 18, 2016

Ancient and Medieval Indian Coins

#DharmaQuiz Session 369: 18-Nov-2016

#DharmaQuiz 2236: This was a gold coin from 14th century south India. King in the pose of Hanuman. Which empire? Ans: Vijayanagara Empire, Bukka Raya I, Gold pagoda, 1344-1377.

DQ 2236. Pic from coinindia.com

Fastest three answers: @viveksurat, Telugutalli and @Aks9009Pa

#DharmaQuiz 2237: This is a golden coin from 800+ years ago in North India. A foreign invader continued the Goddess Lakshmi coins. Who? Ans: The coin is an issue of Muhammad bin Sam, more generally known as Muhammad of Ghor.

DQ 2237. Pic from coinindia.com

Fastest three answers: @viveksurat, ‏@simuntweets and @VedantIndia

#DharmaQuiz 2238: These are 1500 year old coins from a mighty empire that ruled most of Indian subcontinent then. Which dynasty?
Ans: Gupta dynasty.

DQ 2238. Pic from coin-competition.eu

Fastest three answers: @Telugutalli @viveksurat and @vermaaakash10

#DharmaQuiz 2239: Silver coin having "Jagadamba Prasanna" was minted to commemorate coronation of a great Indian King of 17th century. Who?
Ans: Chhatrapati Shivaji.

DQ 2239. Pic from www.thehindu.com

Fastest three answers: @ShefVaidya, @rohit24r and ‏@viveksurat.

#DharmaQuiz 2240: Hanuman image one paisa coin from central India. 1888 CE (1945 VS). Name that princely state of British India.
Ans: Ratlam

DQ 2240. Pic from blogspot.com

Fastest three answers: @viveksurat, @simuntweets and @ImpatientMonk

Have a good weekend!

Friday, November 27, 2015

Hanuman

#DharmaQuiz Session 349: 27-Nov-2015

#DharmaQuiz 2131: Hanuman took Surya as his teacher. As guru dakshina, Surya asked Hanuman to help his son. Who was that son? Ans: Sugriva.

#DharmaQuiz 2132: During Ramayana times, the mighty Hanuman lived near Pampa lake. In which of today's Indian state is that region located? Ans: Karnataka.

#DharmaQuiz 2133: Anjaneya brings Dronagiri hill to search for Sanjivani to save Lakshmana.
In which Indian state today is Dronagiri in? Ans: Uttarakhand.

#DharmaQuiz 2134: In Mahabharata, which brave warrior's ratha / chariot had the Hanuman flag? Ans: Arjuna.

#DharmaQuiz 2135: Anjana's son Hanuman (Anjaneya or Bajrangbali), is an avatar of which mighty Bhagawan? Ans: Shiva.

Scores for session 349:

@tweeteringuise : 5
‏@iSaakshi : 5
@man8shree : 5
@Appu_Chikku : 5
@IndiafirstVM : 5
@jasshu7 : 5
@AadyaRao10 : 5
@anamika_99 : 5

@mamtan14 : 4
@SamitLive : 4
@mrsnrao : 4
@pandeyanant99 : 4

@Susri1210 : 3
@BluruLad : 3
@Swatiisme : 3
@manasdoon : 3
@AparnaAbhimanyu : 3

@tradetoday99 : 2
@neel_jai : 2
‏@raghur : 2
@ksharma2485 : 2
@ANILKUMARAN5 : 2
@VaibhavTweeeter : 2
@ChintanKahar : 2
@vamshitweet : 2
@vmguruprasath : 2

@manojdha : 1
@meenagor412 : 1
@vadirajayachit : 1
@alsorun : 1
@keshavaram : 1
@aatma_deep : 1
@nnsinha54 : 1
@pradeepbadaneha : 1
@ganeshmahnar : 1
@lodyaashi : 1
‏@POTTUKADALAI : 1
@agNishchay : 1
‏@shenoyorker : 1
‏@anujkapoor83 : 1
@harishkrcr : 1
@BMNikitha : 1
@rkvk2001 : 1
@vinayrkr : 1
@suryatej_borra : 1
@Panchjanyaa : 1
@jgdanjesh : 1
@sufferuddin : 1
@bhanubms : 1
@Sridhar_Salem : 1
@bezubaan : 1
@shivaparv : 1
@rspack_hosur : 1
@Rahulasm_ : 1
@chaitanyaMVS : 1
@NSSollapur : 1
@subodhdgame : 1
@PriyaLakar : 1
‏@arunrush : 1
@apar_rajesh : 1
‏@envee38 : 1
@shivprasath : 1

Praying to Bajrangbali to bless us all!

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Nava Bhakti or Nine Bhakti methods

#DharmaQuiz Session 321: 3-Mar-2015

#DharmaQuiz 1991: Among the #NavaBhakti in Hindu culture, which one is about singing in praise of Bhagawan or Bhagawati? Ans: Keertana.

#DharmaQuiz 1992: 1 of the #NavaBhakti tradition is about Sakhya with Bhagawan. Give one example of a devotee who was a friend of Bhagawan? Ans: Sudhama or Arjuna with Krishna, Hanuman with Rama.

#DharmaQuiz 1993: Among the #NavaBhakti tradition of Hinduism, what does "Atma Nivedanam" mean? Ans: Surrendering completely to Bhagawan and doing everything just to please Bhagawan.

#DharmaQuiz 1994: Among #NavaBhakti when we talk of Pada Sevana, or surrender to the lotus feet of Deva, those image comes to mind first? Ans: Hanuman.

{Final,Open till 10.00PM} #DharmaQuiz 1995: Is the #NavaBhakti tradition in India, primarily a Vaishnava tradition or Shaiva tradition? Ans: Vaishnava.

Scores for session 321:

@anamika_99 : 5
@Telugutalli : 5

‏@ramas_cal : 4

‏@db_is_db : 3
@stormylook : 3

‏@sheetalj29 : 2
@gauranga10 : 2
@gorishankaryad1 : 2

@Shashwatee : 1
@singh81arun : 1
@classyoga : 1
‏@ashimasingh99 : 1
@vjchats : 1
@shrishailbhat : 1
@rnagendrahegde : 1
‏@DrShobha : 1
@ChachaSecular : 1
@Aamchigele : 1
@ShivasBabu : 1

Next session would see the 2000th DQ question. Be there on Friday :)

Friday, July 18, 2014

Hinduism in Myanmar (Burma)

DharmaQuiz Session 288: 18-July-2014

#DharmaQuiz 1826: Where is this ancient temple within Myanmar (Burma), which has eight Brahma's on outside walls? Ans: Nanpaya temple, Bagan.

DQ 1826. Pic: asiaexplorers.com

#DharmaQuiz 1827: Myanmar used a Sanskrit word for the "head of the state" title. Even Japanese endorsed it in 1940s.
What's the title? Ans: Adhipati (Adipati)

#DharmaQuiz 1828: A scene from drama enacting what is termed as Myanmar's national epic.
What's the name of epic? : Ans: Yama Zatdaw or Yamayana, an adaptation of Ramayana. Rama is termed Yama here. Sita is Thida. Lakshmana is Lakhana and Hanuman is Hanuman.

DQ 1828: Pic: Wiki

#DharmaQuiz 1829: Myanmar has a Goddess named "Thuyathadi", an adaptation of a famous Hindu Goddess/ Devi. Who? Ans: Saraswati.

DQ 1829: Pic: blogspot

#DharmaQuiz 1830: There's a 1000 year old Vishnu temple in Myanmar/Burma. Where? Ans: Bagan. Nathlaung Kyaung temple with 10 avataras of Vishnu all around.

DQ 1830: Pic: travelmyanmar.net

Scores for session 288:

@KaushikRg : 5

@lodyaashi : 3
@conphucius : 2
@anandakonar : 2

@Lata_MV : 1
@rajeshrajput1 : 1
‏@sambapatnaik : 1
@durgaramdas : 1
@Gooli_here : 1
@SunilTapashetti : 1
‏@SrDPO : 1

Nice seeing some attempts for a tough session on Myanmar. Thanks.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

DharmaQuiz Session 280: 10-Jun-2014

Theme: Ancient rock carved murtis in India

#DharmaQuiz 1786: These magnificent ancient rock carving of Shiva is in which North Eastern state of India? Ans: Tripura. Kailashahar in North Tripura district is famous for the Unakoti Shiva pilgrimage.

DQ 1786: Pic: indiaonline.in

#DharmaQuiz 1787: This large Shiva Linga, a monolith always surrounded by water, is in which south Indian state? Ans: Karnataka. It's in Hampi. Badavilinga (near to Lakshmi-Narsimha statue) is a monolith, carved out of one rock. The sanctum chamber that houses it is a large stone, brick and mortar structure.

DQ 1787: Pic: Blogspot

#DharmaQuiz 1788: At Siyamangalam, TN, a temple on top of a rock. Only brave climb dangerous steps. For which Deva? Ans: Murugan or Subrahmanya or Kartikeya.

DQ 1788. Pic: gkamesh.wordpress

DQ 1789. Pic: pkothavade.blogspot

#DharmaQuiz 1789: This Hanuman carving by lake is near a famous fort at 3500 feet in Western India. In which state? Ans: Maharashtra. Vilaspur area. Bhaje fort and caves.

DQ 1790. Pic: trekearth

{Final,Open till 10.30 PM} #DharmaQuiz 1790: This ancient rock carving of Maitreya is in which North Indian state? Ans: Jammu and Kashmir. Karchay Khar village, Suru valley, Kargil district.

Scores in session 280:

‏@PrashanthSai369 : 4
‏@man8shree : 4
‏@pramod_klr : 4
@Tasmayi : 4

@RakiTweets : 3

@shivprasath : 2
‏@muktivardhan : 2
@durgaramdas : 2

‏@raamss : 1
@SonofUdupi : 1
‏@Yaba_dabadoo : 1
@ChampakRoy : 1
@Ravindra_Maiya : 1
@SadanandaAithal : 1
@balaji210671 : 1
@arunpatil36 : 1
‏@rajeev_n : 1
@KRMuraleedharan : 1
@anamika_99 : 1
@sridhar17 : 1
@comfykaju : 1
@vvkashyap : 1
@RameshAllenki : 1
@dilipdehariya : 1

Feel free to leave future sessions' topic suggestion.

Friday, April 11, 2014

DharmaQuiz Session 267: 11-Apr-2014

Theme: Ramayana's Kandas

#DharmaQuiz 1721: In Ramayana, which Kanda has the details of Shri Rama meeting Bharadwaja and Valmiki both? Ans: Ayodhya Kanda.

#DharmaQuiz 1722: Which Kanda of Ramayana has details of Hanuman bringing Sanjeevani herbal medicine to save Lakshmana? Ans: Yuddha Kanda.

#DharmaQuiz 1723: In which Kanda of Ramayana, does the mention of Rakshasi Tataka's death come in? Ans: Bala Kanda.

#DharmaQuiz 1724: In Ramayana's which Kanda is Sugriva's coronation as a king is done by Shri Rama? Ans: Kishkinda Kanda.

{Final, Open till 10PM} #DharmaQuiz 1725: Which Kanda of Ramayana has the details of the adventures of Sita's sons, Lava and Kusha? Ans: Uttara Kanda.

Answers to session 267:

@GayathriSrinath : 5

@NilimaNilimas : 4
‏@sweetandu : 4
@meenabg : 4

@SwathiRagha : 3

‏@mjrajput : 2
‏@ddeb30 : 2

@kmukundra : 1
@D_Shadz : 1
‏@mrsnrao : 1
@ganeshchillara : 1
@ChampakRoy : 1
‏@octotus : 1
@HDL_TN : 1
@tmmenon : 1
@sudhica84 : 1
@Punit_shandilya : 1
@kksubbu2003 : 1
@drsriramvdongre : 1
@poetrification : 1
@vigneshenoyk : 1

Jai Shri Ram!

Friday, August 16, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 228: 09-Aug-2013

Theme: Vishwa Roopa Darshana

In which chapter of Bhagavad Gita Shri Krishna's Vishwa Roopa Darshana is described in detail? #DharmaQuiz 1516. Ans: Chapter 11
Did Sanjaya witness the glorious Vishwa Roopa Darshana of Lord Krishna, in Mahabharata? Yes/No. #DharmaQuiz 1517. Ans: Yes - he had divya drishti.
When dying on the bed of arrows, Bhishma pitamah was shown the Vishwa roopa darshan by Krishna. True or False? #DharmaQuiz 1518. Ans: True.
Among the various heads shown in Vishwa Roopa Darshana, there's a fire breathing Agni. True or False? #DharmaQuiz 1519. Ans: True.
Identify one head from Vishwa Roopa Darshana here, that's from Ramayana. #DharmaQuiz 1520. Ans: Hanuman.

For Question 1520

Scores for session 228 not computed on time. Apologies.

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, March 2, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 122: 28-Feb-2012

Theme: Colours and Image from Indian Flag

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
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.
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
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.
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!

@venshu : 5
@iSaakshi : 5
@garrypunj : 5
@KPGanesh : 5
@iSumitRk : 5
@kishor_narayan : 5
@TheArvindDhar : 5
@philAmit : 5
@mamtan14 : 5
@ChefEmBee : 5
@surenc1974 : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@arunz : 5
@nvignesh93 : 5
@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

The next session starts in a few minutes... Watch out.