Theme: Mangala Sutra
#DharmaQuiz 1611: Name at least one language in which Mangala Sutra that women wear is called "Thaali". Ans: Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu or Tamil.
#DharmaQuiz 1612: The significance of the mangala sutra was first given in the book Soundarya Lahari, 1200 years ago. Who was the author? Ans: Adi Shankara.
#DharmaQuiz 1613: In South India, some Christian weddings also hv Mangala Sutra tying (called Minnu). In which state? Ans: Mainly Kerala (Syrian Christians), but also parts of coastal Karnataka.
#DharmaQuiz 1614: Can you identify in which state this design of Mangala sutra is predominantly used in wedding? Ans: Maharashtra. But also in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
#DharmaQuiz 1615: While tying mangala sutra, "Mangalyam tantunanena..." chanted. What does "sharadah shatam" mean? Ans: Hundred Years by meaning one hundred Sharad Ritus (pre-winter season). It's a prayer from the groom to the bride, wishing her 100 years of happy life!
Toppers of session 245:
Congrats to all of you:
Take care. See you on Friday.
#DharmaQuiz 1611: Name at least one language in which Mangala Sutra that women wear is called "Thaali". Ans: Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu or Tamil.
#DharmaQuiz 1612: The significance of the mangala sutra was first given in the book Soundarya Lahari, 1200 years ago. Who was the author? Ans: Adi Shankara.
#DharmaQuiz 1613: In South India, some Christian weddings also hv Mangala Sutra tying (called Minnu). In which state? Ans: Mainly Kerala (Syrian Christians), but also parts of coastal Karnataka.
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| DQ 1613: From coal-and-ice.blogspot.com |
#DharmaQuiz 1614: Can you identify in which state this design of Mangala sutra is predominantly used in wedding? Ans: Maharashtra. But also in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
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| For DQ 1614. {From wamanharipethesons} |
Toppers of session 245:
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- @kincentric : 5
- @karuvaki : 5
- @kanchivsk : 5
- @Telugutalli : 5
- @sharathinindia : 5
- @man8shree : 5
- @KaushikRg : 5
- @khaishk : 5
- @GuruCharan99 : 5
- @sudhee26 : 5
- @GirishSiddapura : 5
- @shawjipk : 5
- @cubicle_warrier : 5
Congrats to all of you:
- @kirankonnects : 4
- @Mamdhata : 4
- @Callme_VJ : 3
- @brahmavith : 3
- @VinayCKBP : 3
- @mamtan14 : 3
- @yarish_tweet : 3
- @Lawan22 : 2
- @tuckervenu : 2
- @IamSrivatsanV : 2
- @rcknrollrefugee : 2
- @jananisri77 : 2
- @a_gopinathan : 2
- @vsubbu48 : 2
- @ganeshchillara : 2
- @Right_Indian : 1
- @ThoughtHive : 1
- @DrPannagDesai : 1
- @mrsnrao : 1
- @Kesar_ : 1
- @niyraj : 1
- @rravi55 : 1
- @roshanmadhav4 : 1
- @LalooKant : 1
- @avinashpotnuru : 1
- @ASHISHTWITTED : 1
- @geffbeck : 1
- @AbhijitBurse : 1
- @aapolitical : 1
- @Shinchan_RCB : 1
- @Deshabhakta : 1
- @KuttyPG : 1
- @thamizhaaaaa : 1
- @deshrajeev : 1
- @kartikanandan : 1
- @rkghadai : 1
- @vinay_kpatil : 1
- @07_Joju : 1
- @joshi_shreyas : 1
- @vipin_madathil : 1
- @aumakhil : 1
- @BLRveera : 1
- @Simuntweets : 1
- @NaMoin543 : 1
- @DemocraticApple : 1
- @sridharkswamy : 1
- @mpadmasri : 1
- @iplay2winn : 1
- @Tripti_Uvaach : 1
- @me4fun21 : 1
- @pramoo : 1
- @Sravan : 1
- @vizagobelix : 1
- @siddappa19 : 1
- @initinkumar : 1
- @rajeshrajput1 : 1
- @TheArvindDhar : 1
- @cnu6820 : 1
- @imRaghu4mKoppal : 1
- @SharathVS : 1
- @prasad1654 : 1
- @k_rajah : 1
Take care. See you on Friday.
