DharmaQuiz: Shravana

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

DharmaQuiz Session 262: 18-Mar-2014

Theme: Sanskrit / Samskritam in today's age.

#DharmaQuiz 1696: Name the world's first Samskritam / Sanskrit movie. Ans: Adi Shankaracharya, by GV Iyer.

#DharmaQuiz 1697: Name one organization that has dedicated itself for the spread of Sanskrit language. Ans: Samskrita Bharati or Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan.

#DharmaQuiz 1698: Name one Sanskrit monthly magazine of the world. Ans: Sambhashana Sandeshah or Tatvaloka.

#DharmaQuiz 1699: Name one Sanskrit college that is named after a King of India. Ans: Sri Jayachamarajendra Sanskrit College or Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University (KSDSU), Vikram University, Ujjain Shri Ranbir Research Institute

{Final, Open till 10PM} #DharmaQuiz 1700: The World Sanskrit day (Vishwa Samskritam Divasah) occurs on a Purnima. Of Which Hindu calendar month? Ans: Shravana

Answers for session 262:

@sumanthbharatha : 5
@iSaakshi : 5
@man8shree : 5

@GirishSiddapura : 4
@gboxam : 4
@ajaypawardr : 4

@Telugutalli : 3

@inattukaka : 1
@dineshjk : 1
‏@sachinsvk : 1
@NilimaNilimas : 1
@vasant3d : 1
@mithlm10sg8 : 1
@Naive_rookie : 1

Keep loving Sanskrit :)

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 230: 27-Aug-2013

Theme: Bhagawan Shri Krishna.

On whose side did Krishna's brother Balarama fight the Kurukshetra war in Mahabharata? #DharmaQuiz 1526. Ans: He sided with the Kauravas, but went away for yatra during the war to avoid taking any side.
How many horses were there for Ajuna's ratha during Kurukshetra war, for which Shri Krishna was the charioteer? #DharmaQuiz 1527. Ans: 4 horses. Names provided in Bhagavatam - Saibya, Sugriva, Meghapushpa and Balahaka.
The chariot that Krishna maneuvered during Mahabharata was was gifted to Arjuna by a God. Who? #DharmaQuiz 1528. Ans: Agni.
This gorgeous temple is 1 of the world's largest Krishna temples. Opened 16 years ago. Where is it? #DharmaQuiz 1529. Ans: Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Bhagawan Krishna's birth day is celebrated in Shravana month, Krishna paksha. On which Nakshatra? #DharmaQuiz 1530. Ans: Rohini nakshatra. Most say 3rd out of the 4 padas within Rohini nakshatra.

For DQ 1529 {Source: Wiki}

Top scorers for Session 230:

@dolby_mehul : 5
@V_in_U : 5
@sambidhan : 5
@Phirmi_Bodo : 5
@anandt_05 : 5
@surnell : 5
@gboxam : 5
@jairajp : 5
@GuruCharan99 : 5
@Tasmayi : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@rasita : 5
@manya_rao : 5
@cgmagia : 5
@KaushikRg : 5
@Joojhaaru : 5
@surenc1974 : 5

Congrats to all the scorers!

@cubicle_warrier : 4
@iParamanand : 4
@Libreboy : 4
@bhaviknz : 4

@kmukundra : 3
@ajittyagi1805 : 3
@CurrAffairs : 3
@MehulTewar : 3
@BillionIndian : 3

@Matressee : 2
@asha_gm : 2
@jaideepb : 2
@vivek_joshy : 2
@rexrao52 : 2
@vageee : 2
@kesarirang : 2
@RaghuVamshee : 2
@drarora_gaurav : 2
@sharnarthi90 : 2
@dv_tvit : 2
@ankurjain200607 : 2
@Mamdhata : 2

@ShyamSRao8 : 1
@KrishnaDharma : 1
@BalMahadev : 1
@Kannadiga1956 : 1
@Anilkurmadih : 1
@rumskmurthy : 1
@talismaan : 1
@rovats : 1
@mypanchang : 1
@TheHinduPhantom : 1
@AnonDesi : 1
@niranjanprabhu : 1
@shreeramm : 1
@pratik02pv : 1
@RashtravadiM : 1
@santhoshbjp : 1
@rinku3009 : 1
@Aghorii2 : 1
@KantakKantak : 1
@octotus : 1
@Ameysd : 1
@malleshwara : 1
@deepak_aj : 1
@mjrajput : 1
@rinku85 : 1
@sgopa75 : 1
@jemin_p : 1
@bhs7rocks : 1
@TractorSingh : 1
@realjayesh : 1
@sitar_strings : 1
@theprudent : 1
@sibhaskaran : 1
@rvaidya2000 : 1
@mittaltushar : 1
@sankararaman : 1
@moebile : 1
@V_R_R_K : 1
@Dinuraghubansi : 1
@vinod_gowda : 1
@GRKini : 1
@iDeipakk : 1
@vinaygoel15 : 1
@PunyaPrakop : 1
@GiridharSarai : 1
@viveksagrawal : 1

Happy Krishna Janmashtami to all!

85 people got on to the scoreboard today, with many more attempting. Thanks to all.

Friday, August 16, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 229: 16-Aug-2013

Theme: Lakshmi Mata

1) Maa Lakshmi is worshiped as "Padmakshi". What does that name mean? #DharmaQuiz 1521. Ans: Eyes like that of Lotus.

2) Out of the Ashtha Lakshmi (8 forms of Lakshmi), which form is this? #DharmaQuiz 1522. Ans: Santana
Lakshmi the one blessing santana or progeny.

For DQ 1552 {Image: iskconbangalore.org}

3) This is a very famous Lakshi temple near the western coast of India. Built first 1300yrs ago.
Where? #DharmaQuiz 1523 Ans: Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Built first by Chalukya Empire in 700 AD.

For DQ 153 {Image: southpedicon2013.org}

4) Today is Vara Mahalakshmi vrata in south India. Does this festival fall closest to Shravana Purnima
or Shravana Amavasya? #DharmaQuiz 1524. Ans: Friday before Shravana Purnima.

5) Rig Veda's Shree Sukta praises Lakshmi as "Ishwareegm sarva bhootanam". What does that phrase mean? #DharmaQuiz 1525. Ans: The supreme Goddess of all beings.

Read the complete Shree Sukta and meaning here -> http://www.divyajivan.org/ashtalakshmi/sri_suktam.htm

Top scorers for session 229:

@vipulgupta1976 : 5
@ramas_cal : 5
@sushmahari : 5
@CJ_Shekhar : 5
@KaushikRg : 5
@man8shree : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@GayathriSrinath : 5
@surenc1974 : 5
@pangalanrao : 5

@sharathinindia : 4

@gboxam : 3

@rajsusraj : 2
@Sahyadri : 2
@tradetoday99 : 2
@Ramabhakthan : 2
@pramodgurav : 2
@vadiinna : 2
@pranavINC : 2
@HarishS66284892 : 2

@MadhuRa_april : 1
@Bengalur_Huduga : 1
@RangDeYaara : 1
@PrachinVaani : 1
@ranjandey007 : 1
@r_v_prasad : 1
@vinod_gowda : 1
@BhattJignes : 1
@SharathVS : 1
@SysEr : 1
@rajsusraj : 1
@konchady : 1
@cubicle_warrier : 1
@KS_Winchester93 : 1
@kmramanathan : 1
@aravinds91 : 1
@chaitanyadj : 1
@mobieng : 1
@haritirumalai : 1
@astrolife : 1
@VellaDev : 1
@sudarshan_v1 : 1
@GirishLN : 1
@terikehkeloonga : 1
@rahulbagati : 1
@prabhavabhat : 1
@ishuaadi : 1
@HinduRohini : 1
@RishiShenoy : 1
@kaunteya : 1
@octotus : 1
@BalachandarS : 1
@jodhra63 : 1

Congrats to all those who made to the list, as well as those who attempted. Jai Lakshmi Mata!

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 152: 31-Jul-2012

Theme: Festivals of Shravana Month

During Shravana saturdays what's the popular chant when people go home to home seeking alms? a) Mahadev b) Govinda. c)Devi. #DharmaQuiz 1116. Ans: b) Govinda Govinda.
On the 8th day of Shravana month's 2nd paksha, a very famous born-in-prison child's birthday is celebrated. Whose? #DharmaQuiz 1117. Ans: Krishna.
During the Purnima day of Shravana month, some Hindus celebrate Upakarma festival. What do they change on that day? #DharmaQuiz 1118. Ans: Sacred Thread or Yajnopaveeta.
During Shravana month, sisters tie Raakhi to their brothers. Does Raksha Bandhan fall in Shukla paksha or Krishna paksha? #DharmaQuiz 1119. Ans: Purnima or Full moon day.
{Final, Open till 11PM} During Shravana month, there are Gowri poojas done by females each week. On which day of the week? #DharmaQuiz 1120. Ans: Tuesdays.

Top Scorers:

@abhipar7 : 5
@arunz : 5
@dolby_mehul : 5
@surnell : 5

Congrats to:

@iSaakshi : 4
@iSumitRk : 4
@sharad_51 : 4
@geophyraj : 4
@sweetandu : 4
@a_adarsh : 4
@vinodvyas220 : 4
@hethal09 : 4
@prawinsays : 4
@TheArvindDhar : 4
@pkagrawala : 4
@gupta_n : 4
@anandt_05 : 4
@sharathinindia : 4
@iCSM : 4

@kk_ahm : 3
@mayureshgaikwad : 3
@Dhanushm : 3
@udgeetha : 3
@CAKiranb : 3
@philAmit : 3
@Susri1210 : 3

@premchandu_a : 2
@niraj_dave : 2
@sureshnakhua : 2
@voxindica : 2
@bhijeetD : 2
@Keefarqpaindha : 2
@sanjeevirao : 2

@sumat_patel : 1
@raopm9 : 1
@kalyan_sk3011 : 1
@saggirex : 1
@gkamitabh : 1
@m_mrsrita : 1
@long_laugh : 1
@ashutoshkulkar1 : 1
@kaushkrahul : 1
@puneethot : 1
@NikhilShembekar : 1
@AmitRVSharma : 1
@gandabherunda : 1
@shivsBHARAT : 1
@amitraval111 : 1
@rk_kulkarni : 1
@Narainised : 1
@gauravrathi08 : 1
@ABeautifulDawn : 1
@alkeshtunara : 1

Many thanks to all participants. The "Govinda Govinda" chant that people use to ask alms on Shravana saturdays is a bit tricky.

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