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Friday, March 20, 2015

Yugadi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Lunar New Year.

#DharmaQuiz Session 323: 20-Mar-2015

#DharmaQuiz 2001: Tomorrow is Yugadi or Ugadi. This is a famous sweet dish for this new year's festival. Name it. Ans: Various names - Obbattu, Bobbattu, Holige, Puran Poli.

DQ 2001: pic: migrantmallu

#DharmaQuiz 2002: Yugadi evening, people visit temples to listen to new year's predictions. What's the event called? Ans: Panchanga Shravanam or reading the Hindu calendar/almanac.

DQ 2002. Pic: thehindu

#DharmaQuiz 2003: Tomorrow is the new year for Kannada,Telugu, Marathi, Kodava, Konkani and more people. Based on lunar or solar calendar? Ans: Lunar. @iParamanand informs that this is a new year's day for Rajasthani people too.

#DharmaQuiz 2004: Sindhi people in Pakistan & India celebrate Yugadi as Cheti Chand. Name this deity they worship -> Ans: Jhulelal. @samas777 informs that he is also called Lal Sai, Uderolal, Varun Dev, Doolhalal.

DQ 2004. Pic: Wiki

#DharmaQuiz 2005: Tomorrow is the first day of Chaitra month per Shalivahana Shaka calendar.
Name the samvatsara. Ans: Manmatha.

Scores for session 323:

@me_rajeeva : 5
@karthikjana : 5
@Sunil_Reddy : 5

@iParamanand : 4
@arunrush : 4
@krithikaraman : 4

@mrsnrao : 3
@mrkotians : 3
@anamika_99 : 3
@rohitsamvada : 3
@ANILKUMARAN5 : 3

@harshahs : 2
@prasad1654 : 2
@nandaakumar : 2
‏@ashujoshi27 : 2

@tarasundar : 1
@Psudoku : 1
@hindujedi : 1
@kaushkrahul : 1
@psychiatrycal : 1
@empraj1591 : 1
@ashokagarwal : 1
@app_praveen : 1
@SonalShriv : 1
@pavan3085 : 1
@s_pshah : 1
@samas777 : 1
@vsubbu48 : 1
@madhuusv : 2
@shailendram1 : 1
@hemabawa : 1
@jnaneshwer1 : 1
@AjithRamanath : 1
@Krishna___9999 : 1
@AjaxNgp : 1
@CongiCrooks : 1
@divyarajanna : 1
@nrshivakumar : 1
@srivinow : 1
@satheeswara : 1
@c10c36b074c64e8 : 1
@pushkar_nk : 1
@Roopa414 : 1
@penntemp : 1
@db_is_db : 1
@sandeshkumard : 1
@girishbellad : 1
@jobless8work : 1
@ramrenuv : 1
@band318 : 1
@kum_1_09 : 1
@girish_holla : 1
@ashish40066 : 1
‏@iHegde : 1
@preethu_kumar : 1
‏@kushblr : 1
@NirupamaKS1 : 1
@ugramveeram123 : 1
@kakdwip : 1
@MangoAdmi : 2
@babaagyani : 1
@AmarAmarpujari : 1
@SumitSharma_91 : 1
‏@PerennialCold : 1
@venomousmani : 1
@guyonblackybx : 1
@mangooppl : 1
@crazydiode : 1
@hoveringfalcon : 1
‏@gghegde : 1
@nomadtwts : 1
@magaxiom : 1
@PSR_NMORE : 1
@sweetvismaya : 1
@prasannakp84 : 1
@NivasanN : 1
@fy73r : 1
‏@maaraghu : 1
‏@Vamsee9002 : 1
@Suprith_raO : 1
@India_Policy : 1
@MalayKurwa : 1
@rakeshjmishra : 1

Happy Ugadi, Yugadi, Puran Poli and new year!

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 245: 3-Dec-2013

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.

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.

For DQ 1614. {From wamanharipethesons}

#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:

‏@sweetandu : 5
@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.

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 23, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 177: 23-Nov-2012

Theme: Key heritage sources of North and East India, from the South.

Name this very famous Hindu Sanyasi, born in South India, who established the Jyotirmath in
Uttarakhand 1200 years ago. #DharmaQuiz 1241. Ans: Adi Shankara.
Name this South Indian barber, whose parents were from Bidar, Karnataka, who was 1 of the first 5
Sikhs to form the Khalsa. #DharmaQuiz 1242. Ans: Bhai Sahib Singh.
For 350 years, all chief priests of Nepal's most famous Pashupatinath temple, have been from South
India. From which state? #DharmaQuiz 1243. Ans: Karnataka.
Name this Acharya who founded the Shuddha Advaita Pushti sect 500 years back, born in Bihar, in a
Telugu Brahmin family. #DharmaQuiz 1244. Ans: Vallabha Acharya.
{Final,Open till 11PM} A powerful dynasty ruled Bengal 1000 yrs ago (1070-1230), whose origin was from Karnataka. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 1245. Ans: The Sena Dynasty. More: http://www.indianetzone.com/22/sena_dynasty_origin_early_history.htm

Top scorers of session 177:

@pirateadmiral : 5
@surenc1974 : 5
@bbkhilari : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@Dhanushm : 5
@philAmit : 5
@geophyraj : 5
@abhipar7 : 5
@intodust_in : 5
@being_delhite : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@dolby_mehul : 5
@Shree03 : 5

Many Congrats to these:

@ChandanYogendra : 4
@Tasmayi : 4
@bhaviknz : 4
@sweetandu : 4
@pradeepkhs : 4
@anandt_05 : 4

@ThejasMysore : 3
@Manjunaath : 3

@manohar_sram : 2
@vyasraj : 2
@iRohitBhat : 2
@rinku3009 : 2

@pandurangpai40 : 1
@alok_bhatt : 1
@911ashish : 1
@shra1kulkarni : 1
@CAPMohan : 1
@BalachandarS : 1
@Dilipmys : 1
@skumbar : 1
@HeathensWeb : 1
@dankchikidang : 1
@bkprajwal : 1
@vyas_rs : 1
@1800guru : 1
@sreedharag : 1
@matarishwan : 1
@divyankp : 1
@Rasraj : 1
@gantinm : 1
@shriram78 : 1
@imukuvacha : 1
@Marut_ : 1
@CJ_Shekhar : 1
@siva420 : 1

This particular session combined (Hindu) history too to Dharma part. But will give you quite a bit of insight into how Sikhs in Punjab, Dynasties of Bengal and Temples of Nepal have historical link to South India. Very few would ever know that one of the first five Sikhs ever (Khalsa's Punj Pyares) was a Kannadiga!

More interesting topic next time. Watch out for Tuesday and Friday around 6 PM India time on Twitter for this quiz, with a tag #DharmaQuiz .