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Friday, February 27, 2015

Hinduism in Vietnam

#DharmaQuiz Session 320: 27-Feb-2015

#DharmaQuiz 1986: A 4000 year old Vishnu statue was discovered in Vietnam recently.
Next to which major river? Ans: Mekong. (Ma Ganga, some say)

DQ 1986

Read more: http://www.speakingtree.in/spiritual-blogs/seekers/mysticism/4-000-year-old-vishnu-statue-discovered-in-vietnam

#DharmaQuiz 1987: Champa Kingdom in Vietnam was a famous Hindu kingdom 1600 years ago. Name any one Champa King. Ans: Bhadravarman, who ruled from 349-361CE. Others are Shambhuvarman, Vijayavarman and Simhavarman.

DQ 1987

Read more: http://indiafacts.co.in/forgotten-hindus-vietnams-champa-kingdom/

#DharmaQuiz 1988: Champa Hindu kingdom of Vietnam had 5 parts.
Indrapura, Amaravati, Vijaya, Kauthara (Nha Trang). Name the 5th one.
Ans: Panduranga is known today simply as Phan.

#DharmaQuiz 1989: Apart from the Champa Kingdom of Cham Hindus, another Hindu kingdom was in Vietnam 1900 years ago. Name it. Ans: Funan.

{Final,Open till 10.00PM} #DharmaQuiz 1990: Identify this Hindu deity from Vietnam. It's at My Son temple complex. Ans: Lord Shiva.

DQ 1990

Scores for session 320 were not counted. Will do it next time.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Bhagavad Gita

#DharmaQuiz Session 317: 03-Feb-2015

#DharmaQuiz 1971: How many shlokas are there Bhagavad Gita? Ans: 700 (701 if you count Arjuna's question in chapter 13)

#DharmaQuiz 1972: In Bhagavad Gita, Krishna addresses Arjuna with at least 7 names. Name any one, apart from Arjuna. Ans: Kounteya, Anasuhya, Kurunandhana, Gudaakesha, Vijaya, Parantapa, Dhananjaya, Partha..

#DharmaQuiz 1973: The most famous Bhagavad Gita shloka "Karmanyeva Adhikarastey..." comes in which Yoga chapter? Need the chapter's name. Ans: Sankhya Yoga, Chapter 2. Shloka number 47.

#DharmaQuiz 1974: There are six chapters in Bhagavad Gita that talk of 3 types of Human "Gunas" or natures. Satva, Tamas and the third one? Ans: Rajas.
Read more here on the Chapter 18's shloka: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gu%E1%B9%87a#Bhagavad_Gita

{Final,Open till 10.00PM} #DharmaQuiz 1975: In the Purushottama Yoga of Gita, Krishna talks of a fire that digests food. Name that agni. Ans: Vaishvanara.

Read more here: http://www.bhagavad-gita.org/Gita/verse-15-13.html

Scores for session 317:

Could not count, sorry.
Lots of answers though! It was nice to see 100s of folks participating today.
Jai Shri Krishna!

Friday, November 22, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 242: 22-Nov-2013

Theme: Hindu Astrology and Calendar

#DharmaQuiz 1596: Out of the 60 Hindu Samvatsaras, which samvatsara are we currently in?. Ans: Vijaya Nama Samvatsara.
#DharmaQuiz 1597: During which calendar month (Jan to Dec) did Dakshinayana start in 2013? Ans: July.
#DharmaQuiz 1598: Today is Sharad Ritu and Kartika maasa in South India. Which Ritu (ecological season) is it in most of North India today?. Ans: Hemanta Ritu (pre winter season). Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritu_%28Indian_season%29
#DharmaQuiz 1599: As per the Hindu astronomical period of time measurement, we are in the 7th Manvantara. Which Manu is this attributed to?. Ans: Vaivaswata Manvantara. Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manvantara
#DharmaQuiz 1600: There are four padas (quarters) for Kali Yuga. In which pada are we today, per Hindu Astrology?. Ans: First Pada.

Topper for session 242:

@SarathRamakrish : 5
‏@KaushikRg : 5
‏@shawjipk : 5
@GuruCharan99 : 5

Congrats to:

@bsr3012 : 4
@sndpmysuru : 4

‏@sweetandu : 3
@man8shree : 3

@gbhat_ : 2
@madhukarmp : 2
@DrPannagDesai : 2
@JagannathAjnabi : 2

‏@nareshdixit82 : 1
@bhrigupathi : 1
@Livenletlive33 : 1
@shakkuiyer : 1
@SriAiyer2RS : 1
@kirankonnects : 1
‏@drarora_gaurav : 1
@pvnananth : 1
@Telugutalli : 1

See you next week.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 218: 28-May-2013

Theme: Bhagawan Vishnu

What's the name of the gada or mace that Lord Vishnu carries? #DharmaQuiz 1456. Ans: Kaumodaki
Who are the two dwarapalakas or gate keepers of Vishnu's abode, Vaikuntha? #DharmaQuiz 1457. Ans: Jaya and Vijaya.
Vishnu Purana's Book 4 and Chapter 4, clearly talks about Rama Setu (bridge) between India and Sri Lanka. True or False? #DharmaQuiz 1458. Ans: True. Vishnu Purana - Book IV, Chapter4, Verses 40-49
A very famous warrior chanted the 1000 names of Vishnu, on his deathbed, which became known as Vishnu Sahasra Nama. Who? #DharmaQuiz 1459. Ans: Bhishma, chanted this to Yudhishtira. This is per149th chapter of Anushasanaparva (verses 14 to 120) in Mahabharata.
Name the mother of 2 brothers, Vishnu's gate keepers' avataras, to eliminate whom Vishnu came twice. #DharmaQuiz 1460. Ans: Diti, the mother of Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu. Vishnu came in Varaha and Narasimha avataras to eliminate them, respectively.

Top Scorers of Session 218:

@biswajeetdash : 5
@vschanna : 5
@brahmavith : 5
@GuruCharan99 : 5
@lodyaashi : 5
@saikumar_k : 5
@Tasmayi : 5
@dolby_mehul : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@man8shree : 5
@CJ_Shekhar : 5
@Mamdhata : 5
@Kaushikrg : 5
@Parixyt : 5
@amitscmishra : 5
@dolby_mehul : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@sreekannoth : 5
@ComedyDivine : 5

Congrats to:

@Simuntweets : 4
@PrachinVaani : 4
@sushmahari : 4
@voxindica : 2
@VellaDev : 4
@Modi4India : 4

@mukunthaniyer : 3
@pundeerjitendra : 3
@KamalPremi2 : 3
@ssmalani : 3
@ramprakashbagri : 3
@ankushraj29 : 3
@Shivsankar : 3

@raopm9 : 2
@Ameysd : 2
@vijayamaajgd : 2
@agneepankh : 2
@SvenVish : 2
@kshetragnya : 2
@kv18 : 2
@AshutoshNSingh : 2
@natb786 : 2
@veraghavan : 2

@rn201959 : 1
@mahnooj : 1
@BhaghatGuru : 1
@nanduhari : 1
@manohar_sram : 1
@Ethirajans : 1
@infoHINDU : 1
@karuvaki : 1
@SelvakP : 1
@madhusudan1908 : 1
@prashanthv108 : 1
@rodencha : 1
@VAIDYALINGAMPUT : 1
@niku_sai : 1
@paritosh2608 : 1
@RoshanSdrprop : 1
@SPHEREHEADSAYS : 1
@madhuiyengar : 1
@IamSrivatsanV : 1
@Satya046 : 1
@KrishnHelpIndia : 1
@Kannadiga1956 : 1
@gantinm : 1
@SadanandaAithal : 1
@RocketLaunche10 : 1
@NikhilShastry : 1
@InternetHindu08 : 1
@GIJurix : 1
@vinod_gowda : 1
@goldenarcher : 1
@ramayanfestival : 1
@letsgethere : 1
@smartsam15 : 1
@ProudDilliwala : 1

Congrats to all those who attempted and got into this list!

Feel free to leave a comment on your suggestions or corrections.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 208: 16-Apr-2013

Theme: Samvatsaras or Hindu Years.

There are 60 Samvatsaras or Hindu years. Which planet revolves around sun almost 5 times, during one 60 Samvatsara cycle? #DharmaQuiz 1406. Ans: Jupiter or Brihaspati.
The current Samvatsara for many Hindus is "Vijaya". Is that dedicated to Vishnu or Shiva? #DharmaQuiz 1407. Ans: Vishnu. A part of the middle 20 Samvatsaras, out of 60.
There's a Samvatsara named "A lot of Grains", dedicated to Lord Brahma. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 1408. Ans: Bahudhanya.
If we are in Vijaya Samvatsara for many Hindus, which Gregorian calendar year would we see Prabhava samvatsara start next? #DharmaQuiz 1409. Ans: 2047.
One Samvatsara is dedicated to Vishnu with the name of a deity meaning "Churner of Hearts". Name it. #DharmaQuiz 1410. Ans: Manmatha

Here's a short but key list that you can refer next time - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samvatsara

Top Scorers of session 208:

@man8shree : 5
@manya_rao : 5
@GayathriSrinath : 5
@KatLover4Eva : 5
@Santhosht_ : 5
@S_Mandalia : 5
@surnell : 5
@Tasmayi : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@sweetandu : 5

Congrats to:

@ankushraj29 : 4
@VaniSattiraju : 4
@jitvg : 4

@JagannathAjnabi : 3

@krishnaraod2000 : 2
@cgmagia : 2

@pvaidyaraj : 1
@betki : 1
@kirankonnects : 1
@Svishh : 1
@drarora_gaurav : 1
@suar4sure : 1
@gomawap : 1
@amit_v07 : 1
@naughtysriram : 1
@ShubhamBhuyaat : 1
@kartheeque : 1

Take care!

Friday, March 15, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 203: 15-Mar-2013

Theme: Sanskrit names for ancient nations & Hindu Kingdoms.

What was the ancient Sanskrit name for Greece? #DharmaQuiz 1376. Ans: Yavana desha.
What was the ancient Sanskrit name for Cambodia? #DharmaQuiz 1377. Ans: Kambhuja desha.
There's an old agreement listing Indra, Mitra, Varuna and Nasatyas between Hittite and Mittannian Kings. In which country? #DharmaQuiz 1378. Ans: Turkey. A place called Bogazkoy. Read more here: http://tamilandvedas.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/ancient-sanskrit-inscriptions-in-strange-places/
Indrapura, Amaravati, Vijaya, Kauthara & Panduranga were 5 territories of an ancient Hindu nation. Today's which country? #DharmaQuiz 1379. Ans: Vietnam known in Sanskrit as Champa.
Caspian sea, the world's largest inland sea, was called in Sanskrit as a "sagara" of a Rishi. Who? #DharmaQuiz 1380. Ans: Rishi Kashyapa. It was called Kashyapa Sagara and 'Caspi' tribe or sea is believed to be derived from 'Kashyapa'.

Top scorers of session 203:

@bhaviknz : 5
@abhipar7 : 5
@S_Mandalia : 5
@dolby_mehul : 5
@manya_rao : 5
@vinodvyas220 : 5
@ramas_cal : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@geophyraj : 5
@pllks30 : 5
@Santhosht_ : 5
@keewwllguy : 5
@ashutoshkulkar1 : 5
@DrSaisree : 5
@Tweelak : 5
@deshrajeev : 5

Congrats to:

@mamtan14 : 4
@ankushraj29 : 4
@cubicle_warrier : 4
@ksmsundaram1975 : 4
@surnell : 4
@kishor_narayan : 4

@anandt_05 : 3
@manekshaws : 3
@JagannathAjnabi : 3
@Sahyadri : 3

@Susri1210 : 2
@akhilm176 : 2
@GirishLN : 2

@ranganaathan : 1
@WatchingIndia : 1
@MSLohia : 1
@TerroristHindu : 1
@raam_7 : 1
@LoneRangerrr : 1
@rathivar : 1
@iyernbk : 1
@LiGeWi : 1
@KishoreTrivedi1 : 1
@manohar_sram : 1
@dattakg : 1
@ssmalani : 1
@AntarikshG : 1
@AnInternetHindu : 1
@pnthacker : 1
@bhijeetD : 1
@raopm9 : 1
@rinku3009 : 1

Thanks for the topic suggestion in the last quiz. Leave comments if you want me to focus on your suggestions.

Friday, April 6, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 129: 6-Apr-2012

Theme: Miscellaneous.

When a child is born, which is the first samskara Hindus traditionally do? #DharmaQuiz 1001. Ans: Jatakarma
Name the son of Shri Krishna, in Mahabharata. #DharmaQuiz 1002. Ans: Pradyumna
Who are the Dwara Palakas of Vaikuntha, Lord Vishnu's abode? #DharmaQuiz 1003. Ans: Jaya
and Vijaya
Name one form of Hindu God/diety who has a human as his abode, hence called "Nara Vahana" - #DharmaQuiz 1004. Ans: Kubera
{Final, open till 11 PM} Who cursed that Lord Brahma will not have temples, puja or rathotsavas? #DharmaQuiz 1005. Ans: Lord Shiva or Maharishi Bhrigu or Savitri

Top Scorers:

@hchaturv : 5
@arunz : 5
@ramas_cal : 5
@neerajstpl : 5
@narayananbadri8 : 5
@pvaidyaraj : 5
@gupta_n : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5

Congrats to:

@iSaakshi : 4
@TheArvindDhar : 4
@DevNakshi : 4
@ChdryPk : 4

@voxindica : 3
@chikchirp : 3
@sheefal : 3
@matarishva : 3

@itsmesuresh : 2
@akhilm176 : 2
@Susri1210 : 2
@vschanna : 2
@vamshitweet : 2
@DevNakshi : 2

@UMS_III : 1
@KPGanesh : 1
@paritosh2608 : 1
@shivaranjan : 1
@dharmakrit : 1
@Itara_Itara : 1
@ChdryPk : 1
@subodh1945 : 1
@tnvlalitha : 1
@VishvambharV : 1
@SamaajSudharak : 1

Thanks to those participated and also good luck next time to those who couldn't get into the score card. See you next week!

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