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Session 58: Mar 18, 2011
Theme: Holi Special
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Session 58: Mar 18, 2011
Theme: Holi Special
- Holi is a symbolic celebration of the evil demonness Holika being burnt. Who destroyed her with Lord Brahma's help? #DharmaQuiz 595. Ans: Her nephew Prahlada.
- It is also believed that Kama Deva, god of love, was charred to death on Holi-Day. Whose opening of eye caused it? #DharmaQuiz 596. Ans: Lord Shiva, by opening his third eye.
- Name the birth place of Lord Krishna, around which, Holi is celebrated with Radha & Krishna processions. #DharmaQuiz 597. Ans: Mathura
- Holi Purnima is also celebrated as the birthday of a very famous 15/16th century saint from Eastern India. Name him. #DharmaQuiz 598. Ans: Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
- Holi was typically celebrated for 3 days. Holi Purnima & Puno were the first 2. Name the common name the 3rd "gulal" day. #DharmaQuiz 599. Ans: Parva, Dhruddhi, Dhuli, Dulendi or Phag. More here: http://hinduism.about.com/od/holifestivalofcolors/a/holybasics.htm
- Amitabh Bachchan made 'Hori Khele Raghuveera Avadh mein' very popular. Which Yuga is the Holi depiction in that song from? #DharmaQuiz 600. Ans: Treta Yuga of Lord Shri Rama.
- Name the South American country where Holi is a national holiday, with a name Phagwah. #DharmaQuiz 601 Ans: Guyana and Suriname. More here: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/guyana/public-holidays
- What's the common name given in South India for Holika Dahan (burning of commonness Holika) ? #DharmaQuiz 602. Ans: Kama Dahana (Burning of Kama)
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