DharmaQuiz: September 2011

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

DharmaQuiz Session 88: 9-Sep-2011

Kindly refer to the following link for an introduction to what this DharmaQuiz is all about. It also has the first 19 sessions' Questions and Answers.

http://dharmaquiz.blogspot.com/2010/09/dharmaquiz-questions-answers.html

Then refer to the right panel of this blog window, under 'Blog Archive' section for the subsequent 68 updates.

Session 88: September 9, 2011
Theme: Pandavas and Kauravas

Who was the ONLY Kaurava who advised Duryodhana against Draupadi's vastrapaharan? a)Vikarna b)Nandana c)Mahodara. #DharmaQuiz 792. Ans: (a) Vikarana
Karna used a major astra (not brahmastra) to kill one son of Bhima in Mahabharata. Name that son. a)Sarvanga b)Sutasoma c) Ghatotkacha #DharmaQuiz 793. Ans: (c) Ghatotkacha
Pandavas spent 1 year of incognito or ajnatavasa in which king's court? a)Virata b)Nala c)Jayadhrata #DharmaQuiz 794 Ans: (a) Virata
Who was the only son of Kunti who was born to Surya or Sun God? a)Yudhishtira b)Arjuna c)Karna #DharmaQuiz 795. Ans: (c) Karna
Name the mother of Arjuna's son who made Chakravyuha very famous. a)Ulupi b)Subhadra c)Draupadi #DharmaQuiz 796 Ans: (b) Subhadra

List of people who got one or more answers answers right, with their scores:

@RohitRajpurohit : 5
@venkataa : 5
@FEEL4INDIA : 5
@nilayshah80 : 5
@man0jsharma : 5
@GirishLN : 5
@ManiKSK : 5
@Mimaniya : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@NPatnaik55 : 5
@SwarupKS : 5
@mayureshgaikwad : 4
@mohitmathurs : 4
@DevNakshi : 4
@itsmesuresh : 4
@lodyaashi : 4
@AvinashCKM : 4
@praneshak : 4
@alka_ks : 3
@SantaSingh : 3
@chhayank : 3
@vamshitweet : 3
@_SHIVANGI__ : 3
@rv_nath : 3
@rudraveenaa : 3
@krish53 : 3
@stormylook : 2
@laajjo : 2
@manishsinghm : 2
@manohar_sram : 2
@amitgupta_lnct : 2
@Sshankara : 2
@pavanaja : 2
@Mandar1008 : 1
o@psudo : 1
@Karmasura : 1
@jithu2k1 : 1
@nandini2611 : 1
@masoodalam1 : 1
@666666satish : 1
@krish53 : 1
@sapana_almelkar : 1
@kk_ahm K : 1
@jitendramehta70 : 1
@koolkarthik : 1
@__Awdhi__ : 1
@monalisasahoo : 1
@AmiSri : 1
@ranganaathan : 1
@vivek_nk : 1
@the_deep_throat : 1
@sudhindra_t : 1
@jaideepb : 1
@subhashpakhare : 1
@teehehea : 1
@madhu_shala : 1

Congratulations to all those listed above! Also, thanks to all those who attempted as well as those who are silently following the tweets or blog.

Watch out for the next update. Usually these quiz sessions happen on Tuesday and/or Friday afternoon India time, while being open for at least 3 hours for answers to come in. Of course, don't forget to leave your comments & suggestions, as well as subscribe to this blog. It is just a fun way to participate in sharing of religious / spiritual knowledge.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

DharmaQuiz Session 87: 6-Sep-2011

Kindly refer to the following link for an introduction to what this DharmaQuiz is all about. It also has the first 19 sessions' Questions and Answers.

http://dharmaquiz.blogspot.com/2010/09/dharmaquiz-questions-answers.html

Then refer to the right panel of this blog window, under 'Blog Archive' section for the subsequent 67 updates.

Session 87: September 6, 2011
Theme: Vishnu

Vishnu is worshiped as "Bhujagashayanam". What does Bhujaga mean in Sanskrit? #DharmaQuiz 787. Ans: Snake/serpent
Vishnu is worshiped as "Bhava Bhaya Haram". Haram means the one who removes. What does "Bhava Bhaya" mean? #DharmaQuiz 788. Ans: Inborn nature's fear (bhava = inborn nature; bhaya = fear). Other version, fear of life's cycle.
Lord Vishnu is prayed as "Kshetrajnah" ; What does that mean? #DharmaQuiz 789. Ans: The one who can lead us (to moksha or salvation)
Vishnu is also known as 'Akshara' : In Sanskrit it's explained as "Na ksharati iti Aksharah". Then what does Akshara mean? #DharmaQuiz 790. Ans: The one which (greatness) never diminishes.
{Final, open till 9 PM} Vishnu is referred with respect as "Shrimaan". What does Shrimaan exactly mean? #DharmaQuiz 791. Ans: The one with lovely form.

List of people who got one or more answers answers right, with their scores:

@DevNakshi : 4
@manohar_sram : 3
@man0jsharma : 3
@sureshvar : 3
@amitgupta_lnct : 3
@ManiKSK : 3
@sharathinindia : 3
@neelesh_mishra : 3
@SantaSingh : 2
@ChanakyPandit : 2
@shivsankar : 2
@itsmesuresh : 2
@Susri1210 : 2
@dwellerinme : 1
@ca_deepakG : 1
@Mimaniya : 1
@girist : 1
@TheArvindDhar : 1
@traighthindu : 1
@AmiSri : 1
@Sshankara : 1
@anuragjain12 : 1
@nandini2611 : 1
@kdpgrahi : 1
@mukunthaniyer : 1
@_Aniket : 1
@Amit2you : 1
@dildhondtahai : 1

Friday, September 2, 2011

DharmaQuiz Session 86: 2-Sep-2011

Kindly refer to the following link for an introduction to what this DharmaQuiz is all about. It also has the first 19 sessions' Questions and Answers.

http://dharmaquiz.blogspot.com/2010/09/dharmaquiz-questions-answers.html

Then refer to the right panel of this blog window, under 'Blog Archive' section for the subsequent 66 updates.

Session 86: September 2, 2011
Theme: Ganesha

When Tamil people refer to 'Pillaiyar', which famous Hindu deity are they referring to? #DharmaQuiz 782. Ans: Ganesha
Ekadanta is usually associated with Siddhi (spiritual power) and Riddhi (prosperity); Name the third associated quality. #DharmaQuiz 783. Ans: Buddhi (intellect)
Cynodon dactylon is the botanical name of the grass that is a must when worshiping the Lambodara. What's its Sanskrit name? #DharmaQuiz 784. Ans: Durva
Biggest immersion processions of Vakratunda on which day? a) Subramanya Shashti b) Ananta Chaturdashi c) Naraka Chaturdashi #DharmaQuiz 785. Ans: b) Ananta Chaturdashi
When Gajanana was the scribe to write Mahabharata, who narrated the epic to him? #DharmaQuiz 786. Ans: Veda Vyasa

List of people who got one or more answers answers right, with their scores:

@sharathinindia : 5
@ManiKSK : 5
@DevNakshi : 5
@rohitbhatta : 5
@nevesaydie : 5
@mayureshgaikwad : 4
@kishan_harathi : 4
@sureshvar : 4
@koffeewitharsha : 3
@dharmakrit : 2
@SamitLive : 1
@TorontoDreams : 1
@TheArvindDhar : 1
@jaideepb : 1
@ramjoukani : 1
@RaviGhiyar : 1
@Sshankara : 1
@manohar_sram : 1
@shekhar7 : 1
@dineshamle : 1
@Saffron_Surfer : 1
@SajanShetty : 1
@jitndr : 1
@ASHISHTWITTED : 1
@ksmsundaram1975 : 1
@FatAngryBird : 1

DharmaQuiz Session 85: 23-Aug-2011

Kindly refer to the following link for an introduction to what this DharmaQuiz is all about. It also has the first 19 sessions' Questions and Answers.

http://dharmaquiz.blogspot.com/2010/09/dharmaquiz-questions-answers.html

Then refer to the right panel of this blog window, under 'Blog Archive' section for the subsequent 65 updates.

Session 85: August 23, 2011
Theme: Krishna

Lord Krishna's foster father, Nanda, became the head of a community of cow herders and settled down in which place? #DharmaQuiz 776. Ans: Vrindavan
Name of the mountain that Krishna lifted as a small boy? a)Simhadri b)Govardhana c)Rohini. #DharmaQuiz 777. Ans: Govardhana
Who was Radha's father, an original inhabitant of Vrindavana? a)Vrishbhanu. b)Gosimha. c)Nimbarka. #DharmaQuiz 778. Ans: Vrishbhanu.
Name the dance immortalized by Krishna & Radha, translated as the play of asthetics or more broadly as Dance of Divine Love. #DharmaQuiz 779. Ans: Raasa Leela.
Which Vedic god was furious when Krishna advised people of Vrindavana to worship nature, and not the Vedic god? #DharmaQuiz 780. Ans: Indra
Krishna lost 6 of his siblings to the madness of uncle Kamsa. Name his only half sister who survived. #DharmaQuiz 781. Ans: Subhadra.

List of people who got one or more answers answers right:

@man0jsharma
@Susri1210
@sureshvar
@rohitbhatta
@imoindian
@mebrahmin
@Ash Dubey
@itsmesuresh
@08sanjeev08
@chaitrabhat7
@urs_sandeepan
@RaviGhiyar
@SandeepShelke
@krish53
@sharathinindia
@7Notes4Beats
@AviTweets
@GirishLN
@ManikandSharma
@chhayank
@shwetakeshav
@TwtbyKoushik
@surabhi18
@umeshbhateja
@JustChetu
@ranganaathan
@ASHISHTWITTED
@patilso
@jaya_888
@ramjoukani
@idurgesh
@_ankitG
@AshutoshNSingh
@Maheshcr
@lndian_ITman
@psudo
@madhu52
@stormylook
@vijay_vvk
@umeshbhateja
@atulbadani
@Narainised
@RetardRahulG
@priyanksri
@Amaresh80
@krish53
@Aiyoo_Rama
@rasita
@cvmanjoo
@vamanan81
@laajjo
@PanchuDas
@amitraval111
@matarishva
@indiantweeter
@ganguli
@Ranger98806
@jasminemovement
@Rajput_Ramesh

Congratulations to all those listed above! Also, thanks to all those who attempted as well as those who are silently following the tweets or blog.

Watch out for the next update! Of course, don't forget to leave your comments & suggestions, as well as subscribe to this blog. It is just a fun way to participate in sharing of religious / spiritual knowledge.

DharmaQuiz Session 84: 12-Aug-2011

Kindly refer to the following link for an introduction to what this DharmaQuiz is all about. It also has the first 19 sessions' Questions and Answers.

http://dharmaquiz.blogspot.com/2010/09/dharmaquiz-questions-answers.html

Then refer to the right panel of this blog window, under 'Blog Archive' section for the subsequent 64 updates.

Session 84: August 12, 2011
Theme: Goddess Lakshmi

Goddess Lakshmi is said to shine like "Hiranya". What does Hiranya mean? #DharmaQuiz 770. Ans: Gold
Lakshmi is seated on a particular flower and also praised, as beautiful as the same flower. Name that flower. #DharmaQuiz 771. Ans: Padma or Lotus
Lakshmi is praised during prayer as "Eashvareegam Sarva Bhutanaam". What does 'Bhuta' mean in this context? #DharmaQuiz 772. Ans: (God) Created Beings
Goddess Lakshmi is also referred with a very popular, one Sanskrit syllable. Yes, just ONE syllable. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 773. Ans: Shreehi (Shree with a visarga or 2 dashes in Devanagari)
Goddess Lakshmi is praised as 'Hema Maalini". What does Hema Maalini mean? #DharmaQuiz 774. Ans: Garlanded with Gold.
A 16 shloka (hymn) prayer, from Rig Veda Khilani, is recited for Lakshmi strictly by meter. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 775. Ans: Shri Sukta

All questions above are from Shri Sukta.

Read more here:
http://www.greenmesg.org/mantras_slokas/devi_lakshmi-sri_suktam.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_sukta

Video of traditional, with strict adherance to meter, Shri Sukta rendering, like you hear in temples:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znx82Y4glAk

Video here with Sanskrit and English translation of Shree Suktam:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vd6xbQDTYs

List of people who got one or more answers answers right:

@GirishLN
@Amaresh80
@manohar_sram
@rv_nath
@RohitRajpurohit
@asraghunath
@saurabhvc
@_SHIVANGI__
@aurabhvc
@sharathinindia
@ManikandSharma
@RetardRahulG
@DevNakshi
@AviTweets
@MrsGandhi
@AshutoshNSingh
@pangalanrao
@vasantgoswami
@amit_sincy
@wavehit
@Ravitejadanda
@casperghost7
@mukuvacha

DharmaQuiz Session 83: 9-Aug-2011

Kindly refer to the following link for an introduction to what this DharmaQuiz is all about. It also has the first 19 sessions' Questions and Answers.

http://dharmaquiz.blogspot.com/2010/09/dharmaquiz-questions-answers.html

Then refer to the right panel of this blog window, under 'Blog Archive' section for the subsequent 63 updates.

Session 83: August 9, 2011
Theme: Vedangas

Name the Vedanga (auxiliary discipline) that deals with grammar: a) Vyakarana b) Jyotisha c) Kalpa -- #DharmaQuiz 764 Ans: Vyakarana
Chandas (meter) is a Vedanga: A typical shloka in Sanskrit poetry belongs to which Chandas? a) Sama b) Anushtup c) Vayu. #DharmaQuiz 765. Ans: Anushtup
Which Vedanga deals with phonetics, articulation, pitch, nasality et al? a)Shiksha b)Chandas c)Smriti. #DharmaQuiz 766. Ans: Shiksha
One type of Vedanga has link to sage Lagadha. This branch is highly significant in ancient Indian science study. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 767. Ans: Vedanga Jyotisha
Grihya Sutras (or domestic rituals from Vedic prescription) are a part of which Vedanga? a)Kripa b)Kalpa c)Shaila. #DharmaQuiz 768. Ans: Kalpa
To which Vedanga is Nighantu, an ancient Indian glossary linked to? a)Samaveda b)Virakta c)Nirukta . #DharmaQuiz 769. Ans: Nirukta

You can refer to this link for more info on all these questions: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedanga

List of people who got one or more answers answers right:

@itsmesuresh
@KVSarmaJ
@mayank5492
@sharathinindia
@AnilAarush
@ManikandSharma
@man0jsharma
@kishan_harathi
@Amit2you
@Amaresh80
@asraghunath
@jagdish
@vasantgoswami
@DevNakshi
@thadhagathan
@Sahyadri
@bhaviknz
@mukunthaniyer
@Akhil_Hpd
@jaya_1234
@indiantweeter
@stormylook
@omprakash
@transcendare
@mayureshgaikwad

DharmaQuiz Session 82: 2-Aug-2011

Kindly refer to the following link for an introduction to what this DharmaQuiz is all about. It also has the first 19 sessions' Questions and Answers.

http://dharmaquiz.blogspot.com/2010/09/dharmaquiz-questions-answers.html

Then refer to the right panel of this blog window, under 'Blog Archive' section for the subsequent 62 updates.

Session 82: August 2, 2011
Theme: Hindu temples

Where is the most famous Mookambika temple located? #DharmaQuiz 757. Ans: Kollur, Karnataka
There is a very famous Brahma temple, dedicated to the creator of the universe, in Rajasthan state. Which town? #DharmaQuiz 758. Ans: Pushkar
A famous sun temple in Gujarat is located on the banks of river Pushpavati. Which town is that in? #DharmaQuiz 759. Ans: Modhera
On the banks of Ganga, in W Bengal, considered as the headquarters of ISKCON. Name this birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. #DharmaQuiz 760. Ans: Mayapur
This famous Jain Parasnath temple is almost at 4500 feet above sea level. In which north Indian state is it in? #DharmaQuiz 761. Ans: Jharkhand (Shri Sammet Shikhar Teerth)
One of the holiest Hindu temples of North East India, Tripura Sundari (Kali or Matabari) temple, is located in which town? #DharmaQuiz 762 Ans: Udaipur
{Final, Open till 9 PM} A famous temple in Himachal Pradesh has a legend about Sati's eye falling there. Name the temple. #DharmaQuiz 763. Ans: Naina Devi temple

List of people who got one or more answers answers right:

@atulbadani
@mjrajput
@arunz
@BalajiSanjeev
@aks1010
@DrSatyaSaraswat
@AviTweets
@Amaresh80
@asraghunath
@manohar_sram
@sharathinindia
@suresh_kini
@ManikandSharma
@amsrjn
@skumarpadmanabh
@DevNakshi
@Darshankhatri
@indiantweeter
@jagdish
@vinukj
@IndianMuslim
@mayureshgaikwad
@digitonsamir
@Sshankara
@sanjaybafna
@miumesh
@AvinashCKM
@wavehit
@akyma1947
@AmiSri
@khaishk
@dibyabttb
@doubtinggaurav
@krishnarjun108
@vasantgoswami
@kunaldesai61
@idurgesh
@harikane_
@jaideepb
@Rohithns
@vijay_Behenji
@rshivaag
@kk_ahm
@VITESH_DESAI
@Mahi_66
@sunnju
@auldtimer
@internet_hindus

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