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Session 96: October 28, 2011
Theme: Deepavali or Diwali
List of people who got one or more answers answers right, with their scores:
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Then refer to the right panel of this blog window, under 'Blog Archive' section for the subsequent 76 updates.
Session 96: October 28, 2011
Theme: Deepavali or Diwali
- Pandavas appeared back from vanavasa or banishment in forest during Diwali. How many years were they banished in forest? #DharmaQuiz 832. Ans: Twelve years (see question. asking only about vanavasa, not agnata vasa or incognito)
- It was on Deepavali day, Amavasya, that Arya Samaj's founder attained nirvana. Name him - #DharmaQuiz 833. Ans: Mahrashi Dayananda
- Deepavali also marks the death of demon Narakasura. Along with Krishna, which of his wives went to battleground with him? #DharmaQuiz 834. Ans: Satyabhama
- The foundation stone of a very famous Sikh shrine was laid out on Diwali day in 1577. Name its city. #DharmaQuiz 835. Ans: Amritsar
- Diwali is the birthday of a very famous Hindu Goddess. Name the event in which she was born. #DharmaQuiz 836. Ans: Samudra Manthan or Churning of the sea.
List of people who got one or more answers answers right, with their scores:
- @vipulgupta1976 : 5
- @sureshvar : 5
- @DevNakshi : 4
- @RohitRajpurohit : 4
- @amitgupta_lnct : 4
- @mspenta : 4
- @ajith_shetty : 4
- @kishan_harathi : 3
- @sharathinindia : 3
- @Sammy_2912 : 3
- @matarishva : 2
- @agenthunt : 2
- @itsmesuresh : 2
- @keerthinarayan8 : 2
- @jaideepb : 1
- @Geminiseventh : 1
- @pantgovinda : 1
- @chikchirp : 1
- @kanika_22 : 1
- @tgirishkumar : 1
- @prasad_athereya : 1
- @sapana_almelkar : 1
- @dimpsdawns : 1
- @rubenmasc : 1
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.
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