DharmaQuiz: November 2011

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

DharmaQuiz Session 103: 29-Nov-2011

DharmaQuiz Session 103: 29-Nov-2011
Theme: Indian classical Dance Forms

#DharmaQuiz 869 : Name this Indian classical dance from Andhra Pradesh, which usually has Krishna Leela Tarangini number as music. Ans: Kuchipudi
Name this classical Indian dance from Uttar Pradesh, whose Sanskrit name means "The story teller". #DharmaQuiz 870. Ans: Kathak
Name this classical dance form from Odisha, which is referred in ancient Natya Shastra, as "Odra-Magadhi" - #DharmaQuiz 871. Ans: Odissi
Name this 500 year old classical dance form from Asom, which a Vaishnava saint Srimanta Sankardeva created. #DharmaQuiz 872. Ans: Sattriya Nritya
{Final, open till 11 PM} Name the classical dance from a tiny NE Indian state, with Krishna & Radha's Raas Leela as theme. #DharmaQuiz 873. Ans: Manipuri

Scores for this session:

@bhaviknz : 5
@DevNakshi : 5
@me_labelle : 5
@vcd_87 : 5

@FEEL4INDIA : 4
@shibu_kt : 4
@Dhruv_rathore : 4
@iSaakshi : 4
@saurabhvc : 4

@mamtan14 : 3
@amitgupta_lnct : 3
@sharathinindia : 3
@hchaturv : 3
@RohitRajpurohit : 3

@Rasraj : 2
@chikchirp : 2

@man0jsharma : 1
@yourwhineguy : 1
@kishan_harathi : 1
@itsmesuresh : 1
@subodh1945 : 1
@kanika_22 : 1
@Ethirajans : 1
@psudo : 1
@hindu_tweeter : 1
@manohar_sram : 1
@delhidreams : 1

Congratulations to all the above. Also, many attempted without getting to score board and thanks to them too for their interest.

Feel free to leave comments on topic suggestions or other matters related to DharmaQuiz.
Till next time!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

DharmaQuiz Session 102: 25-Nov-2011

DharmaQuiz Session 102: 25-Nov-2011
Theme: Religious Conversion Quotes

Name the very famous person of 20th century India who claimed: "I Call Myself a Sanatani Hindu" - #DharmaQuiz 864. Ans: Mahatma Gandhi
Name the 19th century's most famous Hindu monk, who termed religious conversion as "religious perversion". #DharmaQuiz 865. Ans: Swami Vivekananda
Name the very scholarly President of India who claimed: "The idea of one single religion for the humankind is illogical". #DharmaQuiz 866. Ans: Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Name the 19th century monk, whose famous Samaj encourages conversion back to Hinduism for those who left earlier. #DharmaQuiz 867. Ans: Swami Dayananda Saraswathi, founder of Arya Samaj.
{final,open till 11 PM} Name the Hindu educationalist, who propagated Sangathan & Shuddhi, a Hindu reform movement in 1920s. #DharmaQuiz 868. Ans: Swami Shraddhanand

Here is a collection of quotes from Hinduwisdom site: http://www.hinduwisdom.info/Conversion.htm

For this particular quiz, my apologies as I could not gather all correct answers on time to publish the scores. The new Twitter web interface with "Activity" incorporated, makes it very tough to gather the info.

Also, this particular session is a bit off topic to the general trend of Dharmaquiz which is usually focusing on scriptures & sampradayas (rituals) of Indic Dharma.

See you next time!

DharmaQuiz Session 101: 22-Nov-2011

DharmaQuiz Session 101: 22-Nov-2011
Theme: Hindu Scriptures

Technically, Ramayana and Mahabharata belong to which category of Hindu scriptures? a)Upanishad. b)Veda. c) Itihasa. - #DharmaQuiz 859. Ans: c- Itihasa.
Dhanurveda belongs to which category of Hindu scriptures? d)Purana. e)Upaveda. f)Veda. #DharmaQuiz 860. Ans: e- Upaveda
Among Hindu scriptures, Garuda is a type of; g)Gita. h)Upanishad. i)Purana. - #DharmaQuiz 861. Ans: Purana
Jyotisha or Astrology is a type of what Hindu scripture? j)Nyaya k)Vedanga l)Purana. #DharmaQuiz 862. Ans: Vedanga
Which category of Hindu scripture declares, "Ekam Sat, Viprah Bahuda vadanti"? #DharmaQuiz 863. Ans: Vedas, specifically Rig Veda.

For this particular session, I could not compile the answering tweeple IDs with scores. My apologies.

See you next time!

Friday, November 18, 2011

DharmaQuiz Session 100: 18-Nov-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 80 updates.

Session 100: November 18, 2011
Theme: General Hindu Items

In Mahabharata, which prominent warrior waited till "Uttarayan Punyakaala" for his inevitable death? #DharmaQuiz 852. Ans: Bhishma
What was the name of the Rakshasa or demon who turned into a golden deer form in Ramayana, visible to Sita? #DharmaQuiz 853. Ans: Maaricha
Vedas are the oldest religious books among the surviving religions of the world today. What is the 1st word in the 1st Veda? #DharmaQuiz 854. Ans: First 3 words: "Om AgnimeeLe Puroheetam" from Rig Veda.
Name the very famous Guru of India, who established 4 mathas in 4 corners of India and revived Sanatana Dharma: #DharmaQuiz 855. Ans: Shankaracharya or Adi Shankara.
Name the Purana which describes the marriage of Shiva and Parvati. It is also the largest among the 18 Maha Puranas. #DharmaQuiz 856. Ans: Skanda Purana. Note the "largest" purana hint too.
Name the Hindu Goddess whose Sanskrit name essentially translates as "The Invincible". #DharmaQuiz 858. Ans: Durga

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

@shibu_kt : 6 (Clinched the first prize, which is "Transforming India" book for this special 100th edition of DharmaQuiz, with this fast and correct tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/shibu_kt/status/137507575636832256)
@pirateadmiral : 6
@sharathinindia : 6
@bickybadhera : 6
@Sammy_2912 : 6
@scharati : 6
@bhootnath : 6
@ramas_cal : 6
@vipulgupta1976 : 6
@amitgupta_lnct : 6
@arunz : 6

@Equateall : 5
@aparazzi : 5
@idurgesh : 5
@some_indian : 5
@twitrkshukla : 5
@Amaresh80 : 5
@man0jsharma : 5
@FEEL4INDIA : 5
@NPatnaik55 : 5
@shawjipk : 5
@shaileshsoni : 5
@sgdas2004 : 5
@nationalizer : 5
@kishan_harathi : 5
@stormylook : 5
@bhaviknz : 5
@iSaakshi : 5
@jemin_p : 5
@venkateshkm : 5
@sharmisthaNandy : 5
@lodyaashi : 5
@kishor_narayan : 5
@saurabhvc : 5
@clumsycoder :5

@Dhruv_rathore : 4
@vcd_87 : 4
@DevNakshi : 4
@itsmesuresh : 4
@rahulbagati : 4
@pchaturved : 4
@dwellerinme : 4
@chikchirp : 4
@gchellappan : 4
@pkagrawala : 4
@iNIMISH : 4
@GauthamPG : 4
@pvaidyaraj : 4
@Mimaniya : 4
@RohitRajpurohit : 4

@chhayank : 3
@imukuvacha : 3
@ashwi26 : 3
@SaradhiTweets : 3
@jaideepb : 3
@manohar_sram : 3
@GirishLN : 3
@AbhiUwach : 3

@yourwhineguy : 2
@dhruvhere : 2
@mayaadvaita : 2
@luckyfresh : 2
@mukunthaniyer : 2

@NikhilNikunj : 1
@kapil_dev : 1
@nation1st : 1
@sudhen03 : 1
@boribunder : 1
@ganeshmahnar : 1
@vvsn : 1
@mahalikesme : 1
@gpg_28 : 1
@shutter_butter : 1
@Mahi_66 : 1
@2thsculptor : 1
@AmiSri : 1
@subodh1945 : 1
@centerofright : 1
@VenkatKL : 1

Congratulations to the nearly 80 folks listed above! Also, thanks to all those who attempted as well as those who are silently following the tweets or blog. Without your active participation, there won't be any quiz :)

This was THE 100th edition!! A significant milestone achieved by this quiz started on one afternoon in a casual way. Usually these quiz sessions happen on Tuesday and/or Friday afternoon India time, while being open for at least 5 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.

DharmaQuiz Session 99: 15-Nov-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 79 updates.

Session 99: November 15, 2011
Theme: Hindu Samskaras

Name the Hindu Samskara or rites of passage, wherein a newborn is given a name(s). #DharmaQuiz 847. Ans: Namakarana
Name the Hindu Samskara, in which the child is fed cereal for the first time. a)Seemanta. b)Anna prashana. c)Deeksha. #DharmaQuiz 848. Ans: b - Anna Prashana
Karna Vedha is a Hindu Samskara or rite, performed on a child. Which organ does it involve? #DharmaQuiz 849. Ans: Ear. It's about piercing the ear.
Vivaha is very important Hindu Samskara. Which of the 4 Ashramas do the couple enter after marriage? #DharmaQuiz 850. Ans: Grihasta Ashrama
{Final, open till 9PM} What's the Sanskrit name for Hindu funeral rites? d) Jatkarma. e)Nishkarma. f) Antyeshti. #DharmaQuiz 851. Ans: f - Antyeshti

For more subtle but effective description of all 16 Hindu Samskaras, please refer to:
http://hinduism.about.com/od/basics/a/Hindu-Samskaras.htm

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

Top Scorers!

@TheArvindDhar : 5
@itsmesuresh : 5
@saurabhvc : 5
@sureshvar : 5
@vijirak : 5
@mayureshgaikwad : 5
@sgdas2004 : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@arunz : 5
@iSaakshi : 5
@pkagrawala : 5
@shaileshsoni : 5
@pvaidyaraj : 5
@DevNakshi : 5
@AbhiUwach : 5

Others :

@jaideepb : 4
@Amaresh80 : 4
@urs_sandeepan : 4
@amitgupta_lnct : 4
@twitrkshukla : 4
@bhaviknz : 4
@gkundra : 4
@Sammy_2912 : 4
@chikchirp : 4
@imukuvacha : 4
@pchaturved : 4
@manohar_sram : 3
@patilso : 3
@vcd_87 : 3
@__alka : 2
@subtlechat : 2
@subhashpakhare : 2
@nvignesh93 : 2
@zincoshine : 2
@idurgesh : 2
@gchellappan : 2
@colnrkurup : 2
@i_m_prathamesh : 2
@sharmarohitraj : 2
@adrajiv : 1
@hchaturv : 1
@anivyas : 1
@man0jsharma : 1
@vismayshah : 1
@ashwi26 : 1
@bickybadhera : 1
@da_enlightened1 : 1
@schandrask : 1
@bhootnath : 1
@arjundubey21 : 1
@Rona36 : 1
@manu_bhaarat : 1
@Aps4466 : 1
@miumesh : 1
@BelajarHindu : 1
@2thsculptor : 1
@schandrask : 1
@KumarSinha : 1
@AmiSri : 1
@subodh1945 : 1
@upendrverma : 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 100th edition!! . Usually these quiz sessions happen on Tuesday and/or Friday afternoon India time, while being open for at least 5 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, November 15, 2011

DharmaQuiz Session 98: 4-Nov-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 78 updates.

Session 98: November 4, 2011
Theme: Misc topics

What's the name of Goddess in the holy Hindu city of Kashi or Varanasi? #DharmaQuiz 842. Ans: Vishalakshi (also Annapurna)
What's the name of the Lord in Karnataka's famous Melukote temple? #DharmaQuiz 843. Ans: Cheluvanarayana Swami (Vishnu)
Who was blind among these 4 dasas? a)Kabir das b) Kanaka das c) Sur Das d) Chandi das. #DharmaQuiz 844. Ans: c - Surdas
What was Ramakrishna Paramahamsa's mother's name? #DharmaQuiz 845. Ans: Chandramani Devi
In Ramayana one of King Dasharatha's wives had two sons. Name her. #DharmaQuiz 846. Ans: Sumitra

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

@pvaidyaraj : 5
@amitgupta_lnct : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@ajith_shetty : 5
@kishor_narayan : 4
@vishchan : 4
@itsmesuresh : 4
@matarishva : 4
@saurabhvc : 4
@NPatnaik55 : 4
@imukuvacha : 4
@KPGanesh : 4
@Susri1210 : 3
@Sammy_2912 : 3
@RohitRajpurohit : 3
@iSaakshi : 3
@pchaturved : 3
@DevNakshi : 3
@wavehit : 2
@Ajay_witter : 2
@Ethirajans : 2
@mjrajput : 2
@chikchirp : 2
@mayureshgaikwad : 2
@Balaji__S : 2
@man0jsharma : 2
@vinaybsub : 2
@subodh1945 : 2
@Rona36 : 2
@bharath_yadav : 2
@bhaviknz : 1
@zincoshine : 1
@venkateshkm : 1
@ASHISHRAJE1 : 1
@AmiSri : 1
@Andewalla : 1
@upendrverma : 1
@RramachandranR : 1
@vcd_87 : 1
@mohittrivedi : 1
@tgirishkumar : 1
@mediacrooks : 1
@khamandhokla : 1
@jaideepb : 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.

DharmaQuiz Session 97: 1-Nov-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 77 updates.

Session 97: November 1, 2011
Theme: Karnataka

Which river's banks is the Ramayana famed Rushya Muka hill is on? a)Tunga Bhadra. b)Yamuna c)Mahanadi. #DharmaQuiz 837. Ans: a- Tunga Bhadra
Name the Atma Linga temple in coastal Karnataka that is said to have been deified by Ravana. d)Sirsi e)Gokarna f)Nanjangud. #DharmaQuiz 838. Ans: e - Gokarna
In 2007 Gomateshwara statue in Karnataka was voted as 1 of the Seven wonders of India. Who was Bahubali's (Gomata) brother? #DharmaQuiz 839. Ans: Bharata.
Name the 1st Muslim poet to write in Kannada (19th century), whose Tatva padas (moral poems) are still popular among Hindus. #DharmaQuiz 840. Ans: Santa Shishunala Sharif
There is a beach in Karnataka,near Gokarna, which is in the shape of the most auspicious symbol for Hindus. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 841. Ans: Om Beach

Just for this quiz, I will skip the list of tweeple who answered rightly. Too late to compile them now.

Congratulations 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.

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