DharmaQuiz: April 2012

Friday, April 27, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 133: 27-Apr-2012

Theme: Acharya Trayas or Three Acharyas who revived Hinduism.

Which place in the East did Adi Shankara establish one of his four Sanatana Dharma peethas? (Govardhana Peetha here) #DharmaQuiz 1021. Ans: Puri, Odisha.
What was the birth name of the Shri Ramanuja Acharya? He was born 995 years ago in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, on this day! #DharmaQuiz 1022. Ans: Ilaya Perumal (also Lakshmana)
NV Isaeva termed this Hindu in a book, as "the most brilliant personality in history of Indian thought". Name the acharya. #DharmaQuiz 1023. Adi Shankara
Ramanujacharya's philosophy is called Vishishtadvaita because it combines Advaita with what? #DharmaQuiz 1024. Ans: Vishesha or Attributes
{Final, Open till 11PM} With Shankara & Ramanuja, who is added to form the "Acharya Traya", three who revived Hindu Dharma? #DharmaQuiz 1025. Ans: Madhwa Acharya.

Top Scorers:

@sheefal : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@cpdarshi : 5
@pvaidyaraj : 5
@keerthinarayan8 : 5
@iSaakshi : 5
@pirateadmiral : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5

Congratulations to:

@sweetandu : 4
@boltsman : 4
@FEEL4INDIA : 4
@neerajstpl : 4
@vinodvyas220 : 4
@surenc1974 : 4

@ongibongi : 3
@hindu_tweeter : 3
@DevNakshi : 3

@aravozhukkam : 2
@gupta_n : 2
@jp_surat : 2

@iSumitRk : 1
@vschanna : 1
@ravi_saraogi : 1
@imukuvacha : 1
@vicci0606 : 1
@mabhik : 1
@jemin_p : 1
@BhrashtaDutt : 1
@MukulKMishra : 1
@RohitRajpurohit : 1
@subodh1945 : 1
@akhilm176 : 1
@BhatJayaram : 1
@Susri1210 : 1

Good luck next time to those who attempted, but didn't make to the list today.

Friday, April 20, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 132: 18-Apr-2012

Theme: Hindu Population Across Countries

This country has the largest percentage of Hindus as a part of its total population. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 1016. Ans: Nepal 86.5% (India 80.5% now)
There are 3 nations in the world where Hindus form more than 50% of total population. Name this 3rd one off African coast. #DharmaQuiz 1017. Ans: Mauritius (54% Hindus)
Name the South American nation with largest percentage of Hindus (28%). Also has Hindi as a recognized regional language. #DharmaQuiz 1018. Ans: Guyana
This tiny nation in the middle of Pacific Ocean, has the world's fifth largest percentage of Hindu population. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 1019. Ans: Fiji.
Which nation has the least % of Hindus in South Asia today?Had a Hindu majority few centuries back. #DharmaQuiz 1020. Ans: Pakistan (Considering Afghanistan and Maldives too)

Top Scorers:

@mebrahmin : 5
@iSaakshi : 5
@hchaturv : 5
@iSumitRk : 5
@pvaidyaraj : 5
@DevNakshi : 5
@Amaresh80 : 5
@AjitVGupta : 5

Also, congratulations to:

@clumsycoder : 4
@rahulghildiyal : 4
@Rakeshpundir15 : 4
@vipulgupta1976 : 4
@pinkelephanta : 4
@sharathinindia : 4
@boltsman : 4

@grk001 : 3
@vinaybsub : 3
@Marut_ : 3
@vinodvyas220 : 3
@mamtan14 : 3

@abhishek_2411 : 2
@malleshwara : 2
@patelmann : 2
@TheArvindDhar : 2
@adityaagnihotri : 2
@dr_bikram_rml : 2
@27on08 : 2
@sanmeshk : 2
@nvignesh93 : 2

@maverick_006 : 1
@FatAngryBird : 1
@EternalWhiner : 1
@sharathinindia : 1
@ashishgrover : 1
@Jaadoo_jupiter : 1
@Manjunaath : 1
@amodiahs : 1
@Dhanushm : 1
@ISB_Devil : 1
@oneandonlydilip : 1
@praveenmla : 1
@pramodthap : 1
@hemantbhatia : 1
@shyekra : 1
@aususa7 : 1
@ashutoshrawal : 1
@jkssel : 1
@rajgunda : 1
@Matsharma : 1
@dinnair123 : 1
@2thsculptor : 1
@kk_ahm : 1
@ISB_Devil : 1
@jemin_p : 1
@_gauravrai : 1

Many thanks to all participants. Keep up your interest and write comments to suggest newer & interesting, yet relevant topics for Hindu society!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 131: 17-Apr-2012

Theme: Dalit or Backward Caste born Bhakti Movement Hindu Saints

Name this shoemaker from Uttar Pradesh, who became a very famous Bhakti movement saint poet 500-550 years back. #DharmaQuiz 1011. Ans: Sant Ravidass or Rohidas
Name this saint poet from Karnataka, who died 403 yrs back, with a legend that Udupi's Krishna statue rotated 180' for him! #DharmaQuiz 1012. Ans: Kanaka Dasa
Name this saint poet from Punjab, who was a barber to King of Rewa. But became very famous spreading Rama Naama. #DharmaQuiz 1013. Ans: Bhagat Sain
Name this Saint Poet from Rajasthan, born 1415 CE, Shishya of Ramanand. His 3 hymns made to Sikh holy book Granth Sahib. #DharmaQuiz 1014. Ans: Dhanna Bhagat
Name this Saint, born on Godavari's bank, whose work Bhaktamaal included Muslim saint's works too. #DharmaQuiz 1015. Ans: Bhakta Nabha Das.

Top Scorers:

@prashanthkpp : 5
@pinkelephanta : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@TheArvindDhar : 5
@gupta_n : 5
@neerajstpl : 5
@iSaakshi : 5

Congratulations to:

@sheefal : 4
@DevNakshi : 4
@hchaturv : 4
@mamtan14 : 4
@iSumitRk : 3
@vinodvyas220 : 3
@RishMundhra : 3
@vschanna : 2
@manohar_sram : 2
@philAmit : 1
@VijayShenli : 1
@Susri1210 : 1
@OmaRamChoudhary : 1
@lldhr : 1
@MV_BN : 1
@ulatyabomba : 1
@SharmaTweeting : 1
@ranganaathan : 1
@SameerPoojary : 1
@sharad_51 : 1
@GrandIndusJurix : 1
@ajayacharya : 1
@Gaandeeva : 1
@vinay_FCB : 1
@subhashpakhare : 1
@abhipar7 : 1
@nation1st : 1

Please keep a reference to this particular blog post. Read the life story of each of these Bhakti saints. It's fascinating on how they brought equality during their periods, fighting discrimination. Each one of them is a role model for today's Hindu.

Also research and leave comments similar Dalit (SC/ST) or backward caste born Hindu sadhus, mahants, gurus, babas and much more. We need to educate ourselves of the positive side of universal brotherhood instances among Hindus.

Friday, April 13, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 130: 13-Apr-2012

Theme: Hindu Festivals in the month of April.

Which language people in India celebrate pompously the festival of Vishu in the month ofApril? #DharmaQuiz 1006. Ans: Malayalam
Asom celebrates 3 Bihu festivals. Rongali Bihu, Bhogali Bihu and Kongali Bihu. Which onecomes in April? #DharmaQuiz 1007. Ans: Rongali Bihu, also called as Bohak Bihu.
Name this festival celebrated with Bhangra & Giddha, which happens every year on April13th, a rare fixed date in India. #DharmaQuiz 1008. Ans: Baisakhi.
Name this festival that happens on Vaishakha month's 3rd day, when millions of Hindu women buy new jewellery. #DharmaQuiz 1009. Ans. Akshaya Tritiya.
{Final, Open till 11 PM} Which day of Chaitra month is Bhagawan Rama's birthday celebrated? #DharmaQuiz 1010. Ans: Navami or 9th day.

Today's Top scorers:

@rahulghildiyal : 5
@rk_kulkarni : 5
@Amaresh80 : 5
@kishor_narayan : 5
@pirateadmiral : 5
@surenc1974 : 5
@clumsycoder : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@philAmit : 5
@abhishek_2411 : 5
@DevNakshi : 5
@ramas_cal : 5
@iSumitRk : 5
@gupta_n : 5
@iSaakshi : 5

Congrats to:

@pkagrawala : 4
@sharad_51 : 4
@Dhanushm : 4

@Manjunaath : 3
@keerthinarayan8 : 3
@AjitVGupta : 3

@_Innovision : 2
@i_Balaji : 2
@ramprakash74 : 2
@hchaturv : 2
@udgeetha : 2
@Rasraj : 2

@Harsh1011 : 1
@jineesh_blr : 1
@hchaturv : 1
@MalayalamHashs : 1
@virendersj : 1
@gchellappan : 1
@sanjaykhera11 : 1
@rameshnswamy : 1
@kooolkaran : 1
@rahulbhasker84 : 1
@gchellappan : 1
@Geminiseventh : 1

Many thanks to all your participation. Many more attempted, but could not make it there.

Better luck next Tuesday or Friday!

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!

Friday, April 27, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 133: 27-Apr-2012

Friday, April 20, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 132: 18-Apr-2012

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 131: 17-Apr-2012

Friday, April 13, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 130: 13-Apr-2012

Friday, April 6, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 129: 6-Apr-2012

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