DharmaQuiz Session 223: 16-Jul-2013

Theme: Dakshinayana

1. Today is Dakshinayana start date. For next 6 months, which way sun will move, when observed from the northern hemisphere? #DharmaQuiz 1491. Ans: Southwards.
2. If Uttarayana is for enlightenment, then Dakshinayana is typically for what? a) Tarpanas. b) Purification. c) Both. #DharmaQuiz 1492. Ans: Both.
3. Name 1 person from Mahabharata, who could die at will,so waited for Uttarayana Punyakala, instead of dying in Dakshinayana. #DharmaQuiz 1493. Ans: Bhishma
4. One year of humans is one day for Devas. Is Dakshinayana the day for Devas or night?  #DharmaQuiz 1494. Ans: Night
5. When Sun enters Makara rashi, Uttarayana begins. Which rashi does Sun enter to start Dakshinayana? #DharmaQuiz 1495. Ans: Karkataka.

Toppers for session 223:

1. @surenc1974 : 5
2. @man8shree : 5
3. @Libreboy : 5
4. @sweetandu : 5
5. @sharathinindia : 5

Congratulations to:

1. @Susri1210 : 4
2. @intodust_in : 4
3. ‏@manya_rao : 4
4. @Tasmayi : 4
5. @Tweelak : 4
6. @cgmagia : 4

1. @KaushikRg : 3
2. @vachas9 : 3
3. @cubicle_warrier : 3
4. @PrachinVaani : 3

1. @kirankonnects : 2
2. @nitinsaini76 : 2
3. @sushmitnath : 2
4. ‏@sumat_patel : 2
5. @SarathRamakrish : 2

1. @venkataa : 1
2. @ramana1729 : 1
3. @geffbeck : 1
4. @Swt_Sadhana : 1
5. @kishoregubburi : 1
6. ‏@madhuiyengar : 1
7. @kbharada : 1
8. @stormylook : 1
9. @pushp_onenonly : 1
10. @IamParinShah : 1
11. @sunilmumbaikar : 1
12. @vijaykk304 : 1
13. @akshri_250 : 1
14. @siyaramsharma : 1
15. @mahakbhawani : 1
16. @ranjandey007 : 1
17. ‏@Rashtravaadi2 : 1
18. @seeniram : 1
19. ‏@Keefarqpaindha : 1
20. @KARTHIKESHMOUDG : 1
21. @theakarshan : 1
22. @Bgiridharr : 1
23. ‏@jemin_p : 1
24. @DabanggHindu : 1
25. @sreekannoth : 1
26. ‏@voxindica : 1
27. @kbarthwal : 1
28. @ManishManke : 1
29. @pvsswamy : 1
30. @mishra_alpana : 1
31. @Matressee : 1

Enjoy!