DharmaQuiz: Afghanistan

Friday, November 8, 2013

Theme: Sun worship among Hindus

#DharmaQuiz 1586: Today is Chhath pooja mainly celebrated in Bihar. What do women give to Surya Bhagawan on this day?. Ans: They give Arghya to rising and setting sun. Along with water, wheat, sugarcane, bananas, milk and coconut too offered. Thanks to ‏@man8shree for details.
#DharmaQuiz 1587: Worshiping Solar deities is an ancient Indian custom. Which Aditya or Sun is the great Gayatri mantra dedicated to?. Ans: Savitr (Tat Savitur varenyam). @cgmagia explains futher - "Savitr" one of aditya offspring of Vedic deity Aditi. His name in Vedic Sanskrit connotes impeller, rouser, vivifier.
#DharmaQuiz 1588: The 7th day after Sun starts his northern ascent (Uttarayana), Hindus celebrate a festival dedicated to Sun. Name it. Ans: Ratha Saptami.
#DharmaQuiz 1589: This is a temple dedicated to Surya or Sun God. Also a UNESCO World heritage site. Where is it? Ans: Konark, Puri, Odisha. @amitagra21 explains further that this is not a temple anymore, but is only the remnants of a grand temple destroyed by "Kalapahar".

DQ 1589 ; From Wiki
#DharmaQuiz 1590: Name this community found in North India, Pakistan & Afghan, who were historically Sun-worshipers. Ans: Gujjars -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurjar - Answers with Suryavamshi or Suryavanshi also accepted.

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Friday, April 20, 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)

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Friday, November 8, 2013