Theme: Hindu Astrology and Calendar
- #DharmaQuiz 1596: Out of the 60 Hindu Samvatsaras, which samvatsara are we currently in?. Ans: Vijaya Nama Samvatsara.
- #DharmaQuiz 1597: During which calendar month (Jan to Dec) did Dakshinayana start in 2013? Ans: July.
- #DharmaQuiz 1598: Today is Sharad Ritu and Kartika maasa in South India. Which Ritu (ecological season) is it in most of North India today?. Ans: Hemanta Ritu (pre winter season). Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritu_%28Indian_season%29
- #DharmaQuiz 1599: As per the Hindu astronomical period of time measurement, we are in the 7th Manvantara. Which Manu is this attributed to?. Ans: Vaivaswata Manvantara. Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manvantara
- #DharmaQuiz 1600: There are four padas (quarters) for Kali Yuga. In which pada are we today, per Hindu Astrology?. Ans: First Pada.
Topper for session 242:
- @SarathRamakrish : 5
- @KaushikRg : 5
- @shawjipk : 5
- @GuruCharan99 : 5
Congrats to:
- @bsr3012 : 4
- @sndpmysuru : 4
- @sweetandu : 3
- @man8shree : 3
- @gbhat_ : 2
- @madhukarmp : 2
- @DrPannagDesai : 2
- @JagannathAjnabi : 2
- @nareshdixit82 : 1
- @bhrigupathi : 1
- @Livenletlive33 : 1
- @shakkuiyer : 1
- @SriAiyer2RS : 1
- @kirankonnects : 1
- @drarora_gaurav : 1
- @pvnananth : 1
- @Telugutalli : 1
See you next week.
Theme: Dakshinayana
- Today is Dakshinayana start date. For next 6 months, which way sun will move, when observed from the northern hemisphere? #DharmaQuiz 1491. Ans: Southwards.
- If Uttarayana is for enlightenment, then Dakshinayana is typically for what? a) Tarpanas. b) Purification. c) Both. #DharmaQuiz 1492. Ans: Both.
- Name 1 person from Mahabharata, who could die at will,so waited for Uttarayana Punyakala, instead of dying in Dakshinayana. #DharmaQuiz 1493. Ans: Bhishma
- One year of humans is one day for Devas. Is Dakshinayana the day for Devas or night? #DharmaQuiz 1494. Ans: Night
- When Sun enters Makara rashi, Uttarayana begins. Which rashi does Sun enter to start Dakshinayana? #DharmaQuiz 1495. Ans: Karkataka.
Toppers for session 223:
- @surenc1974 : 5
- @man8shree : 5
- @Libreboy : 5
- @sweetandu : 5
- @sharathinindia : 5
Congratulations to:
- @Susri1210 : 4
- @intodust_in : 4
- @manya_rao : 4
- @Tasmayi : 4
- @Tweelak : 4
- @cgmagia : 4
- @KaushikRg : 3
- @vachas9 : 3
- @cubicle_warrier : 3
- @PrachinVaani : 3
- @kirankonnects : 2
- @nitinsaini76 : 2
- @sushmitnath : 2
- @sumat_patel : 2
- @SarathRamakrish : 2
- @venkataa : 1
- @ramana1729 : 1
- @geffbeck : 1
- @Swt_Sadhana : 1
- @kishoregubburi : 1
- @madhuiyengar : 1
- @kbharada : 1
- @stormylook : 1
- @pushp_onenonly : 1
- @IamParinShah : 1
- @sunilmumbaikar : 1
- @vijaykk304 : 1
- @akshri_250 : 1
- @siyaramsharma : 1
- @mahakbhawani : 1
- @ranjandey007 : 1
- @Rashtravaadi2 : 1
- @seeniram : 1
- @Keefarqpaindha : 1
- @KARTHIKESHMOUDG : 1
- @theakarshan : 1
- @Bgiridharr : 1
- @jemin_p : 1
- @DabanggHindu : 1
- @sreekannoth : 1
- @voxindica : 1
- @kbarthwal : 1
- @ManishManke : 1
- @pvsswamy : 1
- @mishra_alpana : 1
- @Matressee : 1
Enjoy!
