DharmaQuiz: Purnima

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Jayanti festivals in Vaishakha/Jyestha months

#DharmaQuiz Session 331: 5-May-2015

#DharmaQuiz 2041: Today is Patrakar Diwas - a Jayanti for the most traveled ancient Indian name. He's in most puranic stories. Who? Ans: Sage Narada.

#DharmaQuiz 2042: On May 18th, Shani Jayanti is celebrated.
Which Hindu calendar month (Lunar) does it fall in? Ans: Vaishaka (Shaka), Jyeshtha (Vikram)

DQ 2042. Pic: jyotiskymart

#DharmaQuiz 2043: We just had Buddha Purnima yesterday - The birth, enlightenment and passing away of Buddha. Pali name for this day? Ans: Vesak or Vaishak

#DharmaQuiz 2044: 2015 Nepal Earthquake happened 2 days before Sita Navami. This Navami is a month after which other famous Navami festival? Ans: Rama Navami.

{Final, Open till 10 PM} #DharmaQuiz 2045: Last week we had Narasimha Jayanti. Does it occur a day before or after Kurma Jayanti? #Vishnu: Answer: Before Kurma Jayanti.

Scores for session 331:

@Simuntweets : 5
@chaitanyasoul : 5

‏@keewlguy : 4
@pramod_klr : 4

‏@shankar143pin : 3
@tweeteringuise : 3
‏@ksmsundaram1975 : 3

@netvisionindia : 2

@thapateros : 1
@DenseIdiot : 1
@thapateros : 1
@rinku3009 : 1
@krishnajagirdar :1
@mohan_doyizode : 1
‏@scd_nagraj : 1
@RamraoKP_ : 1
@deshi_mangoman : 1
‏@KishoreKeBol : 1
@radhakras21 : 1

Enjoy the summer!

Friday, August 16, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 229: 16-Aug-2013

Theme: Lakshmi Mata

1) Maa Lakshmi is worshiped as "Padmakshi". What does that name mean? #DharmaQuiz 1521. Ans: Eyes like that of Lotus.

2) Out of the Ashtha Lakshmi (8 forms of Lakshmi), which form is this? #DharmaQuiz 1522. Ans: Santana
Lakshmi the one blessing santana or progeny.

For DQ 1552 {Image: iskconbangalore.org}

3) This is a very famous Lakshi temple near the western coast of India. Built first 1300yrs ago.
Where? #DharmaQuiz 1523 Ans: Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Built first by Chalukya Empire in 700 AD.

For DQ 153 {Image: southpedicon2013.org}

4) Today is Vara Mahalakshmi vrata in south India. Does this festival fall closest to Shravana Purnima
or Shravana Amavasya? #DharmaQuiz 1524. Ans: Friday before Shravana Purnima.

5) Rig Veda's Shree Sukta praises Lakshmi as "Ishwareegm sarva bhootanam". What does that phrase mean? #DharmaQuiz 1525. Ans: The supreme Goddess of all beings.

Read the complete Shree Sukta and meaning here -> http://www.divyajivan.org/ashtalakshmi/sri_suktam.htm

Top scorers for session 229:

@vipulgupta1976 : 5
@ramas_cal : 5
@sushmahari : 5
@CJ_Shekhar : 5
@KaushikRg : 5
@man8shree : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@GayathriSrinath : 5
@surenc1974 : 5
@pangalanrao : 5

@sharathinindia : 4

@gboxam : 3

@rajsusraj : 2
@Sahyadri : 2
@tradetoday99 : 2
@Ramabhakthan : 2
@pramodgurav : 2
@vadiinna : 2
@pranavINC : 2
@HarishS66284892 : 2

@MadhuRa_april : 1
@Bengalur_Huduga : 1
@RangDeYaara : 1
@PrachinVaani : 1
@ranjandey007 : 1
@r_v_prasad : 1
@vinod_gowda : 1
@BhattJignes : 1
@SharathVS : 1
@SysEr : 1
@rajsusraj : 1
@konchady : 1
@cubicle_warrier : 1
@KS_Winchester93 : 1
@kmramanathan : 1
@aravinds91 : 1
@chaitanyadj : 1
@mobieng : 1
@haritirumalai : 1
@astrolife : 1
@VellaDev : 1
@sudarshan_v1 : 1
@GirishLN : 1
@terikehkeloonga : 1
@rahulbagati : 1
@prabhavabhat : 1
@ishuaadi : 1
@HinduRohini : 1
@RishiShenoy : 1
@kaunteya : 1
@octotus : 1
@BalachandarS : 1
@jodhra63 : 1

Congrats to all those who made to the list, as well as those who attempted. Jai Lakshmi Mata!

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 156: 14-Aug-2012

Theme: Hindu Chandramana Calendar

As per the Chandramana Hindu Calendar, for how many months once, an "Adhika Maasa" or extra month occurs? Ans: a) 33 b) 22 c)44. #DharmaQuiz 1136. Ans: a) 33 months. Slightly less than 33, but rounded off. @surnell gives the exact thing -> 32 months, 16 days, 3 hours and 12 minutes.
This is missing during an "Adhika Maasa" or extra month. Name it. d) Surya Tarpana. e) Surya Grahana. f) Surya Sankranti. #DharmaQuiz 1137. Ans: f) Surya Sankranti.
Which is the 5th basic element of a Hindu Pancha-anga, after Vaara, Tithi, Nakshatra & Yoga? g)Ganita. h) Maasa. i) Karana. #DharmaQuiz 1138. Ans: i) Karana.
All 12 months of Hindu calendar have "Adhipatis" or gods. Whose different names are those 12? j)Shiva. k)Vishnu. l)Brahma. #DharmaQuiz 1139. Ans: k) Vishnu.
How many days does Moon take per Hindu Chandramana calendar, to travel from Purnima to Purnima? m)29.531 n) 31.231 o) 27.898 #DharmaQuiz 1140. Ans: m) 29.531, after taking into account Earth's move around Sun.

Top Scorers:

@pkagrawala : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@udgeetha : 5
@CAKiranb : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@surnell : 5
@iSaakshi : 5

Congrats to:

@sharathinindia : 4
@geophyraj : 4
@abhipar7 : 4
@singhrakeshk : 4
@iSumitRk : 4
@surenc1974 : 4

@wickedparam : 3
@DevNakshi : 3
@dolby_mehul : 3
@prashanthkpp : 3
@pal_pec07 : 3

@Rasraj : 1
@bkapilyadav : 1
@navneet2frn : 1
@voxindica : 1

Thanks for everyone's participation. This was a bit tougher, but need us to research more thoroughly sometimes :)

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 152: 31-Jul-2012

Theme: Festivals of Shravana Month

During Shravana saturdays what's the popular chant when people go home to home seeking alms? a) Mahadev b) Govinda. c)Devi. #DharmaQuiz 1116. Ans: b) Govinda Govinda.
On the 8th day of Shravana month's 2nd paksha, a very famous born-in-prison child's birthday is celebrated. Whose? #DharmaQuiz 1117. Ans: Krishna.
During the Purnima day of Shravana month, some Hindus celebrate Upakarma festival. What do they change on that day? #DharmaQuiz 1118. Ans: Sacred Thread or Yajnopaveeta.
During Shravana month, sisters tie Raakhi to their brothers. Does Raksha Bandhan fall in Shukla paksha or Krishna paksha? #DharmaQuiz 1119. Ans: Purnima or Full moon day.
{Final, Open till 11PM} During Shravana month, there are Gowri poojas done by females each week. On which day of the week? #DharmaQuiz 1120. Ans: Tuesdays.