DharmaQuiz: Ramayana

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Friday, November 27, 2015

Hanuman

#DharmaQuiz Session 349: 27-Nov-2015

#DharmaQuiz 2131: Hanuman took Surya as his teacher. As guru dakshina, Surya asked Hanuman to help his son. Who was that son? Ans: Sugriva.

#DharmaQuiz 2132: During Ramayana times, the mighty Hanuman lived near Pampa lake. In which of today's Indian state is that region located? Ans: Karnataka.

#DharmaQuiz 2133: Anjaneya brings Dronagiri hill to search for Sanjivani to save Lakshmana.
In which Indian state today is Dronagiri in? Ans: Uttarakhand.

#DharmaQuiz 2134: In Mahabharata, which brave warrior's ratha / chariot had the Hanuman flag? Ans: Arjuna.

#DharmaQuiz 2135: Anjana's son Hanuman (Anjaneya or Bajrangbali), is an avatar of which mighty Bhagawan? Ans: Shiva.

Scores for session 349:

@tweeteringuise : 5
‏@iSaakshi : 5
@man8shree : 5
@Appu_Chikku : 5
@IndiafirstVM : 5
@jasshu7 : 5
@AadyaRao10 : 5
@anamika_99 : 5

@mamtan14 : 4
@SamitLive : 4
@mrsnrao : 4
@pandeyanant99 : 4

@Susri1210 : 3
@BluruLad : 3
@Swatiisme : 3
@manasdoon : 3
@AparnaAbhimanyu : 3

@tradetoday99 : 2
@neel_jai : 2
‏@raghur : 2
@ksharma2485 : 2
@ANILKUMARAN5 : 2
@VaibhavTweeeter : 2
@ChintanKahar : 2
@vamshitweet : 2
@vmguruprasath : 2

@manojdha : 1
@meenagor412 : 1
@vadirajayachit : 1
@alsorun : 1
@keshavaram : 1
@aatma_deep : 1
@nnsinha54 : 1
@pradeepbadaneha : 1
@ganeshmahnar : 1
@lodyaashi : 1
‏@POTTUKADALAI : 1
@agNishchay : 1
‏@shenoyorker : 1
‏@anujkapoor83 : 1
@harishkrcr : 1
@BMNikitha : 1
@rkvk2001 : 1
@vinayrkr : 1
@suryatej_borra : 1
@Panchjanyaa : 1
@jgdanjesh : 1
@sufferuddin : 1
@bhanubms : 1
@Sridhar_Salem : 1
@bezubaan : 1
@shivaparv : 1
@rspack_hosur : 1
@Rahulasm_ : 1
@chaitanyaMVS : 1
@NSSollapur : 1
@subodhdgame : 1
@PriyaLakar : 1
‏@arunrush : 1
@apar_rajesh : 1
‏@envee38 : 1
@shivprasath : 1

Praying to Bajrangbali to bless us all!

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Various types of Gitas

#DharmaQuiz Session 332: 12-May-2015

#DharmaQuiz 2046: Devarshi Narada called Bhagavad Gita in the Mahabharata, with what name in the Shanti parva? Ans: Hari Gita.

#DharmaQuiz 2047: Apart from Bhagavad Gita, mention one other Gita from Mahabharata. Ans: Sampaaka Gita, Vrita Gita, Anu Gita

#DharmaQuiz 2048: Brahma Gita is from which Hindu Purana? Ans: Skanda Purana.

#DharmaQuiz 2049: Devi Gita is from Devi Bhagavatam. Who wrote this? Ans: Vyasa Maharshi.

#DharmaQuiz 2050: Hanumad Gita is from Ramayana. It was a discourse to Hanuman by whom? Ans: Sita Mata.

Reference: http://www.indianscriptures.com/vedic-knowledge/sacred-scriptures/gita/gita-its-various-kinds

Scores for session 332:

@Simuntweets : 4

@Telugutalli : 3
@stormylook : 3
@sundeeppatkar : 3

@dark_horse824 : 1
‏@navale_rohit : 1
@AbhinavAhinav : 1
‏@Sridhar_Salem : 1
@ramakumar_ks : 1
@Rakesh_Hassan : 1
@bhs7rocks : 1
@SwathiRagha : 1
@AryanPaladin : 1
@Vamsee9002 : 1

And, don't forget to watch this. Fantastic summary of the Gita's and also the history of Indian civilization. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnbBrMfDpDA

Friday, March 27, 2015

Lord Shri Rama

#DharmaQuiz Session 325: 27-Mar-2015

#DharmaQuiz 2011: Valmiki Ramayana is primarily in which Chandas?
{Hint: 4 padas; 8 letters per pada} Ans: Anushtup chandas.

#DharmaQuiz 2012: Name a famous Hindu sant/philosopher born 998 years ago in south India, whose name literally means Rama's younger brother. Ans: Ramanuja Acharya.

#DharmaQuiz 2013: Out of the 4 Yugas, in which Yuga did Ramayana happen? Ans: Treta Yuga.

#DharmaQuiz 2014: Lord Shri Rama's birth place Ayodhya, is on the banks of which river? Ans: Sarayu.

{Final,Open till 10 PM} #DharmaQuiz 2015: Rama's mother Kausalya was from Dakshina Kosala. Which modern Indian states form Dakshina Kosala? Ans: Chhattisgarh and Western Odisha.

Scores for session 325:

@durgaramdas : 5
@SamitLive : 5
@UKKishor : 5
@IdamRashtray : 5
@ksmsundaram1975 : 5

@ASHISHTWITTED : 4
@mamtan14 : 4
@venivedivicky : 4
@deshi_mangoman : 4

@ankushraj29 : 3
@arunrush : 3
@stormylook : 3
@SnookyBangalore : 3
@kichumyname : 3
@paladugu_sri : 3

@keshavaram : 2
@agneepankh : 2
@choudharypravin : 2
@vkdwivedi21 : 2
@rinku3009 : 2
@Sa82020831 : 2
@VirendraPandey_ : 2
@RAMESH4184 : 2
@Sushuptii : 2
@AshutoshNSingh : 2
@rohitsamvada : 2
@mrsnrao : 2
@ChauhanUpendra : 2

@Twikramaditya : 1
@AbhinavAhinav : 1
@bnchy1946 : 1
@tmsatagoapan : 1
@yesveees : 1
@raghavendra3190 : 1
@mrkotians : 1
@kiranGowda0007 : 1
@Bh_Nitin89 : 1
@Keefarqpaindha : 1
@Mannmarziyan : 1
@ShaileshTewarie : 1
@NkBlr : 1
@amit_nit28 : 1
@_shomy : 1
@Haryanvi_Live : 1
@gullumishra : 1
@Anoopsri : 1
@Smoking_Sadhu : 1
@ankitindia1 : 1
@satyapremee : 1
@Shivsankar : 1
@radhekrishan68 : 1
@TorontoDreams : 1
@nandaakumar : 1
@sunilmumbaikar : 1
@KeenSachin : 1
@DrAVarma : 1
@drsriramvdongre : 1
@viveksingh16 : 1
@bharathkalva : 1
@SoumM1 : 1
@Vamsee9002 : 1
@harikumarv1241 : 1
@VijayWriter : 1

Have a great Rama Navami!

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Spring festivals of India

#DharmaQuiz Session 322: 17-Mar-2015

#DharmaQuiz 1996: On March 1st, a fabulous yearly festival of elephant decorations was in Kerala.
Name the festival. Ans: Paripally Gajamela

DQ 1996 - Pic: hangouts.co.in

#DharmaQuiz 1997: On Holi, a very colourful "Holika dahan" happens in Rajasthan. Conducted by which royal family? Ans: Mewar.

DQ 1997: Image: udaipurblog

#DharmaQuiz 1998: Chapchar Kut is a 600+ year history filled spring festival of North East India. Of which state? Ans: Mizoram.

DQ 1998: Pic: holidayswa

#DharmaQuiz 1999: Shigmo is a spring festival of a small state, with Ramayana and Mahabharata scenes. Which state? Ans: Goa

DQ 1999. Pic: sanjeevnitv

#DharmaQuiz 2000: Name the public cooking festival that got 10,00,000+
women. World record! Ans: Attukal Pongala, Attukal Bhagavathy temple in Kerala.

DQ 2000. Pic: hillpost.in

Scores for session 322:

@RakeshChouhan : 5
@karthikjana : 5

@man8shree : 4

@rkrprabhu : 2
@arunrush : 2
@KSVSUBRAMANIAN : 2
@prashant_ind : 2

‏@navaltiger : 1
@drkravindran : 1
@_Narad : 1
‏@dhpavan : 1
@arvdhamo : 1
@devang622 : 1
‏@vishnu_kt : 1
@satishkg : 1
@rao_deepak : 1
@ramjiyahoo : 1
@Aish17aer : 1
@redpea79 : 1
@therajasekar : 1
@rakeshjmishra : 1
@krsngh : 1
@sweetvismaya : 1
@HinduRohini : 1

Time to cheer! 2000 questions of Dharma Quiz completed :)

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Theme: Ramayana

DharmaQuiz Session 314: 20-Jan-2015

#DharmaQuiz 1956: Name the bow that Shri Rama broke during Sita Swayamwara.
#Ramayana Ans: Shunabha.
Read more on Sunabha or Shunabha here -> http://vhp.org/cultural-heritage/ramayan/lesson-6

#DharmaQuiz 1957: Dasharatha and Kausalya had a daughter who was given for adoption. Name the mother who adopted Shanta, the girl. Ans: Vershini. Kausalya's sister.

#DharmaQuiz 1958: Who cursed emperor Dasharatha, to die of "putra shoka" (grief of being away from loved son)? Ans: Shravana Kumara's parents. Shantanu and Jnanavanti.

#DharmaQuiz 1959: Name Emperor Dasharatha's daughter-in-law, whose name sounds like a famous river in Goa. Ans: Mandavi.

{Final,Open till 10.00PM} #DharmaQuiz 1960: Who taught Yoga to Shri Rama? There's a massive 32,000 shloka text on this teaching. Ans: Rishi Vasishta. The book is Yoga-Vaasishta compiled by Maharshi Valmiki.

Scores for session 314:

‏@Simuntweets : 4
@pramod_klr : 4
@deshi_mangoman : 4

@ajaypawardr : 3
@durgaramdas : 3
@RakeshChouhan : 3
@vinod_gowda : 3
‏@bulletguru : 3
@rajeshrajput1 : 3
@Sunil_Rao_MS : 3

@anamika_99 : 2
@KrishSuresh7 : 2
‏@cgmagia : 2

@pravsly : 1
@rajeshtiwari1 : 1
‏@Hisxclency1 : 1
‏@Telugutalli : 1
‏@RamraoKP_ : 1
@thapateros : 1
@anityakr : 1
‏@AmatyaKautilya : 1
@brat_mj : 1
@mast_manav : 1
‏@Anoopsri : 1
@voxindica : 1
@SwathiRagha : 1
@sheelakraj : 1
@stormylook : 1
‏@keshavhosahalli : 1
‏@anand61084 : 1
@anand61084 : 1
@sun_pathak : 1
@rakeshjmishra : 1
‏@NkBlr : 1

Interestingly, no one got the first answer right here! Many were on Pinaki.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Theme: Hindu Scriptures

DharmaQuiz Session 302: 17-Oct-2014

#DharmaQuiz 1896: Is Ramcharitmanas older or Artha Shastra? Ans: Artha Shastra by Kautilya. Almost 2000 years older than Ramcharitmanas of Tulasidas.

#DharmaQuiz 1897: Which one of these is a Vaishnava purana?
Padma or Brahmanda. Ans: Padma.

#DharmaQuiz 1898: Name any one Itihasa (historical account) from Hindu scriptures.
Ans: Ramayana or Mahabharata.

#DharmaQuiz 1899: Is Mundaka upanishad that contains "Brahma vid Brahmaiva bhavati", a part of Yajur veda or Atharva veda? Ans: Atharva veda.

#DharmaQuiz 1900: Shrauta sutra and Smarta sutra, are a part of which of the six Vedangas? Ans: Kalpa.

Scores for session 302:

@sankarbe : 5
@Telugutalli : 5
@GuruCharan99 : 5

@AmatyaKautilya : 4

@PrinceArihan : 3
@Simuntweets : 3
@kepalagudde : 3

@nikhil__13 : 2
@deshi_mangoman : 2
@rajeshrajput1 : 2
@23nutty : 2

‏@Beingamby : 1

@ahmednkhan : 1
@sanya53 : 1
@Anirvachan : 1
‏@drarora_gaurav : 1
@Karmasura : 1
@anityakr : 1
@bapufromzalawad : 1
@srijai : 1
@ProtectIndia : 1
@SwathiRagha : 1
@rinku3009 : 1
‏@sudhirapai : 1
@TedhiLakeer : 1

Good show today.

Friday, October 10, 2014

Hindu festivals in October 2014

DQ 1888. Pic from spiritualbangalore.com

DharmaQuiz Session 300: 10-Oct-2014

#DharmaQuiz 1886: This week we had the jayanti of Ramayana's writer.
Also, a famous Rajput princess famous for Rama/Krishna bhajans. Who? Ans: Meera

#DharmaQuiz 1887: Tomorrow is Karva Chauth.
According to Vikram Samvat calendar, which month's Krishna's paksha's 4th day is this festival? Ans: Kartik.

#DharmaQuiz 1888: Last Saturday was Jayanti of this philosopher from 13 century.
Considered Vayu's 3rd avatara.
Who? Ans: Madhwacharya

#DharmaQuiz 1889: A few days after Diwali, a famous sun worship puja happens in North India.
Name it. Ans: Chhath puja. @SaugataChaterje informs that it was started by Karna.

DQ 1889. Pic from Wiki

{Final,Open till 10.00PM} #DharmaQuiz 1890: 12 days from now is Naraka Chaturdashi. Krishna slayed a demon on this day. Name that asura. Ans: Narakasura.

Answers for session 300:

@ajaypawardr : 5
@karthikjana : 5
@KaushikRg : 5
@kishor_narayan : 5
@HarishankarSY : 5

@pramod_klr : 4
@stormylook : 4
‏@mdbiyani : 4
@rajeshrajput1 : 4

@Mamdhata : 3
@Simuntweets : 3
@DrShobha : 3
@supportnmforpm : 3
@drarora_gaurav : 3
@drswapnilm : 3
@meenabg : 3

@sarvankarthik6 : 2
@SnookyBangalore : 2
@JpackJack : 2

@BharatKandpal2 : 1
@skdeshpande : 1
@jgdanjesh : 1

@kiranGowda0007 : 1
@harishinamdar : 1
@trivedianupam : 1
@DeepeshLakhera : 1
@ARSHURPALI : 1
‏@deshi_mangoman : 1
@pankaj165 : 1
@NeenaSinha : 1
‏@Deipakk : 1
@ushamirra : 1
@VishnuDhanuka : 1
‏@Ashishkr101 : 1
@sandeepgandotra : 1
@pchaturved : 1
@SaugataChaterje : 1
‏@vschanna : 1
@aachedeen : 1
@basuhan9 : 1
@gppatil2281 : 1
@Prach82 : 1
@Suri_Sing : 1
@raghavendra3190 : 1
@TheArvindDhar : 1
@vasenvy : 1
@nikhil__13 : 1
@piyushkaul : 1
‏@peeyushmalhotra : 1
@sreekannoth : 1
@PoonamV_ : 1
‏@enlightend_mind : 1
@Earthlingum : 1

300 sessions of Dharmaquiz over 4 years!!

Congratulations to all the loyal participants. Thank you.

Friday, July 18, 2014

Hinduism in Myanmar (Burma)

DharmaQuiz Session 288: 18-July-2014

#DharmaQuiz 1826: Where is this ancient temple within Myanmar (Burma), which has eight Brahma's on outside walls? Ans: Nanpaya temple, Bagan.

DQ 1826. Pic: asiaexplorers.com

#DharmaQuiz 1827: Myanmar used a Sanskrit word for the "head of the state" title. Even Japanese endorsed it in 1940s.
What's the title? Ans: Adhipati (Adipati)

#DharmaQuiz 1828: A scene from drama enacting what is termed as Myanmar's national epic.
What's the name of epic? : Ans: Yama Zatdaw or Yamayana, an adaptation of Ramayana. Rama is termed Yama here. Sita is Thida. Lakshmana is Lakhana and Hanuman is Hanuman.

DQ 1828: Pic: Wiki

#DharmaQuiz 1829: Myanmar has a Goddess named "Thuyathadi", an adaptation of a famous Hindu Goddess/ Devi. Who? Ans: Saraswati.

DQ 1829: Pic: blogspot

#DharmaQuiz 1830: There's a 1000 year old Vishnu temple in Myanmar/Burma. Where? Ans: Bagan. Nathlaung Kyaung temple with 10 avataras of Vishnu all around.

DQ 1830: Pic: travelmyanmar.net

Scores for session 288:

@KaushikRg : 5

@lodyaashi : 3
@conphucius : 2
@anandakonar : 2

@Lata_MV : 1
@rajeshrajput1 : 1
‏@sambapatnaik : 1
@durgaramdas : 1
@Gooli_here : 1
@SunilTapashetti : 1
‏@SrDPO : 1

Nice seeing some attempts for a tough session on Myanmar. Thanks.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

DharmaQuiz Session 277: 27-May-2014

Theme: Ancient names for major Indian rivers.

#DharmaQuiz 1771: Which of the big rivers in India today had the name "Kaushiki" (Goddess Durga's another name) during ancient times? Ans: Kosi.

#DharmaQuiz 1772: Which big tributary of Ganga was referred in Mahabharata as Charmanwati river? Kunti floated her son Karna on this river. Ans: Chambal.

#DharmaQuiz 1773: Which major Himalayan river was known during Ramayana & Mahabharata time as "Lauhitya"? Hint: Today, has male name (rare). Ans: Brahmaputra.

#DharmaQuiz 1774: A small but lengthy (500+ KM) river in Rajasthan which was called Vedasmriti river during ancient times. Today's name is? Ans: Banas river.

{Final,Open till 10.30PM} #DharmaQuiz 1775: This ~1000 KM river originating in Himachal was known as Chandrabhaga during Vedic times. Now? Ans: Chenab.

Answers to session 277:

@vipulgupta1976 : 5
@GayathriSrinath : 5
@GuruCharan99 : 5
@dabanggindian : 5
@pramod_klr : 5

@shivprasath : 4
@JagannathAjnabi : 4

@shubhi2601s : 3
@ajaypawardr : 3
@ganeshmahnar : 3

@R_Bhartiya : 2
@Utpal_Barua : 2
@man8shree : 2
@ImInAntariksh : 2
@neelesh_mishra : 2
@_shomy : 2
@subh_10 : 2
@anurag_surya : 2

@deshi_mangoman : 1
@philAmit : 1
@rakasudhakarrao : 1
@nehjin8 : 1
@sgqm : 1
@rajudasonline : 1
@GowrishankarNS : 1
@indofied : 1
@KesariDhwaj : 1
@navneet178 : 1
@deepakmack : 1
@chethan1857 : 1
@pramodthap : 1
@rashmi_k_patel : 1
@patriotprashant : 1
@rahulkaushal : 1
@bharatiyat : 1
@harishkohli1 : 1
@AJAY_KR_GUPTA : 1
@dhharram : 1
@iyernbk : 1

Nice to discuss ancient names for Indian rivers with you all.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

DharmaQuiz Session 270: 22-Apr-2014

Theme: Ramayana Events

#DharmaQuiz 1736: What was the ornament that Shri Rama presented to his wife Sita immediately after marriage, in Ramayana? Ans: Chudamani. A kind of hair ornament.

#DharmaQuiz 1737: Which vamsha or lineage did Ravana belong to, in Ramayana? Ans: Pulastya vamsha. (Brahman + Rakshasa lineage)

#DharmaQuiz 1738: In Ramayana, who was Maricha's mother? Ans: Tataka. Incidentally, Tataka was Ravana's maternal grand mother too.

#DharmaQuiz 1739: What's the name of the aeroplane that Ravana used to fly away with kidnapped Sita, in Ramayana? Ans: Pushpaka Vimana.

{Final,Open till 10PM} #DharmaQuiz 1740: Which son of Dasharatha conducted his antya kriya (final rites), in Ramayana? Ans: Bharata.
Scores for session 270:

‏@KaushikRg : 5
@pramod_klr : 5
@shawjipk : 5
@GayathriSrinath : 5
@sweetandu : 5

‏@SAKottadamane : 4

@sharathinindia : 3
@sudhica84 : 3
@showadarsh : 3
@rohitsamvada : 3
@Sunil_Rao_MS : 3
@shivprasath : 3

@enlightend_mind : 2
@_S_T_F_ : 2
@SriAiyerRS : 2
‏@rinku3009 : 2
@QuickGunM1 : 2
@anil_prongs : 2

@renukaguru : 1
@Tan_Tripathi : 1
@Ravindra_Maiya : 1
@rashmi_k_patel : 1
@GirishSiddapura : 1
@Band00k : 1
@NileshTheGreat : 1
@surendaradla : 1
@iamak93 : 1
@PYARIRADHA : 1
@AshishCawnpore : 1
@sreekannoth : 1
@acrajesh : 1
@IamSrivatsanV : 1
‏@raghav355 : 1
‏@Abhi_BJP : 1
‏@R_a_a_h_u_l : 1
@param_dayal : 1
@JustKedding : 1
@vachas9 : 1
‏@hiraj13 : 1

Hope you enjoyed today. Feel free to tweet me or put in comments below, your topic suggestions.

Friday, April 11, 2014

DharmaQuiz Session 267: 11-Apr-2014

Theme: Ramayana's Kandas

#DharmaQuiz 1721: In Ramayana, which Kanda has the details of Shri Rama meeting Bharadwaja and Valmiki both? Ans: Ayodhya Kanda.

#DharmaQuiz 1722: Which Kanda of Ramayana has details of Hanuman bringing Sanjeevani herbal medicine to save Lakshmana? Ans: Yuddha Kanda.

#DharmaQuiz 1723: In which Kanda of Ramayana, does the mention of Rakshasi Tataka's death come in? Ans: Bala Kanda.

#DharmaQuiz 1724: In Ramayana's which Kanda is Sugriva's coronation as a king is done by Shri Rama? Ans: Kishkinda Kanda.

{Final, Open till 10PM} #DharmaQuiz 1725: Which Kanda of Ramayana has the details of the adventures of Sita's sons, Lava and Kusha? Ans: Uttara Kanda.

Answers to session 267:

@GayathriSrinath : 5

@NilimaNilimas : 4
‏@sweetandu : 4
@meenabg : 4

@SwathiRagha : 3

‏@mjrajput : 2
‏@ddeb30 : 2

@kmukundra : 1
@D_Shadz : 1
‏@mrsnrao : 1
@ganeshchillara : 1
@ChampakRoy : 1
‏@octotus : 1
@HDL_TN : 1
@tmmenon : 1
@sudhica84 : 1
@Punit_shandilya : 1
@kksubbu2003 : 1
@drsriramvdongre : 1
@poetrification : 1
@vigneshenoyk : 1

Jai Shri Ram!

Friday, March 14, 2014

DharmaQuiz Session 261: 14-Mar-2014

Theme: Indian satellites and Dharmic name connection

#DharmaQuiz 1691 The very first satellite that India launched to space, was named after Arya Bhata. What was his profession 1500 years back? Ans: Astronomer, primarily.

#DharmaQuiz 1692: The third, fourth and fifth satellites India launched were named Rohini. Historically what was Rohini mostly referred to?. Ans: Nakshatra, or star.

#DharmaQuiz 1693: What does "Aayana" mean in Sanskrit? (Hint: Ramayana). Ans: Travel or path.

#DharmaQuiz 1694: An Indo-French satellite was launched last year, with a short-form name SARAL. What does Saral mean in Sanskrit?. Ans: Humble or Simple.

#DharmaQuiz 1695: A 1984 USSR stamp showed Aryabhata & 2 other Indian satellites.Named after which mathematician(s)? Ans: Bhaskara 1 and Bhaskara II.

DQ 1695: Image - Wiki

Answers to session 261:

@GirishSiddapura :5
@man8shree : 5
@ajaypawardr : 5
@Mamdhata : 5
@KaushikRg : 5

@Telugutalli : 4
@ashujoshi27 : 4
@Pputhige : 4

@atinmali : 3

@um_dubey : 2
@10votes : 2

@sensiblesuraj : 1
@n_dolli : 1
@Kachnarr : 1
@sangwanpooja117 : 1
@ashvasant : 1
@united_andhra1 : 1
@BhaghatGuru : 1
@AnithaNadsal : 1
@kamal26183 : 1
@Abhi_BJP : 1
@prkulkarni : 1
@duvijan : 1
@noop_1882 : 1
@ra101 : 1
@listen2dil : 1
@shivprasath : 1

Thanks for participating!

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 234: 17-Sep-2013

Theme: Festivals of Bhadrapada Month.

Onam is a big festival in Kerala during the harvest season. It marks the homecoming of which famous Puranic King? - #DharmaQuiz 1546. Ans: King Mahabali, grandson of Prahlada. Sent to one of the underworld Sutala, by Vamana, the fifth avatar of Vishnu.
Today is the Jayanti or birthday of Vishwakarma, the Deva Shilpi/architect. In Ramayana he built a golden palace. For whom? #DharmaQuiz 1547. Ans: For Shiva in Lanka, which was given to Pulastya by Shiva, later to grandson Kubera by Pulastya and then snatched by Ravana, Kubera's half brother.
Tomorrow is Ganesha visarjan day in many places. It is always the day before full moon. What's that special day called? #DharmaQuiz 1548. Ans: Ananta Chaturdashi.
The full moon day of Bhadrapada month is a special festival day for Buddhists of Bangladesh. What's the festival's name? #DharmaQuiz 1549. Ans: Madhu Purnima.
Sighting moon on 2nd day of Bhadrapada invites suspicion. Which story's reading removes that curse? #DharmaQuiz 1550. Ans: Actually, it is sighting moon on the 4th day, which is Ganesha Chaturthi :) Reading Syamantaka Upakhyana will take away that curse.

Toppers of Session 234:

@man8shree : 5
‏@CJ_Shekhar : 5
@KaushikRg : 5
@GuruCharan99 : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5

Congrats to:

@vijirak : 4
@cgmagia : 4
@Right2bRight : 4
@PriyaLakar : 4

@gandabherunda : 3
@SamitLive : 3
@jitvg : 3

@cubicle_warrier : 2
@rinku3009 : 2
@Simuntweets : 2
@ssmalani : 2

@iKiranBS : 1
@TheArvindDhar : 1
@bruhannale : 1
@pravinrao6750 : 1
@Ameysd : 1
@shettyindian : 1
@sreedharag : 1
@karbhat : 1
@ajay_bharadwaj : 1
@sumanthbharatha : 1
@nikhilnair55 : 1
@tradetoday99 : 1
@grinandtalk : 1
@Sujithjust4u : 1
@SharathVS : 1
@yike19 : 1
@vivek_joshy : 1
@shamsunderts : 1
@adityanegi21 : 1
@kirangowda0007 : 1
@kdpgrahi : 1
@nitwit_duh : 1
@AgentSaffron : 1
‏@mayureshgaikwad : 1
@dolby_mehul : 1
@oneandonlydilip : 1
@kirankonnects : 1
@ankushraj29 : 1
@sanjaybafna : 1
@Madirakshi : 1
‏@MadhuRa_april : 1
‏@raam_anuj : 1
@Tirchi_Nazar : 1
@amitssingh83 : 1
@T90_S : 1

Hope you all had a great Ganeshotsava season!

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 225: 26-Jul-2013

Theme: Rama Setu

Rama Setu connects Mannar Island with Pamban Island. Which of these two islands are on the Indian side? #DharmaQuiz 1501. Ans: Pamban island.
Who was the chief architect and builder of Rama Setu? #DharmaQuiz 1502. Ans: Nala chiefly, with the assistance of Neela. Both were descendants of the heavenly architect Vishwakarma.
Out of the 7 kandas or books within Valmiki Ramayana, name the one which talks about building of Rama Setu in Sarga 22. #DharmaQuiz 1503. Ans: Yuddha Kanda.
Rama worshiped Shiva at Rameshwaram at Rama Setu's end,using a Linga made by Sita. Was this before or after killing Ravana? #DharmaQuiz 1504. Ans: After killing Ravana, for removing Brahma Hatya dosha.
What's the exact phrase used in Valmiki Ramayana for "building of (Rama's) bridge"? #DharmaQuiz 1505. Ans: Setu Bandhanam.

Toppers of session 225:

@gupta_n : 5
@vipulgupta1976 : 5
@manya_rao : 5
@surnell : 5
@Tasmayi : 5
@man8shree : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@KaushikRg : 5

Congrats to:

@gboxam : 4
@nareshdixit82 : 4
@pradeepkhs : 4
@dolby_mehul : 4
@anandt_05 : 4

@surenc1974 : 3

@Kesavaprakash : 2
@rajsusraj : 2
@shawjipk : 2
@sharathinindia : 2
@dremtee : 2
@daredevilakshay : 2
@KaminaMunda1 : 2

@mrsnrao : 1
@Thiru_0914 : 1
@DrunkenPole : 1
@ssushantt : 1
@alakshya2 : 1
@Giridhar02 : 1
@ksjha_ngp : 1
@rv_nath : 1
@Sai_swaroopa : 1
@atozatozatozato : 1
@Ankitaaa_ : 1
@sharimohan : 1
@niku_sai : 1
@CalmAadmi : 1
@Pateltajm : 1
@ankurjain200607 : 1
@viveksingh16 : 1
@agneepankh : 1
@iamjhakaas : 1
@mrigankgaurav : 1
@srijai : 1
@_FacelessIndian : 1
@srinivasanands : 1
@kgajith19 : 1
@deepakmr27 : 1
@Raj_Sakpal : 1
@shivend68990559 : 1
@ganeshmahnar : 1
@rutdirectory : 1
@IntrepidTrooper : 1
@alok_bhatt : 1
@usrnamecntblnk : 1
@Ketoconazole_ : 1

Thanks for participating. This was a very very memorable night for me.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 216: 21-May-2013

Theme: Minor Characters in Ramayana

Name this good friend of King Dasharatha who gives vital information to Rama in the forest. #DharmaQuiz 1446. Ans: Jatayu, the vulture.
Name this women infamous in Ramayana for planting the seeds of jealousy in the royal Queen's mind. #DharmaQuiz 1447. Ans: Manthara, the maid of Queen Kaikeyi.
Who escorted the younger Rama to King Janaka's court, in Ramayana? #DharmaQuiz 1448. Ans: Guru Vishwamitra. Lakshamana is also accepted as an answer.
In SE Asian versions of Ramayana, these 2 brothers from South India given more space than in Valmiki's Ramayana. Who? #DharmaQuiz 1449. Ans: Vali and Sugriva.
Was the famous brother of Rama who accompanied to forest, the son of Dasharatha's 2nd wife or 3rd? #DharmaQuiz 1450. Ans: Third wife, Sumitra.

Toppers for Session 216:

@arunz : 5
@GayathriSrinath : 5
@PrachinVaani : 5
@CJ_Shekhar : 5
@whitetiger2651 : 5
@Tasmayi : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@dolby_mehul : 5
@saikumar_k : 5
@Abhishek_0512 : 5
@Bacchuji : 5

Congrats to these:

@dominodeck : 4
@sweetandu : 4
@Simuntweets : 4
@pundeerjitendra : 4
@laxmikant209 : 4
@Mimaniya : 4
@Kaushikrg : 4

@ssmalani : 3
@Susri1210 : 3
@GuruCharan99 : 3
@_shomy : 3
@cubicle_warrier : 3
@gboxam : 3

@sachinjohri : 2
@abhisays : 2
@pvsswamy : 2
@akhilm176 : 2
@trolleswar : 2
@its_poooja : 2
@HarishS66284892 : 2
@ksinamdar : 2
@VellaDev : 2
@BKottadamane : 2
@followchandru : 2
@VinayChawla_ : 2
@kumarravish : 2
@IamSrivatsanV : 2
@shreeramm : 2

@abhisek_yadav : 1
@iVpsingh : 1
@sharathinindia : 1
@rohit2vats : 1
@rexrao52 : 1
@KamalPremi2 : 1
@talkmithilesh : 1
@rkamath1982 : 1
@Sandip27111963 : 1
@vvs8787 : 1
@VssSarma : 1
@rishitwt : 1
@Phirmi_Bodo : 1
@krajthakkar : 1
@urrohit : 1
@rinku3009 : 1
@SvenVish : 1
@iA3Hi : 1
@Ishaa777 : 1
@Dinuraghubansi : 1
@ProudDilliwala : 1
@Ganeshmahnar : 1
@bsr3012 : 1
@AskingAmit : 1
@ur_vivek : 1
@amitprabhu : 1
@kesarirang : 1

Great response today. Thanks to everyone!

Friday, May 10, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 213: 10-May-2013

Theme: Hindu Scriptures

Ramayana is a:- a) Purana. b) Itihasa c) Sutra. #DharmaQuiz 1431. Ans: b) Itihasa.
Shvetashvatara is a:- d) Chandas e) Brahmana. f) Upanishad. #DharmaQuiz 1432. Ans: f) Upanishad.
Name any one Maha Purana that is also the name of a famous Rishi. #DharmaQuiz 1433. Ans: Markandeya, Narada or Skanda.
Samhita is a division of:- g) Vedas. h) Puranas. i) Vedangas. #DharmaQuiz 1434. Ans: g) Vedas
Hindu temples are built following Agama Shastra.Which type of Agama is usually linked to Tantras? #DharmaQuiz 1435. Ans: Shakta Agama. (Shakti or Devi)

Top scorers for session 213:

@Bacchuji : 5
@prawinsays : 5
@Sharnarthee : 5
@stormylook : 5
@dolby_mehul : 5
@manya_rao : 5
@Mamdhata : 5
@LoveAkkiKat4Eva : 5
@Parixyt : 5
@sundeeppatkar : 5
@cubicle_warrier : 5
@CJ_Shekhar : 5
@Gurush_ : 5
@ComedyDivine : 5
@DrShobha : 5
@ramas_cal : 5
@MV_BN : 5
@GayathriSrinath : 5
@bhaviknz : 5
@surenc1974 : 5
@philAmit : 5
@man8shree : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@Santhosht_ : 5

Congrats to:

@Blstrngbrnacles : 4
@GuruCharan99 : 4
@anandt_05 : 4

@mamtan14 : 3
@Simuntweets : 3
@siddarthpaim : 3
@Manushpareek1 : 3
@ProudBharatiya1 : 3
@sengar_nagendra : 3

@drarora_gaurav : 2
@jitvg : 2
@bagshish : 2
@venshu : 2
@kartheeque : 2

@namburi_ram : 1
@Smarty_in : 1
@drsharathhd : 1
@ashishgaba : 1
@sharmabrr : 1
@TheArvindDhar : 1
@venkataa : 1
@anuraagdamle : 1
@Sh07509514 : 1
@seshasivasailam : 1
@SamitLive : 1
@ssmalani : 1
@bajajsanjay : 1
@sanjay1502 : 1
@sanaatankumar : 1
@kirankonnects : 1
@ksmsundaram1975 : 1
@s_hindurashtra : 1
@kaushkrahul : 1
@balmaa : 1
@sriram20 : 1

See you next week with a brand new topic about Hindu culture.

Friday, February 22, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 197: 22-Feb-2013

Theme: Physics and Science from ancient India.

12th century's Rasarnava describes a Magnet as having Bhramakam, Chumbakam, Karshakam, Dravakam and Romakam. Chumbakam means? #DharmaQuiz 1346. Ans: Chumbakam = attraction or clutching effect.
Taittiriya Upanishad: From THAT (absolute cause) space came, then wind,fire, water & earth. What's the word used for space? #DharmaQuiz 1347. Ans: Aakasha
Agastya Samhita describes generation of electrical energy using copper plates. What's the Sanskrit word for copper? #DharmaQuiz 1348. Ans: Taamra.
What's the most commonly used measurement of distance, during Ramayana and Mahabharata times? #DharmaQuiz 1349. Ans: Yojana.
Newton's Cause & Effect was shown in Vaisheshika Darshanam. Is Vaisheshika a philosophy or ritual? #DharmaQuiz 1350. Ans: Philosophy

Top scorers of session 197:

@JagannathAjnabi : 5
@pradeepkhs : 5
@abhipar7 : 5
@indianomad : 5
@S_Mandalia : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@man8shree : 5
@cubicle_warrier : 5
@surnell : 5
@vinodvyas220 : 5

Congrats to:

@Sahyadri : 4
@surenc1974 : 4
@vishal1818 : 4

@sharathinindia : 3
@kishor_narayan : 3
@ankushraj29 : 3
@dolby_mehul : 3
@milindatkgp : 3
@sumat_patel : 3

@Kiran_Speaks : 2
@shrutireplys : 2
@AdwaitanWay : 2
@pravinrao6750 : 2
@Marut_ : 2
@srikrishnaus : 2
@manjunathkumarr : 2
@abhi_bol : 2

@aptwits : 1
@ganeshh_k : 1
@srikrishnaus : 1
@rinku3009 : 1
@punter_me : 1
@ashok567 : 1
@alien_lama : 1
@bkn69 : 1
@jusubha : 1
@shriram78 : 1
@lalit1988sa : 1
@dominodeck : 1
@sumanthbharatha : 1
@Flyfiddlesticks : 1
@jenaanindya : 1
@Modi4India : 1
@Saffronista : 1

Three more session to go before our 200th! A special prize will come on that day.

Friday, December 7, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 181: 7-Dec-2012

Theme: Sri Lanka and Hindu Dharma

Majority of the Hindus in Sri Lanka follow which branch? a) Shaiva Siddhanta. b) Vaishnava Siddhanta. c) Shakta Siddhanta. #DharmaQuiz 1261. Ans: a) Shaiva Siddhanta
Bhagavata Purana describes how Sri Lanka was formed from Mount Meru's apex. Who persuaded Vayu to form Sri Lanka? #DharmaQuiz 1262. Ans: Narada.
Bharata or India was historically described as "aasetu himachala paryantham". What does it mean? #DharmaQuiz 1263. Ans: From the Rama setu connecting Sri Lanka to India, till Himalaya mountains, the land is called Bharata or India.
Adi Shankara composed "Ashta Dasha Shakti Peetha Stotram". What's the name of Devi in the only Maha Shakti Peetha in Lanka? #DharmaQuiz 1264. Ans: Shankari at Trincomalee (Sri Lanka)
Apart from Ravana, name any one other king of Lanka, mentioned in Ramayana. #DharmaQuiz 1265. Ans: Vibhishana (Ravana's younger brother), Kubera (Ravana's step brother), Sumali (grandfather of Ravana).

Top Scorers of session 181:

@sharad_51 : 5
@Ethirajans : 5
@guruswamy_c : 5
@pvaidyaraj : 5

Congrats to:

@iDevNakshi : 4
@ThejasMysore : 4
@man8shree : 4
@iSumitRk : 4
@hchaturv : 4
@philAmit : 4
@sweetandu : 4

And

@KPGanesh : 3
@Manjunaath : 3
@kbharada : 3
@iRohitBhat : 3
@cubicle_warrier : 3
@abhipar7 : 3

And

@TheArvindDhar : 2
@Kaushikbaruah6 : 2
@voxindica : 2
@VijayShenli : 2
@pramodgurav : 2
@bkprajwal : 2
@sharathinindia : 2
@pp_chn : 2

And..

@dheepakg : 1
@Sreevathsaa : 1
@Marut_ : 1
@saggirex : 1
@vikramuk : 1
@krishna208 : 1
@ChandaDebabrata : 1
@somanathg : 1
@lifeisgr8nc : 1
@shyamsunderv : 1
@ramjoukani : 1
@FEEL4INDIA : 1
@Hindustani12 : 1
@dhruva91 : 1
@indianomad : 1
@Tasmayi : 1
@icountu : 1

Keep up the participation. We all can learn together more about Dharma.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 172: 26-Oct-2012

Theme: Important Gunas (ethics) from Ramayana and Mahabharata

Cite one person from Ramayana or Mahabharata who exemplified "Satya vaachi" or Ever Truthful. #DharmaQuiz 1216. Ans: Yudhishtira, Shri Rama, Pandavas towards Jayadratha, Bhishma, Sahadeva
Cite one character from Mahabharata or Ramayana, that most displayed "Akrodha" or "never get angry" trait. #DharmaQuiz 1217. Ans: Vibhishana in Ramayana and Vidura in Mahabharata, Sita, Sanjaya.
Cite any one incident from Ramayana or Mahabharata, where "Kshama" or forgiving trait was shown for an enemy or opponent. #DharmaQuiz 1218. Ans: Shishupala being forgiven by Krishna 100 times, Devavrata forgiving Saalva King, Sita forgiving rakshasis who tortured her, Rama forgiving Indrajitu for a day, Yudhishtira forgiving Sindhu raja, Pandavas forgiving Ashwatthama, Rama forgiving Manthara & Kaikeyi
Vidya is an essential trait. Name one female from Mahabharata or Ramayana, who was an expert in Yuddha Vidya (warfare). #DharmaQuiz 1219. Satyabhama, Krishna's wife who fought Narakasura (Deepavali time), Chitrangada, Kaikeyi, Utthara, Uluchi (mother of Babruvahana), Hidimba
Cite an incident from Ramayana or Mahabharata, where "Indriya Nigraha" or pefect control of senses, was demonstrated. #DharmaQuiz 1220. Ans: Arjuna treating Urvashi as mother, Rama ignoring Shurpanakha's advances, Lakshmana living a bachelor life after marriage for 14 years, Hanuman when searching for Sita at Ravana's antahpura, Sukhamuni seeing bathing girls, Bhishma who could have married Amba, Ambika or Ambalika, Bhishma at the bed of arrows.

Top Scorers for session 172:

@ramas_cal : 5
@shawjipk : 5
@Tasmayi : 5
@anandt_05 : 5
@dolby_mehul : 5
@gbhat_ : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@surenc1974 : 5
@lodyaashi : 5
@TheArvindDhar : 5
@cubicle_warrier : 5
@NPatnaik55 : 5
@bhaviknz : 5

Congrats to:

@philAmit : 4
@pvaidyaraj : 4
@DevNakshi : 4

@PankajBagla : 3
@sharathinindia : 3
@Sanjaypro : 3

@FakeJourno : 2
@natrajan : 2
@psudo : 2
@raopm9 : 2
@Geminiseventh : 2
@shylsmn : 2
@stormylook : 2
@nimeshchandra : 2
@seeker8002 : 2

@pankajtalkies : 1
@__Alka : 1
@RishiShenoy : 1
@DAmunRa : 1
@bhijeetD : 1
@bhattvihang : 1
@roshan_halwai : 1
@khaishk : 1
@BeingJai : 1
@ankushraj29 : 1
@sudhee26 : 1
@Flyfiddlesticks : 1
@Bact_man : 1

Thanks for participating.

Friday, March 30, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 128: 30-Mar-2012

Theme: Ramanavami

When Dasharatha was son-less for a long time, Sage Vasistha advised him to perform a specific yaga. Name the yaga. #DharmaQuiz 996. Ans: Putra Kameshti Yaga.
For 14 years, Prince Bharata ran the kingdom on behalf of Lord Rama from a place in modern-day UP. Name the place. #DharmaQuiz 997. Ans: Nandi Grama
I waited many years to get a darshan of Lord Rama & offered half-bitten berries to him when he entered my ashram. Who am I ? #DharmaQuiz 998. Ans: Shabari
Sage Agastya teaches a shloka - seeking energy from Sun - to Rama just before his battle with Ravana. Name this hymn/shloka. #DharmaQuiz 999 Ans: Aditya Hridayam.
***1000th Question***. Name the vehicle in which Lord Rama returned from Lanka to Ayodhya. #DharmaQuiz 1000. Ans: Pushpaka Vimana.

Top Scorers:

@surenc1974 : 5
@Susri1210 : 5
@aravozhukkam : 5
@ramas_cal : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@shawjipk : 5
@Rasraj : 5
@DevNakshi : 5
@abhishek_2411 : 5
@iSaakshi : 5
@ABelWINS : 5
@philAmit : 5

Congratulations to:

@pirateadmiral : 4
@iSumitRk : 4
@itsmesuresh : 4
@neerajstpl : 4
@SantaSingh : 4

@rajiv_aqua : 3
@idurgesh : 3
@clumsycoder : 2
@subodh1945 : 2
@trueindian00 : 2
@sharad_51 : 2
@the_delhi_girl : 2
@mayureshgaikwad : 2
@gootypp : 2
@raunakjhawar : 2
@bhattvihang : 2
@aughadnath :2

@c_aashish : 1
@vinaybsub : 1
@Nisharp : 1
@sanjaykhera11 : 1
@jaipurarun : 1
@keerthinarayan8 : 1
@Harsh1011 : 1
@pchaturved : 1
@shamit11 : 1
@stormylook : 1
@ishekhar_sk : 1
@paritosh2608 : 1
@virendersj : 1
@rranjan501 : 1
@ankushraj29 : 1
@MissRighto : 1
@_mithya : 1
@Iam_BigV : 1
@Sumit_Nagpal : 1
@EternalWhiner : 1
@neelimatripathi : 1
@DaringDeepa : 1
@pushkaras : 1
@sanjaykhera11 : 1
@DonAmit : 1
@From_Samir : 1
@Satya046 : 1
@ankushraj29 : 1
@diwakargc : 1
@dharmakrit : 1
@WordOfTheFree : 1

Wow.. We made it to the 1000th question in about 20 months, by focusing on #DharmaQuiz 2 times a week mostly. Thanks a lot for the continuous particiatipn of one and all. Without your support, we wouldn't be here now.

Special thanks to @kishor_narayan for sending questions ahead of time and playing the guest Quiz Master role! If anyone else wants to play that role for future editions, you are most welcome. Just contact me on Twitter at @kiranks.

Take care and Jai Shreeram!!!

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