DharmaQuiz: Shani

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Friday, July 3, 2015

Tamil Nadu Temples

#DharmaQuiz Session 336: 03-Jul-2015

#DharmaQuiz 2066: There are 3 prominent Ranganatha Swamy (Vishnu in sleeping pose) temples along Kaveri river. Which one is "Antya Ranga"? Ans: Srirangam, TN.

@benmoha informs:
Aadi - Srirangapatna, Karnataka
Madhya - Shivana Samudra, Karnataka
Antya - Srirangam, Tamilnadu

#DharmaQuiz 2067: There are 5 ancient Shiva temples in south India, 1 for each pancha bhoota (basic element). Which one is for Jala / water? Ans: Tiruvaikaval or Jambukeshwara, TN.

#DharmaQuiz 2068: There's a famous Shani Temple in Thirunallar. 1000s take bath in this tank. In which state or UT? Ans: Puducherry.

DQ 2068. Image - Wiki

#DharmaQuiz 2069: This ancient Shiva temple is in a temple town of TN.
The Linga is slightly tilted. Name temple. Ans: Adi Kumbeswarar. Kumbakonam.

DQ 2069. Image - Wiki

@NR_Tatvamasi says: Quite a few shiva in TN are tilted. unless that gopura is well known for them tough for anyone.

{Final, Open till 10 PM} #DharmaQuiz 2070: Image from 1870s of a very famous "Dancing Shiva" temple in TN. Name it? Ans: Chidambaram.

DQ 2070. Image - Wiki

Scores for session 336:

@Sricalifornia : 4
@keshavaram : 4
@BKottadamane : 4
@sridhar_savitha : 4
@ramkiprasad : 4
@nandaakumar : 4

@VG100000 : 3
@pvaidyaraj : 3

@ksrikantiyer : 2
@benmoha : 2
@mrsnrao : 2

@SKK288999 : 1
@strawsInTheWind : 1
@kool_Mady : 1
@rkthiyagarajan : 1
@Sravan : 1
@DrPannagDesai : 1
@singh81arun : 1
‏@juyal_pravin : 1
@pradeptk : 1
@vsubbu48 : 1
@thamzi_SH : 1
@dsktweets : 1
@_BeingSpiritual : 1
‏@UKKishor : 1
@AvinashCKM : 1
@tweeteringuise : 1
@kikkeriv : 1
@PaarthRudra : 1
@seeniram : 1
@TheTandav : 1
@esgeeaar : 1

Have a great trip to these temples, at least once in your life time!

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!

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 192: 29-Jan-2013

Theme: Animals and Birds associated with Hindu Bhagawans and Bhagawatis.

Name the Hindu Bhagawan (God), who rides a vehicle that is symbolic of higher male sexual energy. #DharmaQuiz 1321. Ans: Shiva. His vehicle Nandi or Bull is symbolic of higher male sexual energy.
Name the Bhagawan who adores a peacock feather over his head, for ornamental purpose. #DharmaQuiz 1322. Ans: Shri Krishna.
Name a Hindu Devi, who has been worshiped as 'Mayura Vahini" or the Goddess who rides a peacock as vehicle. #DharmaQuiz 1323. Ans: Saraswati.She is also a Hamsa Vahini or rider of swans.
Name all these three Bhagawans: a) He has Naga (serpent) around neck. b) Has around stomach. c) Sits over it. #DharmaQuiz 1324. Ans: 1) Shiva 2) Ganesha 3) Vishnu.
People mostly fear this deity or Deva, whose vehicle is a crow. Who is he? #DharmaQuiz 1325. Ans: Shani Deva.

Top Scorers for Session 192:

@smna17 : 5
@cubicle_warrier : 5
@shawjipk : 5
@ashutoshkulkar1 : 5
@man8shree : 5
@S_Mandalia : 5
@ravighiyar : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@indianomad : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@anandt_05 : 5
@gupta_n : 5
@rk_kulkarni : 5

Congrats to:

@mrsnrao : 4
@Tasmayi : 4
@manohar_sram : 4
@sharathinindia : 4
@iDevNakshi : 4
@Dhanushm : 4
@Sahyadri : 4

@kiran_en25 : 3
@vigneshshanbhag : 3
@ankushraj29 : 3
@biswajeetdash : 3
@iParamanand : 3

@Ameysd : 2
@geophyraj : 2
@RameshRameshwar : 2
@numbbybirth : 2

@pcrajendra : 1
@vasenvy : 1
@mayureshgaikwad : 1
@JagannathAjnabi : 1
@rmdrao : 1
@seshasivasailam : 1
@ahmednkhan : 1
@cgmagia : 1
@achandwar : 1
@hrnaidu : 1
@vinsisthebest : 1
@seeniram : 1
@dattakg : 1
@killol81 : 1
@mbhagawat : 1
@Kiran_speaks : 1
@harikiranroyal : 1
@pnthacker : 1
@ranganathabhatt : 1
@raviswams : 1
@BeSharmaji : 1
@suar4sure : 1
@hindu_r : 1
@TheWiredGoon : 1
@CJ_Shekhar : 1
@vsumanthkumar : 1
@GypsyFeet_ : 1
@Neo_Hindu : 1
@pvsswamy : 1
@vikasF22 : 1
@ronakdesai88 : 1
@wavehit : 1

Many congrats to all the participants. Thanks to those who tried, but could not get to the score board this time. Better luck next time!