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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 245: 3-Dec-2013

Theme: Mangala Sutra

#DharmaQuiz 1611: Name at least one language in which Mangala Sutra that women wear is called "Thaali". Ans: Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu or Tamil.

#DharmaQuiz 1612: The significance of the mangala sutra was first given in the book Soundarya Lahari, 1200 years ago. Who was the author? Ans: Adi Shankara.

#DharmaQuiz 1613: In South India, some Christian weddings also hv Mangala Sutra tying (called Minnu). In which state? Ans: Mainly Kerala (Syrian Christians), but also parts of coastal Karnataka.

DQ 1613: From coal-and-ice.blogspot.com

#DharmaQuiz 1614: Can you identify in which state this design of Mangala sutra is predominantly used in wedding? Ans: Maharashtra. But also in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

For DQ 1614. {From wamanharipethesons}

#DharmaQuiz 1615: While tying mangala sutra, "Mangalyam tantunanena..." chanted. What does "sharadah shatam" mean? Ans: Hundred Years by meaning one hundred Sharad Ritus (pre-winter season). It's a prayer from the groom to the bride, wishing her 100 years of happy life!

Toppers of session 245:

‏@sweetandu : 5
@kincentric : 5
@karuvaki : 5
@kanchivsk : 5
@Telugutalli : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
‏@man8shree : 5
@KaushikRg : 5
@khaishk : 5
@GuruCharan99 : 5
@sudhee26 : 5
@GirishSiddapura : 5
@shawjipk : 5
@cubicle_warrier : 5

Congrats to all of you:

@kirankonnects : 4
@Mamdhata : 4

@Callme_VJ : 3
@brahmavith : 3
@VinayCKBP : 3
@mamtan14 : 3
@yarish_tweet : 3

@Lawan22 : 2
@tuckervenu : 2
@IamSrivatsanV : 2
‏@rcknrollrefugee : 2
‏@jananisri77 : 2
‏@a_gopinathan : 2
‏@vsubbu48 : 2
@ganeshchillara : 2

@Right_Indian : 1
@ThoughtHive : 1
@DrPannagDesai : 1
@mrsnrao : 1
@Kesar_ : 1
@niyraj : 1
@rravi55 : 1
@roshanmadhav4 : 1
@LalooKant : 1
@avinashpotnuru : 1
@ASHISHTWITTED : 1
@geffbeck : 1
@AbhijitBurse : 1
@aapolitical : 1
@Shinchan_RCB : 1
@Deshabhakta : 1
@KuttyPG : 1
@thamizhaaaaa : 1
@deshrajeev : 1
@kartikanandan : 1
@rkghadai : 1
@vinay_kpatil : 1
@07_Joju : 1
@joshi_shreyas : 1
@vipin_madathil : 1
@aumakhil : 1
@BLRveera : 1
@Simuntweets : 1
@NaMoin543 : 1
@DemocraticApple : 1
@sridharkswamy : 1
@mpadmasri : 1
@iplay2winn : 1
@Tripti_Uvaach : 1
@me4fun21 : 1
@pramoo : 1
@Sravan : 1
@vizagobelix : 1
@siddappa19 : 1
‏@initinkumar : 1
‏@rajeshrajput1 : 1
@TheArvindDhar : 1
@cnu6820 : 1
‏@imRaghu4mKoppal : 1
@SharathVS : 1
@prasad1654 : 1
‏@k_rajah : 1

Take care. See you on Friday.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 186: 8-Jan-2013

Theme: Brahma

What is the Tamil name for Lord Brahma? #DharmaQuiz 1291. Ans: Piraman, but Brahma or Brahman is also considered.
There is a famous Brahma temple in Gujarat, close to Rajasthan border. The town also has 'brahma' in its name. Which town? #DharmaQuiz 1292. Ans: Khedbrahma.
Which 2000+ year old parampara (some say religion) has the details of Baka Brahma, Brahma Sanatkumara and Mahabrahma? #DharmaQuiz 1293. Ans: Buddhism.
In which country, the Hindu God of creation Brahma is celebrated as the 4 faced Phra Phrom (Veera Brahma)? #DharmaQuiz 1294. Ans: Thailand.
Name the weapon named after Brahma, termed in Itihasa (Mahabharata) and Puranas, as the deadliest. #DharmaQuiz 1295. Ans: Brahmastra.

Top Scorers during session 187:

@pradeepkhs : 5
@arunz : 5
@man8shree : 5
@PrateekBahl : 5
@iSaakshi : 5
@Tasmayi : 5
@abhipar7 : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@Dhanushm : 5
@khaishk : 5
@SamitLive : 5
@iDevNakshi : 5
@dolby_mehul : 5
@geophyraj : 5
@Amaresh80 : 5
@sweetandu : 5

Congrats to:

@S_Mandalia : 4
@sharathinindia : 4

@swetamishraa : 2
@cubicle_warrier : 2
@anupam_t : 2
@shylsmn : 2
@indian_thoughts : 2
@vis25 : 2

@indianomad : 1
@kgulechha : 1
@ved_a : 1
@yash1m : 1
@mediacrooks : 1
@vasenvy : 1
@zombiespirits : 1
@konchady : 1
@Susri1210 : 1
@CAPMohan : 1
@iVivekHr : 1
@RishiShenoy : 1
@natrajan : 1
@BipinBihari_ : 1
@rksinghghodasar : 1
@vachas9 : 1
@Hareshshel : 1
@raviyadav1 : 1
@svelaga : 1
@czuns : 1
@jaideepb : 1
@Dattakumar : 1
@Lohana1983 : 1
@vkspathak : 1
@aackthu : 1
@indianhindu16 : 1
@ChdryPk : 1
@adityaagnihotri : 1

See you on Friday!

Friday, November 30, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 179: 30-Nov-2012

Theme: Festivals of Kartika month (Mostly November in 2012)

Name this festival that occurred in Novmbr this year,where Maithili & Bhojpuri speaking women give arghya to thank Sun god. #DharmaQuiz 1251. Ans: Chhath Puja.
During which Hindu calendar month, does the marriage of the most famous medicinal plant Tulasi, is symbolically celebrated? #DharmaQuiz 1252. Ans: Kartika month, Krishna Paksha, Dwadashi day.
2 days after Diwali, sisters remember the chiranjeevis like Bali & Hanuman, and wish brothers longevity. Name the festival. #DharmaQuiz 1253. Ans: Bhai Dooj.
Day after Diwali is celebrated in South India as Bali Padyami. What's it celebrated in North, symbolizing nature worship? #DharmaQuiz 1254. Ans: Goverdhan pooja.
A festival was celebrated 3 nights back by Telugu & Tamil Hindus,lighting lamps for Murugan. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 1255. Ans: Karthikai Deepam or Kartika Deepotsavam. More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karthikai_Deepam

Top scorers of session 179:

@idurgesh : 5
@ramas_cal : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@anandt_05 : 5
@abhipar7 : 5
@man8shree : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@fas_gayi_garari : 5
@intodust_in : 5
@philAmit : 5
@cubicle_warrier : 5
@pradeepkhs : 5
@DevNakshi : 5
@ThejasMysore : 5
@dolby_mehul : 5

Congrats to:

@servantofkrsna : 4
@SamitLive : 4
@iSumitRk : 4
@numbbybirth : 4

@tandonb : 3
@dominodeck : 3
@raopm9 : 3
@amitsinha19 : 3

@nitinjoshi20 : 2
@manohar_sram : 2
@emsreenu : 2
@mist_27 : 2
@shrutidharp : 2

@bezubaan : 1
@drvijayr1 : 1
@TheArvindDhar : 1
@RRMMZZ : 1
@LifeIsChels : 1
@Prach82 : 1
@bezubaan : 1
@iCSM : 1
@SthitaprajnaD : 1
@DAmunRa : 1
@sandeepmadhukar : 1
@alkeshtunara : 1
@navneet2frn : 1
@kanhaiyajaiswal : 1
@mbhagawat : 1
@vikasbsingh : 1

See you next time. Have a great Kartika month.

Friday, September 21, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 164: 21-Sep-2012

Theme: Bhagawan Ganesha's Names in Different Languages

Ganesha is called Pillayar in this language. Which one? #DharmaQuiz 1176. Ans: Tamil or Thamizh.
Lord Ganesha is known as 'Shoten' in a country outside India. In which language? #DharmaQuiz 1177. Ans: Japanese
In which language is Ganesha called as "Phra Pikanet"?. (Hint: 2004 Tsunami hit this nation) #DharmaQuiz 1178. Ans: Thai language.
In which language is Ganapati called "Tsog gi dagpo, mar chen"? {Hint: Extremely cold nation}. #DharmaQuiz 1179. Ans: Tibetan (Chamdo, thanks to friend @Surnell )
{Final, Open till 11 PM} From which is the most famous praise/slogan "Ganpati Bappa Morya" taken? #DharmaQuiz 1180. Ans: Marathi.

Top Scorers:

@ManiKSK : 5
@iSumitRk : 5
@man8shree : 5
@abhipar7 : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@surenc1974 : 5
@DevNakshi : 5
@TheArvindDhar : 5
@arunz : 5
@pvaidyaraj : 5
@surnell : 5
@sharad_51 : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@Shree03 : 5
@intodust_in : 5
@bhaviknz : 5
@deetham : 5

Congrats to:

@sharathinindia : 4
@jemin_p : 4

@Susri1210 : 3

@alkeshtunara : 2
@ArunTatTvamAsi : 2
@VikranthKalva : 2

@natrajan : 1
@nikysaji : 1
@SuryaTiranga : 1
@sweetsudha1 : 1
@Sreevathsaa : 1
@pvsswamy : 1
@murali_2ms : 1
@being_hassan : 1
@Dilipmys : 1
@nemkals : 1
@jai1900 : 1
@dhanu_lagna : 1
@bezubaan : 1
@siddarthpaim : 1
@shurabh : 1
@SukuNambi : 1
@oneandonlydilip : 1
@_Aniket : 1
@apthamitra : 1
@arun88twts : 1
@kharesm : 1
@sudsmobile : 1
@Twadda : 1
@manohar_sram : 1
@ChandanYogendra : 1

Hope you all had a great Ganapati week. Keep sharing your comments here or on Twitter for improvement of DharmaQuiz. Thanks.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 245: 3-Dec-2013

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 186: 8-Jan-2013

Friday, November 30, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 179: 30-Nov-2012

Friday, September 21, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 164: 21-Sep-2012

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