Games of India Quiz
As we celebrate Holi, lets explore the traditional games that kept our ancestors engaged. What is the Indian contribution to the origins of chess? At which game did Yudhistira foolishly gamble away his wife and brothers? Where in India is bull fighting as traditionally popular as in Spain?
Five lucky quizzers win Vikram Sampath book – “Waiting for Shiva”
Games of India Quiz
As we celebrate Holi, lets explore the traditional games that kept our ancestors engaged. What is the Indian contribution to the origins of chess? At which game did Yudhistira foolishly gamble away his wife and brothers? Where in India is bull fighting as traditionally popular as in Spain?
Five lucky quizzers win Vikram Sampath book – “Waiting for Shiva”
Shiva, His Forms Quiz
ಶಿವನ ರೂಪ ಹಲವು ನಾಮ ಹಲವು. ಶೈವಾಗಮಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಶಿವನ 64 ರೂಪಗಳ ಉಲ್ಲೇಖವಿದೆ. ನಾವೀಗ ಅವನ ಕೆಲವು ರೂಪಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಚಯಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳೋಣ.
ಈ ರಸಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಯಲ್ಲಿನ 11 ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳೂ ಶಿವನ ಒಂದೊಂದು ಕಥೆಯನ್ನು ಹೇಳುತ್ತವೆ. ಅವನನ್ನು ಅನಾವರಣಗೊಳಿಸುತ್ತವೆ. ನಮ್ಮ ದೇವಾಲಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಶಿವ ಮೂರ್ತಿಗಳನ್ನು ತೋರುತ್ತವೆ.
ಈ ರಸಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಯನ್ನು ಸಂಪನ್ನಗೊಳಿಸಿದ ಮೊದಲೈದು ಅದೃಷ್ಟಶಾಲಿಗಳು ಶ್ರೀ ವಿಕ್ರಂ ಸಂಪತ್ ಅವರ ‘ವೈಟಿಂಗ್ ಫಾರ್ ಶಿವ’ ಪುಸ್ತಕದ ವಿಜೇತರಾಗುವರು.
Forms of Shiva Quiz
Shiva comes to us in several forms. Perhaps from the times of Sindu Saraswati civilization we have worshipped Shiva. Sixty four manifestations of Shiva are mentioned in the Sivagamas. Let us explore some of these forms.
Five lucky quizzers win Vikram Sampath book – “Waiting for Shiva”
Random Quiz
Today is Maghi Poornima Day, the last Amrit Snan at MahaKumbh before Shivaratri. Kumbha is the Mela Raja, a microcosm of Hindu India’s spiritual life. Even the avowedly agnostic Nehru was moved by “the tremendous faith that had drawn our people for untold generations.”
Why is the Kumbh Mela called Kumbh? How does Kumbh reveal our knowledge of astronomy? Who are Kalpavasis? Who brought the Sadhus to Kumbh?
MahaKumbh Quiz
Today is Maghi Poornima Day, the last Amrit Snan at MahaKumbh before Shivaratri. Kumbha is the Mela Raja, a microcosm of Hindu India’s spiritual life. Even the avowedly agnostic Nehru was moved by “the tremendous faith that had drawn our people for untold generations.”
Why is the Kumbh Mela called Kumbh? How does Kumbh reveal our knowledge of astronomy? Who are Kalpavasis? Who brought the Sadhus to Kumbh?
Saraswati Quiz
Today is Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. This quiz takes you through the history and tradition of Sarasvati. What is the nature of Sarasvati in the Rig Veda? What musical instrument does Sarasvati hold? Which bird is the mount or vahan of Sarasvati? Which Islamic country gifted a 16 ft tall Sarasvati sculpture to the United States?
Constitution Makers Quiz
Indian Constitution was adopted on Republic Day. We celebrate the men and women behind the constitution in this quiz. Who hand wrote the original Constitution? Who illustrated it? Who was instrumental in ensuring universal franchise?
Grains of India Quiz
For more than 10,000 years, grains have been part of the long civilizational history of India. Which is the oldest and which is the youngest cereal in India? Which food item has remained unchanged for 2000 years? Where is India’s first dam? Where can we still find the first field?
Spot the Temples
Start the new year recollecting some of the famous temples and pilgrimage centres. We have also added a sprinkling of places you may not have seen yet, but ought to!