Mahavir Jayanti
Today is Mahavir Jayanti. We follow many Jain principles in our life, even though we may not be conscious of them. The Jain architecture is spread all across India. Jain sculptures are among the most exquisite India has produced. Explore the principles and architecture of of Jain tradition with this Mahavir Jayanti Quiz.
Footsteps of Rama Quiz
Between Ayodhya and Lanka, where all does Ramayana take us? Which milestones mark the footsteps of Rama? Which rivers, valleys, hills and geological features mark the geography of Ramayana? Take this Rama Navami quiz. It explores 12 locations of Ramayana, between and including Ayodhya and Lanka.
New Years of India
Why does India have so many new years? What is common to the Kashmir and Kerala new year? What is the difference between solar calendar and luni-solar calendar? Does India have its own official calendar? Take this quiz to learn these delightful snippets.
Holi Quiz
Where is Holi a music festival, where is it a Yatra?
Where is Holi romantic, where is it spiritual?
Take the Holi quiz to discover Holi’s colour, variety, and history.
Shivaratri Quiz
Discover the antiquity, archaeology, life, and manifestations of Shiva. This quiz takes you through the variety and diversity of Shiva worship.
The Variety of Sankranti
Sankranti is many things in India,
It is Sun worship, harvest celebration, pilgrimage, games and so on.
This quiz takes you through the antiquity of Sankranti, traditions of Sun worship and the variety of Sankranti celebrations in India.
Surya, A Solstice Quiz
On the winter solstice, try the Sun Temple quiz. How well do you know the famous Sun temples of India? They mark the length and breadth of the country and thus attest the antiquity of Surya worship in India. There are Sun temples that have stood for several hundred years; and some more that have been lost for several hundred years. Try the crisp seven question quiz, one for each weekday.
Gurudwaras – Legends and Locations
The Gurudwaras in this quiz cover the geography of India (and Pakistan) and take you to holiest rivers, mountaintops, borders and the holiest sights of Sikh history. On the Gurpurab day, let us visit the history and legends of the Gurudwaras.
Diwali Quiz – History and Diversity
Diwali is one of the earliest documented festivals of India. The same day is celebrated by Jains and Sikhs. Various parts of India associate Diwali with our Itihaasas and Rama, Krishna and Devi. Let us explore the history and variety of Diwali.
Devi – A Quiz
Since when have we worshipped Devi? What are the forms in which we worship her? What is the concept of Navaratri and how varied are its celebrations? Take this quiz to learn more about our Devi.