Tulsidas Jayanti Quiz

July 31 is Jayanti of Tulsidas. Ramcharitmanas or Manas as it is fondly called, is the holy book for many in the North. Manas is intense Bhakti poetry. It is also an earthy rendition of Hindu philosophy. This quiz examines ‘Tulsi the Philosopher’ through the Manas. Five lucky quizzers stand a chance to win this book.

Kargil Day Quiz

Wars are won by brave fighters. Kargil was a prime example of this bravery against odds. Today, on Kargil Diwas, we bring you the stories of Param Vir Chakra Awardees of India in this 12 question quiz.Who was the first awardee, who was the youngest, who died mid-air? Who died for no one and who died for another land?

Quiz Guru Purnima

Upanishads are Vedanta – the fountain of Indian philosophy. The principal Upanishads are 10 (or 13). In this quiz we see how the principal Upanishads discuss the nature of reality. (‘Brahm Satya Jagat Mithya’). Our quiz is inspired by the MPhil dissertation of Ms. Geeta Kulkarni, an Upanishad scholar, and also other sources. Our gratitude to her.

Rath Yatra Quiz

June 27th is Rath Yatra. How long is the Yatra? Where does the Yatra go to? What is the Maratha connection to Puri? Explore Rath Yatra in this quiz.

Yoga Day Quiz

June 21st is World Yoga Day. In this quiz, we explore Ayurveda, the science of wellness that is integrated with Yoga. What does Ayurveda mean? Who are the ancient masters of Ayurveda? What are the three doshas that determine wellness in a person?

Kabir Jayanti Quiz

Today is the Jayanti of Kabir, the much-loved Bhakti poet. The idea of Bhakti is ancient. Isha Upanishad and the Gita praise Bhakti. Bhakti Poetry perhaps originated in the Tamil region in 6th century CE and spread across India. In this 12 question quiz, we learn about the Bhakti saints of our land. Andrew Schelling’s fine anthology of Bhakti poetry is the base of this quiz.

Wars on Western Borders Quiz

Operation Sindoor lit up our western border. This is not the first conflict on this border. This is just one among hundreds, probably one among a thousand such wars on the west.
In this 12 question quiz, we look at key western battles. Which is the first known battle? Who was the first attested invader? Which region faced the first organized Islamic invasion?
5 Lucky quizzes win Bibek Debroy’s book, Bhagavad Gita for Millennials

Buddha Purnima Quiz

Symbols of Buddhism
12th May is Buddha Purnima. Buddhism has very powerful religious symbols. Buddhism adopted symbols that were already considered sacred or important. It also evolved its own new symbols. In this quiz we explore 12 symbols of Buddhism in four groups, Buddhist philosophy, Symbolism, representation of Buddha and the sacred structures of Buddhism. 5 lucky quizzers will win Bibek Debroy’s “Bhagavad Gita for Millennials” book.

Akshaya Tritiya Quiz

Akshaya Tritya is a wonderful festival. It is possibly among the oldest and among the most sacred. The festival has several associations with our everyday life – food, gold, wealth, donations, fasting etc. We explore these in this 10 question quiz.

Hanuman Tales Quiz

Hanuman Ji is one of the most beloved deities in Hinduism. On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, let us explore 12 popular tales about Hanuman. Who was Hanuman’s mother? Did the brahmachari Hanuman have a son? Who was his celestial brother from the Mahabharata? Jai Bajrang Bali!