The magic of Ramayana

Valmiki’s Adikavya (first poem) is the earliest Ramkatha. It is much loved, with many retellings for many purposes, dance, drama and education. On Rama Navami, let’s explore the many Ramkathas in Sanskrit & Prakrit literary works. We use two great scholars as our sources – Dr V Raghavan & Dr Camille Bulcke.

Astronomy through Puranas Quiz

Puranas contain immense astronomical knowledge, told as stories. On the new year day of Ugadi, Gudi Padwa and others, we cover 12 astronomical tales in this quiz. We use Raj Vedam’s lectures as a key source.

Timeless Holi, A Quiz

The spring festival of Holi is very ancient, said Prof PV Kane. The ‘Holi of bonfires’ and the ‘Holi of colours’ are referred to in several Indian texts and sculptures. Let us examine why Holi is synonymous with bonhomie, togetherness and equality. We use Nityanand Mishra’s article in Firstpost & Leona Anderson’s book on spring festivals as the main sources.

Shivaji among us

Today (Feb 19th) is Shivaji Jayanti. This quiz takes us through his legacy which lives amongst us in many ways, in culture, in symbols, in places and in our own freedom. Five lucky participants will receive “ The Maratha Century” by Dr Uday Kulkarni as a gift.

Tandava Tales

This is IndiYatra’s 100th Quiz. On the day of Shivaratri, let us see how Shiva destroys, saves and resurrects the world; and yet is vulnerable to love and fate like mortals. A special gift of 20 copies of “Waiting for Shiva” by Vikram Sampath for lucky participants.

Netaji’s Republic

Today is Republic Day and 23rd Jan was Netaji’s birthday. Let us relive the history of his army, INA, that fought for India. Netaji disappeared before India become a Republic. Sourced from Peter Ward Fay’s book ‘The Forgotten Army.’

Life of Swami Vivekananda Quiz

Swami Vivekananda was born on January 12, 1863, on Sankranti. Like Sankranti marks a journey of light and hope, Swami Vivekananda awakened the sleeping spirit of the nation. This quiz studies his life using the 1953 biography by Swami Nikhilananda.

Indian Business Quiz

December 28 is the birthday of two of India’s greatest business icons, Ratan Tata and Dhirubhai Ambani, born five years apart on either side of the Gulf of Khambhat in Gujarat. On this occasion, let us explore the long history of Indian business.

Portuguese in India

Today (Dec 19) is when Goa became free. The Portuguese were the first European colonial power to arrive in India, landing in 1498 and staying until 1961. This quiz introduces major events, personalities, and themes from the Portuguese presence in India.

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