Sacred Forms of the Hindu Divine

“Today, 30th April is Narasimha Jayanti.
In the Narasimha Avatar, Vishnu manifests in a half lion half human form. This is the last of the four Dashavataras where Vishnu takes the form of an animal.
Animals are sacred in Hinduism in many ways. Our deities are in animal form like Ganapati or Hanumanji. Our avataras are in animal forms. Many animals are sacred vahanas of our deities. Many animals are also worshipped as divinities. This quiz covers 12 sacred animals in Hinduism.
The quiz is based on a wonderfully detailed book by Nanditha Krishna, “Sacred Animals of India.”

The Kerala mural painting is by Vishnu Vikraman. “

The Big Hindu Library

Today, 21 April 2026, is Sankara Jayanti. Sankaracharya gave us an enormous library. He provided commentaries, original philosophy and innumerable stotras.
His work in itself is a library within the great library of ancient texts. As Swami Chinmayananda said, Every religion has one Holy Book, in Hinduism I say, Welcome to My Library.
In this quiz, we take you through 12 of the essential texts of Hinduism. Just a drop in the ocean.
The quiz is based on two beautiful books, The Essential Sanatana Dharma by Shatavadani R. Ganesh, translation by Hari Ravikumar and Why Are We Like This Only, A Guide to Hindu Shastras by Ami Ganatra.

Session 4

Based on classes that commenced on the Vijayadasami day, 2024.

As a part of our Samārop, we will be sharing four Weekly quizzes, to test our knowledge and to celebrate our learning.

Enjoy the quiz, which is based on weekly classes by Acharya Smt. Suryapriya Ji.

Session 3

Based on classes that commenced on the Vijayadasami day, 2024.

As a part of our Samārop, we will be sharing four Weekly quizzes, to test our knowledge and to celebrate our learning.

Enjoy the quiz, which is based on weekly classes by Acharya Smt. Suryapriya Ji.

Session 2

Based on classes that commenced on the Vijayadasami day, 2024.

As a part of our Samārop, we will be sharing four Weekly quizzes, to test our knowledge and to celebrate our learning.

Enjoy the quiz, which is based on weekly classes by Acharya Smt. Suryapriya Ji.

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.

Session 1

Based on classes that commenced on the Vijayadasami day, 2024.

As a part of our Samārop, we will be sharing four Weekly quizzes, to test our knowledge and to celebrate our learning.

Enjoy the quiz, which is based on weekly classes by Acharya Smt. Suryapriya Ji.

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.

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