Thedal Quiz 10

1. The dwaarapaalas (gatekeepers) of Lord Vishnu got cursed by sages to be born as demons for three generations. How were they born in the first one (Krutha or Sathya Yuga) ?

2. What are names of the two six-month movements of the Earth around the Sun, according to our tradition?

3. The twin stars in the 'Big Dipper' constellation in space is equated with which holy couple from Vedic literature?

4. What are the names of the two demons that Agasthya vanquished?

5. As per Ramayana, what are the two mantras taught by sage Viswamithra to Rama and Lakshmana to overcome hunger and fatigue?

6. In Mahabharata, who are the two sons of Satyavathi?

7. As per our Puranas, Lord Narayana saved one elephant and killed another in his different incarnations. What are the names of the elephants?

8. Which are the two birds associated with Lord Muruga?

9. According to Tamil literature, which two works are called Twin Epics ('Irattai kaappiyangal')?

10. Name the two works of Andal.

11. Who were the foremost disciples of the famous Vaishnavite preceptor Ramanuja?

12. What are the two entities in the philosophy of Madhvaacharya?