Thedal Quiz – 1

January 31, 2020 9 Comments

Here is a small quiz to test your knowledge on Hinduism awareness.  You can compare your scores with your dear ones. This will be a nice way to learn about our scriptures and philosophy. You might find some answers in our blog site itself. 

Do type in your answers in the comments section (they will be moderated for some time). I will publish the answers in a few days.  The extent of your participation will help me in deciding if this can be a series or a one time post. Thanks. 

Here you go, and good luck! 

Welcome to your Thedal Quiz 1

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1. 

Which is the oldest among the 4 Vedas?

2. 

As per Hindu mythology, who is called as Jaahnavi?

3. 

In Ramayana, who was the wife of Bharatha?

4. 

In which famous temple did the 'arangetram' (first staging) of Kambaramayana happen?

5. 

In Tamil Sangam literature who was worshipped as the Goddess of War and Victory?

6. 

Who was called 'Sundara' in Ramayana?

7. 

Which Shaivaite Saint (Naayanaar) built a grand temple in his heart?

8. 

Who is the author of Bhaja Govindam?

9. 

Which Vaishnavaite Aazhwar received a spear (Vel) as a gift from the Shaivite saint Tirugnaanasambandhar?

10. 

What is common name for 'Samprokshanam' that depicts a temple event?

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9 thoughts on “Thedal Quiz – 1”

  1. Rig
    River Ganges
    Mandavi
    Our very own Srirangam
    Korravai
    Anjaneyar
    Poosalar Nayanar
    Adi Shankaracharya
    Thirumangai Azhwar
    Kumbabhishekam

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  2. 1. Rig Veda
    2. River Ganga/Ganges
    3. Mandavi
    4. Srirangam Lord Ranganatha’s temple
    5. Goddess Durga/Mahishasura marddhini form…I think in Tamil Sangam literature she is called Korravai/Kottravai
    6. Lord Hanuman
    7. Poosalar
    8. Adi Sankara/Bhagawath pada
    9. Thirumangai Azhwar
    10. Kumbhabhishekam

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  3. Is this a tactic to make us read all the posts in the blog site Ranga?:) ..
    In any case it’s a good exercise for the brain and an effective way to learn about our culture and traditions….I am not sure 8f all mybanswers are right but will await ur verdict and more learnings. Thank you to you and the entire Thedal team for the exemplary work.

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  4. 1. Rigveda
    2. Ganga
    3. Maandavi
    4. Srirangam
    5. Muruga
    6. Hanuman
    7. Poosalaar
    8.Adishankara
    9.Nammalwar
    10. Kumbhabhishekam

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  6. 1. Rig veda
    2. Ganga
    3. Mandai
    4. Srirangam
    5. Kotravai
    6. Hanuman
    7. Poosalar naiyanar
    8. Adi sankarar
    9. Thitumangai alwar
    10. Kumbabishekam

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  8. 2 Ganga
    3 Mandavi
    4 srirangam Mettu azhagiyasingar sannathi
    5 Durga?
    6 Anjaneyar
    7 poosalar
    8 Adhi Shankarar
    9
    10 kumbhabhishekam/kudamuzhukku

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