Thedal Quiz – 2

February 7, 2020 2 Comments

Thanks for your overwhelming response for the first ever Thedal Quiz! Your enthusiasm has helped me come up with next set of questions in this post.  Please type in your answers in the comments section below. I will publish the winners list and the answers in a few days as usual.

Good luck! 

Welcome to your Thedal Quiz 2

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1. 

Which great literary work is also known as 'The Fifth Veda'?

2. 

Which sage among the Saptha Rishis (7 Eminent sages) was proficient in both Tamil and Sanskrit languages and also figured in the Ramayana?

3. 

In Ramayana, who was the brother of Sampaathi the vulture, who did a great service to Lord Rama?

4. 

According to Mahabharatha, who was the sister of Shakuni?

5. 

Which Vaishnavite Azhwar in his literary work wrote ('Aran Naaranan Naamam') indicating that Shiva and Vishnu are one?

6. 

Which is the only Vaishnavaite Divyadesam temple (present in Earth) that is located outside India?

7. 

Where in India can you find the largest Nandi Statue (Mount of Lord Shiva) ?

8. 

According to a line from Sangam Literature, the mountain areas are protected by Seyon. ('Seyon meya maivarai ulagamum'). Who is He?

9. 

Which Shaivaite Naayanaar (sage) is also known as Thiruvaathavuraar?

10. 

Who wrote Gita Govindam which is organized as lines grouped as 'eights'(Ashtapathis)?

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2 thoughts on “Thedal Quiz – 2”

  1. 1. Mahabharatham
    2. Agasthyar
    3. Jataayu
    4. Gaandhaari
    5. Poigai Azhwar
    6. Mukthinath, Nepal
    7. Lepakshi, Andhra
    8. Murugan
    9. Maanikkavaachagar
    10. Jayadevar

    Reply

  2. Hi Renga,

    Following are my answers.

    1. Mahabharatam
    2. Agastya
    3. Jatayu
    4. Gandhari
    5. poygaiyaazhvaar
    6. Saligramam is the in Nepal.
    7. Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh
    8. Lord Muruga
    9. Manickavasagar
    10. Jayadeva

    Thanks
    Ram

    Reply

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