Tuesday, October 4, 2011

DharmaQuiz Session 90: 16-Sep-2011

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Session 90: September 16,  2011
Theme: Hinduism outside India
  1. In terms of Hindu population, which is the world's third largest Hindu populated country? #DharmaQuiz 802 . Ans: Bangladesh, around 15 million Hindus in 2011.
  2. This capital city of a South Asian country draws its name from a Hindu temple for Ishwari or Goddess. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 803. Ans: Dhaka, from Dhakeshwari temple.
  3. This capital city of a South Asian country derives its name from Sanskrit, meaning "Wooden Covered Shelter". Name it. #DharmaQuiz 804. Ans: Kathmandu from Kaashtha (wooden) Mantapa (covered shelter)
  4. Which Shiva temple in Bangladesh holds the largest Linga in that country? a)Kantaji  b) Kal Bhairab c)Ramna Kali. #DharmaQuiz 805. Ans: Kal Bhairab 
  5. Nepal's official calendar is Bikram Sambat Hindu calendar. Is that a Solar or a Lunar calender? #DharmaQuiz 806. Ans: Solar
List of people who got one or more answers answers right, with their scores:
  • @vipulgupta1976 : 3
  • @sharathinindia : 3
  • @sumeetgarg : 3
  • @SantaSingh : 3
  • @DevNakshi : 3
  • @jagdish : 3
  • @talmukund : 2
  • @hd223 : 1
  • @BKrtik : 1
  • @manu_bajaj : 1
  • @smartAleckTweet : 1
  • @itsmesuresh : 1
  • @RefugeeBlues: 1
  • @Dhruv_rathore : 1
  • @krbhavsar : 1
  • @sanatsan : 1
  • @subodh1945 : 1
  • @SandeepMertia : 1
  • @Ricky_Kha : 1
  • @ChefSanketo : 1
Congratulations to all those listed above! Also, thanks to all those who attempted as well as those who are silently following the tweets or blog.

Watch out for  the next update. Usually these quiz sessions happen on Tuesday and/or Friday afternoon India time, while being open for at least 3 hours for answers to come in. Of course, don't forget to leave your comments & suggestions, as well as subscribe to this blog. It is just a fun way to participate in sharing of religious / spiritual knowledge.

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