Friday, January 18, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 189: 18-Jan-2013

Theme: South East Asian Temples - Pictorial Quiz

1) This is one of the 7 Hindu sea temples, close to each other, built 500 years ago. In which country? #DharmaQuiz 1306. Ans: Bali in Indonesia.
For Question 1

More here: http://ppc2010bali.com/tanah-lot-temple-the-temple-on-the-sea-with-amazing-sunset.html

2) This 1050yr old temple is close world's largest temple complex. Built NOT by a King. In which nation? #DharmaQuiz 1307. Ans: Banteay Srei temple near Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

More: http://kaminidandapani.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/02/a-trip-to-ang-2.html
For Question 2

3) A 1150 yrs old Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva temple, is 17 KM from Yogyakarta in Indonesia. On which Island?  #DharmaQuiz 1308. Ans: Java Island.

More: http://travellinginindonesia.com/prambanan.html
For Question 3

For Question 4
4) Champa dynasty built magnificent Hindu temples between 800-1600 years ago. In which SE Asian nation? #DharmaQuiz 1309. Ans: Vietnam

More: http://www.southpacifictravel.com.vn/tours/vietnam_tour_detail/127/My_Son_Half_Day_Trip.html

5) A 900 year old Shiva temple on Cambodia-Thailand border,now demilitarized. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 1310. Ans: Preah Vihear.
For Question 5
More: http://worldhindunity.blogspot.in/2011/07/preah-vihear-hindu-temple-is-now-free.html

Top Scorers of session 189:
  1. @man8shree : 5
  2. @Dhanushm : 5
  3. @smna17 : 5
  4. @iSaakshi : 5
  5. @vinodvyas220 : 5
  6. @sweetandu : 5
  7. @sharathinindia : 5
  8. @surnell : 5
  9. @Ethirajans : 5
  10. @rahulghildiyal : 5
  11. @abhipar7 : 5
  12. @S_Mandalia : 5
  13. @shylsmn : 5
  14. @indianomad : 5
  15. @shibu_kt : 5
  16. @anandt_05 : 5
Congrats to the following for getting into the score card:
  1. @RatnaniHitesh : 4
  2. @Dhruv_rathore : 4
  3. @pradeepkhs : 4
  4. @keewwllguy : 4
  1. @iSumitRk : 3
  1. @robinrajsingh : 2
  2. @Bipul2047 : 2
  3. @vasenvy : 2
  1. @rinku3009 : 1
  2. @sa_kiran : 1
  3. @imukuvacha : 1
  4. @aackthu : 1
  5. @Durden1o1 : 1
  6. @Rohananandbajpe : 1
  7. @Equateall : 1
  8. @deepak_aj : 1
  9. @iDevV2 : 1
  10. @aghorii : 1
  11. @natrajan : 1
  12. @niraj_dave : 1

Do read and educate about the marvelous Hindu history of South East Asia. Not much is taught in schools :(


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