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1. What was the birth name of Sri Sri Chandrashekarendra Saraswati Swamigal? A. Venkatraman B. Swaminathan C. Rajagopalan 2. Name the birth-place of Sri Sri Chandrashekarendra Saraswati Swamigal. A. Vellore B. Villupuram C. Cuddalore 3. Name the father of Mahaperiyava. …
May 2 was Lord Narasimha’s jayanthi this year. Let’s test your knowledge about this unique incarnation of God. 1. What is the form of Lord Narasimha? A. Half lion and half human B. Human with a boar face C. A …
Sri Vallabhacharya was a great saint who propagated the path of devotion. His established the Pushti marg (path of grace). He has written commentaries on Bhagavatam, and many other works on Bhakti. 1. Pooja murthi of Sri Vallabhacharya A. Shiva …
March 28 is Rama Navami this year. Did you know Ramayana is the most popular Hindu story that has been presented in numerous different languages and versions by so many saints and is also an integral part of the culture …
This time of the year sees the Aradhana days of both Sri Thyagaraja as well as Sri Purandaradasa. Here is a quiz on these great saint-composers. 1. What does the word ‘Thyagaraja’ mean” A. King of comforts B. King of …
Margazhi is an auspicious month that falls during Dec-Jan in the English calendar. Our scriptures say that spiritual activities performed during this month yields great fruit. 1. Name the Lord who said that he is indeed “Margazhi” among the months. …
It’s Thanksgiving time in the USA! But do you know gratitude is an extremely important, inherent attitude in Indian culture from time immemorial? 1. To which god is Annabhishekam performed as an appreciation for the grace that He showered for …
1. This demon could become a buffalo at will. 2. Sanskrit terms for ghosts. 3. This demoness disguised as a beautiful woman to kill Krishna. 4. The story of this ghost’s emancipation by listening to Bhagavatam is told in Srimad Bhagavata Mahatmyam …
July 12, 2014 was celebrated as Guru Poornima, an auspicious day to celebrate, worship and extol the greatness of the Guru. On this occasion, let’s see if you know who were the Gurus of some famous Indian personalities. 1. Who …
