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February 19, 2012 is the jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji, a brave and pious Maratha king who lived in India during the 17th century. He fought against and reclaimed India from foreign invaders, establishing the Maratha empire, which he ruled in …
1. Swami Vivenakanda was the disciple of A. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa B. Swami Sadananda C. Ramana Maharshi 2. Swami Vivekananda’s birth name is A. Virendar Dutta B. Narendranath Dutta C. Rabindranath Tagore 3. Name the birth-place of Swami Vivekananda A. New …
December is music season in south India. Let’s test your knowledge about two bhaktas who are famous as Carnatic music composers. 1. Thyagaraja composed most of his kirtans on a. Lord Krishna b. Lord Rama c. Lord Shiva 2. Name the birth place of Thyagaraja …
“Tulasi Kalyanam” or “Tulasi Vivah” which commemorates the marriage of Tulasi Devi with the Lord is celebrated on Kaisika Dwadasi (also known as Uttana Dwadasi) in the month of Karthika. This year it fell on Nov 7, 2011. Let’s see …
We just enjoyed the season of Navaratri, a celebration of the Divine Mother Goddess in all her different forms. We have already published trivia quizzes on Durga Devi and Saraswati in earlier issues. So here is a quiz on Lakshmi …
Sep 5 was celebrated as Teacher’s Day in India. Let’s see how much you know about the various teachers in our Puranas and Itihasas! 1. Name the teacher of Lord Rama A. Sage Drona B. Sage Vishwamitra C. Sage Vasishtha …
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is celebrated in different parts of India, especially northern India, around August. Let’s see how much you know about this festival. 1. The festival Raksha Bandhan is observed in India to celebrate the relationship between a. Father and …
Ashada Ekadasi that falls around July every year is an auspicious occasion in Pandharpur and for Lord Panduranga. Let’s see if you can answer these related trivia questions. 1. Lord Panduranga and Rukmini came to Pandharpur for this devotee, who …
June 19 is Father’s Day 2011. Let’s see if you know some famous fathers, grandfathers and sons from the Puranas. 1. Grandfather of Pandavas and Kauravas A. Dhrona B. Yudhisthira C. Bheeshma 2. Bheeshma’s father A. Santanu B. Vichitravirya C. …
