Vedadhara: Quiz

1. Who is Shani Deva's first wife ?

A. Karala

B. Shami

C. Neela

D. Kumuda

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2. What was the name of the yaga performed by King Dasharatha to beget children?

A. Sanatagopala Homa

B. Putrakameshti

C. Ashwamedha

D. Rajasuya

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3. Why is achamana done three times ?

A. For Sthula - Sukshma - Karana bodies

B. For Trimurthys

C. For Swarga - Bhumi - Patala

D. For Self - Wife - Children

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4. Which is the Vedic Suktam chanted for cordial relations ?

A. Bhagya Suktam

B. Purusha Suktam

C. Sree Suktam

D. Aikyamatya Suktam

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5. Devi Kanyakumari is a virgin. Her groom, Lord shiva is in a nearby temple. Which is this ?

A. Thirmalai

B. Tikkurichi

C. Tiruppparappu

D. Sucheendram

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6. Who was the Guru of King Dasharatha ?

A. Vishwamitra

B. Vasishta

C. Athri

D. Gowthama

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7. What does the ritual called Madhuparka in vivaha samskara signify ?

A. Bride's father paying respects to the groom

B. Groom's sister receiving the bride

C. Bride's family honouring groom's family

D. Bride receiving groom

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8. As per the principle of non violence of Gandhiji, is a mouse forgiving a cat ready to pounce upon him considered as ahimsa ?

A. Yes

B. No

C. If there is no other option

D. Do not know

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9. Which is the mantra associated with Brahmastra?

A. Omkara

B. Gayatri

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10. Which is the mountain that goes on reducing in size due to a curse ?

A. Himalaya

B. Gandhamadana

C. Vindhya

D. Gowardhana

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