Mythology
tamil loterarure
nature/gardening
down the memory lane
cuisine/food
100
Which horse headed avatar of Vishnu retrieved the vedas stolen by demons Madhu and Kaitabha
Hayagriva
100
Which are the two Tamil epic works in the Sangam era. These are referred to as the 'Twin Epics'
The two primary epic works tied to the conclusion of the Sangam era are Cilappatikāram and Maṇimēkalai.
100
What is the material spread over soil to hold in moisture and stop weeds?
Mulch
100
When and where was the above pic taken
Navratri 2019 in Sowmi house
100
Does adding chicory to coffee increase the caffeine content
No
Chicory is 100% caffeine-free. Blending it with coffee naturally cuts down the total caffeine content of the cup.
200
Which powerful Asura was born out of the energy from Lord Shiva's third eye and fell into the ocean and was raised by God Varuna
Jalandhara
200
The oldest surviving Tamil grammatical and literary treatise, dividing grammar into letters, words
Tolkāppiyam
200
What is the process of removing dead flower heads to encourage more blooms?
- A) Deadheading
- B) Pruning
Deadheading
200
what date was this pic taken
July 15 2022
200
This distinct spice is added to the famous bisibellah bath differentiaing it from sambar rice
What is this spice called
Marati moggu
Marathi Moggu, also known as Kapok Buds or Indian Capers, is an aromatic spice derived from the silk cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra).
300
Karna learnt archery from a venerable sage by pretending to be a Brahmin. Who was this sage
Sage Parashurama
300
Listen to the audio clipping
recording.
This is from a movie made from one of Tamil literary works
What is the movie name or the literary work
Ponniyin Selvan
300
This plant blooms at night with a jasmine like fragrance.
Which family does this belong to
Orchid
300
There is a person next to Ksheeraja who is it
Arvind
300
The unique, earthy aroma of Kal Dosa from Tamil Nadu is historically derived from cooking the batter on a griddle made of what specific material?
a) Cast iron
b) Soapstone
c) Terracotta clay
d) Sheet carbon steel
Soapstone
400
Old manuscripts of the Brahmanda Purana are surprisingly still preserved in the traditional Hindu literature collections of which modern-day Southeast Asian island country?
Bali, Indonesia
400
Thirupavai is a collection of Vaishnavaite poetry.
On the same lines What is the collection of Shaivate poetry
Who created this work
Thiruvasakam
By
Manikavasagar400
The above seeds can remain dormant for centuries without losing viability and can sprout.
What is the flower that produces above seeds.
Lotus
400
Who is standing next to Gayatri in this pic
Meena
400
The legendary Ramassery Idli from Palakkad, Kerala, looks like a flat, fluffy disc rather than a standard bun shape. What unique setup is used to steam this specific heirloom idli?
a) Hollowed bamboo stalks over boiling spiced water
b) Clay pots covered with unbleached muslin cloth and a tied thread
c) Steamed inside woven jackfruit leaf baskets (Kotte)
d) Laid out directly on broad banana leaves inside a copper Uruli
Clay pots covered with unbleached muslin cloth and a tied thread 🌟
Ramassery Idlis are steamed using a stack of special clay pots. Muslin cloth is tied over the mouth of a pot filled with boiling water. The batter is poured on the cloth, covered with another clay lid, and steamed. This imparts a unique texture and flavor
500
The Lalitha Sahasranamam was recited by ___ to _____
Fill in the blanks
Recited by Hayagriva to Sage Agastya
500
A collection of couplets by Avvaiyar, emphasizing moral values and wisdom.
Aatichudi
500
What is the common name of this plant that kills its host tree by constricting the trunk and roots?
A. Oak slayer
B. Devil's hands
C. Strangler fig
D. Suffocating ivy
Strangler fig
500
when was this pic taken
Adithi's indian wedding
500
In the agricultural Marutham lands, a popular feast dish consisted of fresh sugarcane juice boiled down with broken rice and mashed pulses. What modern South Indian sweet dish is the direct descendant of this preparation?
A) Payasam
B) Sweet Pongal (Sakkarai Pongal)
C) Kozhukattai
D) Ukkarai
Sweet Pongal (Sakkarai Pongal) – The Sangam texts describe Mattru, a celebratory sweet rice mash made right after the harvest, which evolved into today's Pongal.