Satsang
How many Shloks in Shikshapatri?
212
Who is Parvati considered the reincarnation of?
Sati
Challenge - Each team to nominate one person to arm wrestle the other team.
Winner gains 100 points
In the Mahabharata, which powerful warrior and teacher was the mentor of both the Pandavas and the Kauravas?
Dronacharya
The famous Indian philosopher, Adi Shankaracharya, is known for consolidating which key concept in Hinduism?
Advaita Vedanta
What year Bhuj mandir constructed?
1823
What are the two things that stay with you when you die?
Karma & Vaasana
The character of “Jack Sparrow” is portrayed by which actor in the Pirates of the Caribbean series?
Johnny Depp
Challenge - All groups will have 30 seconds to make a visual demonstration of Arjuna's chariot.
Judges will decide which is the best one will. Team that wins will gain 200 points.
The Great Wall of China was built to protect against invasions from which group?
Mongols
This saint was instrumental in the creation of the Swaminarayan Mandir at Bhuj?
Muktanand Swami
How are Nijbhodanad and Premanand swami linked?
Nijbhodanad didn’t fit well at the end of the kirtan "Phool na hindore julat lal" and so after thinking about the level of love swami had, Maharaj decided to rename swami Premanand.
The first manned moon landing took place in what year?
1969
In the Mahabharata, Bhima has a series of encounters with Hidimba, a rakshasi. What is the name of their son?
Ghatotkacha
The Act of Union 1707 unified England and which other country to form the Kingdom of Great Britain?
Scotland
Challenge - Each team to nominate one person to hold longest tapni maala. After 30 seconds all contenders left will be required to close their eyes.
Team left standing last will win 400 points
Define Savikalpa and Nirvikalpa Nishchay.
Savikalpa means belief with alternate thought and Nirvikalpa means belief without thoughts.
Which famous historical figure was known as "The Iron Lady"?
Margaret Thatcher
In the Ramayana, the sage Vishwamitra takes Rama and Lakshmana to protect his yajna (sacrifice) from the demons. Which demoness does he defeat during this journey?
Tataka
Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal?
Shah Jahan
What Vachanamrut talks about Perfect Nishchay The Greatness of Bhagwan?
Gadhada Pratham 63
Topic Maharaj's Ruchi:
List any 4 behaviors Swaminarayan Bhagwan lists in GM19 that he Dislikes
Judges to check if answered correctly
This is the most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere.
Nitrogen
In the Mahabharata, the character Shikhandi plays a crucial role in the death of Bhishma. What was Shikhandi's original identity before being reborn as a woman?
Amba
Challenge - group lies. Each team will nominate 4 people to name one by one as many freedom fighters as possible in 30 seconds.
Team that wins will gain 500 poins