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100
He is the only Indian to win 2 Oscar awards
Who is A.R.Rahman
100
We pray to him before starting anything new
Who is Pillayar
100
We celebrate Navarthri for this number of nights
What is nine
100
Eating the "ezhai" is the most important part of this Nagarathar festival
What is Pillayar Nonbu
100
The video for this 2012 Tamil song was the most searched video on YouTube soon after release (Hint: Dhanush)
What is "Why this Kolaveri"
200
He led the fight for India's independence against the British, without using violence
Who is Mahatma Gandhi
200
She is known as the Goddess of Wealth
Who is Lakshmi
200
This festival is celebrated in January to thank the Sun God for providing energy for agriculture
What is Pongal
200
In traditional Chettiar language, this is how we call our Dads
What is Appachi
200
Bharathanatyam originated in this Indian state
What is Tamil Nadu
300
She was the first female Prime Minister of India
Who was Indira Gandhi
300
"Dasavatharam" refers to the 10 incarnations of this God
Who is Vishnu
300
What important Tamil function did we celebrate last week
What is Tamil New Year
300
Chettiars celebrate Sathabishekam at this age
What is 80
300
This refers to the debut on-stage performance of an Indian classical arts student (e.g. Bharathanatyam student)
What is an Arangetram
400
The work of this Tamil poet has been translated into more than 35 different languages
Who was Thiruvalluvar
400
The first Hindu temple built in the U.S is in this state
What is New York
400
Hindus celebrate this day by lighting up oil lamps around the house (Hint: Not Diwali)
What is Karthigai Deepam
400
This type of kolam is drawn in all Nagarathar homes during celebrations
What is Nadu Veetu Kolam
400
This Indian wood-wind instrument is played at all south Indian weddings and temples (Hint: not flute)
What is Nadhaswaram
500
He was the star of the Indian cricket team and holds the world record for most number of runs in International Cricket
Who is Sachin Tendulkar
500
This city is on the banks of the Ganges river and has the most important Sivan temple
What is Kasi
500
During this festival, many Tamil devotees carry Kavadi and Palkudam for Lord Muruga
What is Thaipusam
500
This is the name of the open courtyard in Nagarathar homes
What is Valavu
500
He was one of the most popular Tamil actors and became Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 1977
Who is M.G.R
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