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100

Decade of the Rosary said on Tuesdays and Fridays.

What is Sorrowful Mysteries?

100

This disciple walked on water for a brief moment before doubting and sinking.

Who is Peter?

100

The first female Prime Minister of India, who led the country from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 to 1984, hailed from this political family.

Who is Indira Gandhi?

100

This is the place where Isrealites were enslaved in Exodus.

What is Egypt?

100

This number is noted as the number of days Jesus wandered in the desert.

What is 40?

200

First Joyful mystery

What is The Annunciation?

200

She was turned into a pillar of salt for looking back at the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Who is Lot’s wife?

200

The name Kerala is believed to have originated from the word "Kera," which refers to this tree.

What is coconut?

200

This king of Israel, known for his wisdom, built the first Temple in Jerusalem.

Who is King Solomon?

200

There are this many days during Easter season.

What is 50?

300

In the Joyful Mysteries, the mystery following the Annunciation celebrates Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth.

What is the Visitation?

300

This queen risked her life to save her Jewish people from destruction.

Who is Esther?

300

Largest Indian state by area covering 10.4% of India’s area.

What is Rajasthan?

300

This sea famously parted to allow the Israelites to escape from Pharaoh’s army.

What is the Red Sea?

300

There are this many purple candles on the advent wreath.

What is 3?

400

This pope, known for his devotion to Mary, added the Luminous Mysteries to the rosary in 2002.

Who is Pope John Paul II?

400

This Old Testament judge killed 1,000 Philistines with a donkey’s jawbone.

Who is Samson?

400

This classical dance form from Kerala is known for its highly stylized hand gestures (mudras) and facial expressions.

What is Mohiniyattam?

400

This mountain, where Moses received the Ten Commandments, is often referred to as the "Mountain of God."

What is Mount Sinai?

400

The number of books in the Bible.

What is 72/73?

500

This prayer, often said at the end of the rosary, asks for Mary’s intercession and protection.

What is the Hail Holy Queen (Salve Regina)?

500

The longest-reigning king of the Babylonian dynasty.

Who is Nebuchadnezzar II?

500

Kerala has one of the oldest surviving Jewish communities outside of Israel, primarily settled in this port city.

What is Kochi?

500

This king of Judah, only eight years old when he began his reign, is celebrated for repairing the Temple and rediscovering the Book of the Law.

Who is King Josiah?

500

The number of generations from Abraham to Jesus as outlined in the Gospel of Matthew.

What is 42?

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