sanatan tradition
This cermony marks the first time a child eats solid food, usually rice
Annaprashan
One of the char dham pilgrimage sites this himalaya temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva
kedarnath temple
According to Ayurveda, health is maintained by the balance of these three fundamental energies
Vatta, Pitta and Kapha
What is a traditional south indian feast served on?
banana leaf
Where in Bharat did the Narasimha Avtar of bhagwan Vishnu take place?
Ahobilam in Andhra Pradesh
According to sanatan dharma every human is composed of these 5 elements
Earth, water, fire,air and Ethe
Located in Odisha, this 13 th century tempe is designed in the shape of a giant chariot
konark sun temple
How many branches are there in Ayurved
8
This rajasthani preparation used gram flour dumplings simmered in a spiced yogurt gravey
gatte ki sabji
Its a shape, a vowel, and something you shout when surprised
the letter O
These three qualitites bind the soul to material nature in Bhagvat Gita
rajas, tamas, satva gun
Carved entirely from a single rock, this UNESCO listed temple is located at Ellora
UNESCO listed temple is located at Ellora ( kailasa
Which Veda is Ayurvedic knowledge derived from?
Rig and Atharva
This cusine avoids vegtables and relies heavily on legumes and diary
jain cuisine
Smt. Droupadi Murmu is the current president of Bharat. In which year did she take up that post?
2022
Three schools of thoughts are there in Sanathan Dharma. What are they?
Dvaitha, Advaitha and vishishtadwaitha
Which is the largest hindu temple ever built?
Angkor Wat (Cambodia) built by king Suryavarman II in the 12th century. It was slowly convreted to buddhist temple and is now a buddhist-hindu temple.
Sushruta is known as the father of Surgery. which text is attributed to him?
Sushruta Samhita
One ingredient in traditional indian cooking that is also used as insect repellent
Bay Leaf (Tej Patta)
Which social media app faced a 2024 US law requiring ban or divestment?
Tiktok
What does Sanathan Dharma mean/translate in English?
Sanatana Dharma translates as “eternal dharma” or “eternal order” from Sanskrit, representing the timeless set of universal duties, spiritual practices, and righteousness that sustain existence itself
Which God has almost no temples dedicated to them? Also, name an indian actor with a temple dedicated to them?
Brahma, AB (Kolkata), Rajani Kant (Bangalore), Nagarjuna and Samantha Ruth Prabhu (Andhra Pradesh), Khushboo (TN)
What is the fundamental principle of ayurveda?
swasthasya swasthya rakshanam or keeping the healthy person healthy
What are the six types of taste recognized by traditional indian cooking?
Madhura(sweet), Amla (sour), Lavana (salty), katu (pungent), tikta (bitter), kashaya (astringent)
What is the total area of United States of America?
3.8 million square miles or 9.8 million sq KM