Satsang Diksha
How many shloks are there in Satsang Diksha?
315
What is the date for Mahashivratri this year (solar calendar)?
*For extra 100 points*, provide moon calendar date.
Solar: February 15th, 2026
Moon: Maha Vad Teras
Who won the NBA championship in the 24-25 season and who was the finals MVP (Abbreviations are fine)?
Oklahoma City of Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
How old is Mahant Swami Maharaj?
92 years old
How many adults are in the family - no Arya?
11
Recite the first shlok of Satsang Diksha in Sanskrit? (Jay is judge)
Swaminarayan Shakshat, Akshara Purushottam, Sarvebhya Paramam Shantim, Ananda Sukhamarpaye.
Where does Shiv Bhagwan reside?
Where is Nikola Jokic from?
Serbia
When was the first original Shikshapatri written?
*Extra 100 points* Say moon calendar date
February 11, 1826
*Extra 100 points* Magh Sud 5, Vikram Samvat 1882
Where were Mira masi and Roshan masa traditionally married with friends and family in attendance?
Benicia
What year and on what special occasion was the Satsang Diksha book was finished?
He completed the scripture on April 2, 2020, which falls on Swaminarayan Jayanti, in Nenpur, Gujarat, India
Who did Shiv Bhagwan marry during Mahashivaratri?
Parvati Mata
What was the last season there was an American born MVP in the NBA and name the season?
James Harden, 2017-2018
How old was Mahant Swami Maharaj when he received Diksha?
23
Give the exact date that mommy and dada were married
January 21st, 1978
How many kids memorised the complete Satsang Diksha by Mahant Swami's birthday in February 2026?
15,666
Round to the nearest 1000, in divine years, how old is Shiv Bhagwan? (1 divine year = 360 human years)
4900 divine years
Who is the youngest NBA player to win a MVP, name the season?
*Extra 100 points* How old was he when he did?
Derrick Rose, 2010-2011,
*Extra 100 points* 22
What year did Pramukh Swami Maharaj become president of BAPS and where?
*Extra 100 points* How old was he?
*Extra 200 points* Give the exact date?
1950 in Ambli-Vali Pol
*Extra 100 Points* 28
*Extra 200 Points* May 21st, 1950
What is Hema's favourite anime, One Piece or Naruto?
One Piece
Finish this shlok 315:
Tanotu Sakale ___
*For half points say any other shlok outside the first 25*
Tanotu sakale vishve paramānanda-mangalam; Swāminārāyaṇah sākshād Akshara-Purushottamaha.
Name 9 avatars of Shiv Bhagwan out of 19?
Piplaad Avatar: Born to Rishi Dadhichi, he curbed the negative influence of Shani (Saturn).
Nandi Avatar: Shiva's bull vehicle, embodying strength and devotion.
Veerbhadra Avatar: Created from Shiva's locks to destroy Daksha's yagna after Sati's sacrifice.
Bhairava Avatar: A fierce, protective form that guards the 52 Shakti Peethas.
Ashwatthama: Drona's son in the Mahabharata, known for his immortality.
Sharabha Avatar: A part-bird, part-lion form that subdued Vishnu's Narasimha avatar.
Grihapati Avatar: Born to a couple to become the guardian of all directions.
Durvasa Avatar: A sage renowned for his intense anger and strict adherence to discipline.
Avadhut Avatar: Manifested to break the pride of Indra.
Rishabh Avatar: A bull form, symbolizing righteousness and spiritual guidance.
Yatinath Avatar: Appeared to test and bless a tribal couple for their devotion.
Krishna Darshan: An incarnation highlighting the importance of dharma.
Sureshwar Avatar: A form testing the devotion of Upamanyu.
Keerat (Kirata) Avatar: The hunter form who tested Arjuna's skill.
Bhikshuvarya Avatar: A beggar form that saved a child.
Suntantarka Avatar: A form taken to marry Goddess Parvati.
Yaksheshwar Avatar: Appeared to teach the gods a lesson in humility.
Brahmachari Avatar: A young celibate form testing Parvati's devotion to Shiva.
Hanuman Avatar: Known as the 11th Rudra, he assisted Lord Rama.
Name the only asian player to win a championship, with the team name
*Extra 100 points* How old was he?
Jeremy Lin, Toronto Raptors
*Extra 100 points* 30
As of mid-2025 how many youths got Diksha from Mahant Swami so far (round to nearest 10)?
360
Name all of the kids favourite colours (Manan excluded)
Jay, Aarav, Khushee = Silver, Arya = Blue, Jahnvee = Gold