Saapadu Vagaikal
What is the Tamil name for a deep-fried savory snack made from lentils, often shaped like a donut.
Vadai
What is the traditional Tamil festival celebrated to mark the harvest season, usually in January?
Pongal
Which famous Tamil poet wrote the epic Thirukkural?
Thiruvalluvar
What is the traditional tamil musical instrument made of bamboo and used in both folk and classical music?
Nadaswaram
How many alphabets are in the Tamil language?
247
What is the name of the tangy soup made with tomatoes, tamarind, and spices, commonly served with rice?
Rasam
In Tamil culture, what is the term for decorative designs created on the ground at the entrance of homes, using rice flour or colored powders?
Kolam
What was the central theme of many of Bharathiyar's poems?
a) Patriotisms and freedom
b) Nature and beauty
c) Religious Devotion
a) Patriotism and Freedom
What is the famous Tamil martial art that involves using sticks?
Silambam
How many uyir eluthukal are there?
12
What is a well known street-food that incorporates diced up roti?
Kothu roti
What festival is associated with the worship of cows and is celebrated primarily in rural Tamil Nadu?
Maatu Pongal
Which ancient Tamil epic describes the love story of Kannagi and Kovalan, and is set in the city of Madurai?
Silappadikaram
The classical dance form that is one of the oldest in the world.
Bharathanatyam
How many mei eluthukal are there?
18
What is the name of the traditional sweet made with freshly harvested rice, jaggery, and other ingredients during pongal?
Sakkarai pongal
What month does Tamil New Year fall in?
April
How many sections is the Thirukural divided into?
3 (Aram- virtue, Porul (wealth), Inbam (love).
What is the name of the Tamil folk dance performed with a decorated pot on the head and involves rhythmic movements and songs?
Karagam
What is the ayutha eluthu?
akenam
What is a sweet dish that looks like a dumpling, can be steamed or fried?
Mothagam
What is a traditional outfit you wear on a festival day?
Saree, veti, panjabi
How many kurals are there in total in the Thirukural?
1,330
Tamil sculptures are an ancient art form that is known for it shigh level of craftmanship, with signgicant work in stone and bronze. It was especially in temples like those in Chola and Pandya dynasties, is this true?
Yes
What is the ancient tamil text and is one of the earliest known works of tamil literature?
Tholkappiyam