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Hanuman Quiz – A quiz on the life of Hindu God Hanuman

This is a quiz based on the life of Hanuman. Majority of the questions are from the Ramayana. You can take the quiz – 1 In which Kanda or episode of Ramayana does Lord Rama Meet Hanuman?  Bala Kanda  Ayodhya Kanda  Aranya Kanda  Kishkindha Kanda  2 In which form did Hanuman appear before Lord Ram?  Warrior  Old Woman  Brahmachari  Old Man  3 On the banks of which river did the first conversation between Hanuman and Lord Ram took place?  River Pampa  River Yamuna  River Krishna  River Kaveri  4 Hanuman was the minister of  Vali  Sugriva  Vibhishana  Jatayu  5 Name of Hanuman’s mother  Anjali Anjana  Parvati  Durga  6 Who reminded Hanuman that he can leap over the ocean and reach Lanka?  Sugriva  Jambavan  Rama  Angad  7 Who struck down Hanuman when he tried to leap and reach the sun?  Vayu  Agni  Indra  Surya  8 Which mountain rose up from the sea to provide resting place to Hanuman while leaping to Lanka?  Himalaya  Mainaka  Anamudi  Agastya P

Ten Incarnations of Vishnu and the Ten Shaktis or Mahavidyas of Each Avatar

Each of the ten incarnations of Hindu God Vishnu is assigned a Shakti or Female energy. This concept is more popular in the Tantric tradition. The ten Shaktis are together referred as Mahavidyas. It must be noted that no two Tantric texts agree on the 10 names of Mahavidyas. Also the ten Shaktis that are assigned to the ten Avatars also differ from one Tantric text to another. This particular list of ten Avatars and ten Mahavidyas is taken from the Mundamala Tantra. Dhumavati is associated with Matsya or Fish incarnation Goddess Vagala is associated with Kurma or the Tortoise incarnation Bhairavi is associated with Varaha or Boar incarnation Chinnamasta is associated with Narasimha Sundari is associated with Parashurama Bhuvaneshwari is associated with Vamana Tara is that of Sri Rama Kali is the force of Krishna Kamala is associated with Buddha (some scholars do not consider Buddha as incarnation of Vishnu and instead they consider Balram, the elder brother of Krishna

Anwla Ekadashi In March

Anwla Ekadashi is observed on the Falgun Shukla Ekadasi (11 th day during the waxing phase of moon in Falgun month) as per traditional calendar followed in North India . In 2024, Awala Ekadashi is on March 20. The day marks the beginning of full scale Holi celebrations in the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan. Holika Dahan and Dhulandi festivals are observed three days later.  Special pujas are held during the period Banke Bihari Temple . Lord Krishna is adorned in white clothes and color extracted from Tesu leaves is sprinkled on the devotees. Dry natural color powders are used during the festive occasion. The day is observed as Amalaki Ekadasi in other regions.