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We prepare quizzes on India's heritage, history and festivals. We bring you the archaeology, antiquity and diversity of our culture.

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Shivaratri Quiz

Shiva comes to us in several forms. Sixty four manifestations of Shiva are mentioned in the Sivagamas. Let us explore some of these forms.

Five lucky quizzers win Vikram Sampath book - "Waiting for Shiva"

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Devi is in Harappa seals and in the 10,000 year old Baghor stone heap. Let us explore some Devi stories that are atleast 1,500 years old. Who was Raktabija? Why are young girls worshipped in Navratri?

Five lucky quizzers win Bibek Debroy Book.

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Quiz - Divine Friends of Ganesha

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All of us love Ganesha. All other deities also love him.

Ganesha has a story to tell with many deities we worship. In this quiz, we explore 12 stories where Ganesha is intertwined with other deities.

Who is the second mother of Ganesha? Who broke Ganesha’s tusk? Who became Ganesha’s vahan? Which Rishi was Ganesha a scribe of?

You can also be one among 5 lucky winners to win Bibek Debroy’s book on Navaratri.

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Names of Krishna in Gita Quiz

There are fifty eight names for Krishna in The Bhagavad Gita. Each name is used with a purpose, and fits beautifully in the context.

In Gita, Krishna is a protector, is infallible, is a bringer of fortune, limitless, supreme being, slayer of ego and much more.

This quiz, Names of Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, brings you 12 of these names. Opinions differ on why specific names were used in a context (some say it is just the requirement of meter), but the meaning of the names is commonly agreed on.

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Rakshabandhan Quiz - IndiYatra

Rakshabandhan is believed to have originated in Mahabharata.

Mahabharata has several interesting stories of brother-sister relationship. In this quiz, we explore 12 of them.

Who started the Rakshabandhan tradition? Who saved Krishna’s life?

Who was Duryodhana’s sister? Where else are the stories of Ramayana siblings retold?

Madri’s brother was whose charioteer?

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@AGeorge56445 @rahulmalviya Possible. This is a developing area and new finds can change earlier hypotheses

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Independence Day Quiz

India had a new dawn on August 15. However, it had lived for several thousand years before that.

In this quiz we cover 12 remarkable finds about India, from excavations. They unearth and reveal India, its farming, trade, technology, religion and art.

Where do you find the oldest ploughed fields? Where did the wheels turn first? How old is Indian graffiti?

Learn about the greatest archaeological excavations. Unearth India.

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Independence Day Quiz - India Unearthed

India had a new dawn on August 15. However, it had lived for several thousand years before that. In this quiz we cover 12 remarkable finds about India, from excavations. They unearth and reveal India, its farming, trade, technology, religion and art.

Where do you find the oldest ploughed fields? Where did the wheels turn first? How old is Indian graffiti?

Learn about the greatest archaeological excavations. Unearth India.

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The Olympics have started. Who will stir our hearts this time? Neeraj Chopra again? Who will carry forward the legacy of PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik?

In this quiz (14 questions) we celebrate tales of our Olympic athletes who stirred our joy and hopes.

How dear is 1/100th of a second? Do medals and politics mix? Did our team salute Hitler at the Berlin games?

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Rath Yatra Quiz

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Rath Yatra is today. The deity will be on a Yatra.

The tradition of deities going on a Yatra is a sacred feature in India. They go to their spouse, to their relatives, for a bath, to escape winter, for a darbar or to simply rest.

In this quiz, we explore the Yatras our deities take.

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Please try the Yoga Day Quiz

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@singhsahana Thank you. We happened to have the first book with us and used it. We hope to another one using the second book.

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Ayodhya Judgement Quiz

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What facts swung Supreme Court's judgement? What arguments did not stand the legal test? What did ASI discover beneath the site? What did European travelers say about Ayodhya?

Learn the history, facts, evidence, arguments and the law underlying Supreme Court's Ayodhya Judgement.

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Sankaranti Quiz

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Why does Surya wear boots? Who waited to breathe his last on this day? What connections do Shiva, Krishna & Indra have to Sankranti?

Sun worship in Bharat is as old as Bharat.
Sankaranti festival is atleast 2000 years old.

Each region and each language has its own stories and styles of Sankaranti.

Learn how India celebrates Sankaranti and worships Surya from this Sankaranti Quiz.

IndiYatra brings you regular quizzes on our heritage, culture and history.

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New Year Quiz

Let us start the new year auspiciously. Recognise these iconic temples and places of pilgrimage.

You may know most of the places. This is intended to be a light quiz. We have added a sprinkling of places you may not have seen, but you ought to!

Happy new year. We have an interesting line up of quizzes for you in January.

The picture is of the grand Prambanan temple for Shiva in Indonesia. All pictures in this quiz are from the IndiYatra team.

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Today is Navy Day. Explore some facets of Indian Navy in IndiYatra's Navy Day Quiz, compiled by an Indian Navy veteran. https://t.co/VystckI7Ry

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Gurpurab Quiz

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Which Guru established the Langar tradition? What does Amritsar derive its name from? Why is Pakistan important in Sikh history?

Gurpurab is the celebration of the birth of Guru Nanak ji. The ten Gurus, starting from Guru Nanak ji are jewels of our spiritual tradition. We explore some aspects from their inspiring lives. There are ten questions covering the lives of all Gurus.