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Q1) Divya desams are not located in which of the following States?
A. Gujarat
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand
D. Rajasthan
Time up. D is correct.
Divya desams in
Gujarat (1) Dwaraka
Andhra Pradesh (2) Tirupati and Ahobilam
Uttarakhand (3) Badrinath, Joshimath and Devprayag
Q2) Ramanuja's body is said to come out of the Earth after he was buried
and was preserved at which temple
A. Melkote
B. Sriperumbudur
C. Srirangam
D. Thirukoshtiyur
Time up. C is correct.
Ramanuja’s thiruvarasu (sacred burial shrine) is the Ramanuja shrine
(sannidhi) located inside the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple. Sandalwood paste
and saffron are used to maintain the body and no other chemicals are added.
Twice a year, a coat of camphor mixed with saffron, which produces
ochre/orange tint on the preserved body and this tradition has been
practiced for more than 878 years.
His body is placed behind his idol and is open for darshan to all devotees.
One can notice nails on fingers, which indicate that it is actually a human
body.
Q3) The head priest of Badrinath temple is a
A. Buddhist
B. Nambudiri Brahmin
C. Vaishnavite
D. None of the above
Time up. B is correct.
Although Badrinath is located in North India, the head priest, or Rawal, is
traditionally a Nambudiri Brahmin chosen from the South Indian state of
Kerala. This tradition is believed to have been initiated by Adi Shankara,
who was a South Indian philosopher.
Q4) Which temple is located uphill on the confluence of Alaknanda -
Bhagirathi rivers?
A. Badrinath
B. Joshimath
C. Devprayag
D. All the above
Time up. C is correct.
Raghunathji Temple (also called Tirukantamenum Kadi Nagar) in Devprayag, a
pilgrimage town in Tehri Garhwal district in Himalayas in the North Indian
state of Uttarakhand is located uphill on the confluence of Alaknanda -
Bhagirathi rivers, which becomes River Ganga subsequently.
Q5) Sesha theertham is found inside which of the following divya desams?
A. Thirupullani
B. Srirangam
C. Thiruvaheendrapuram
D. Oppiliappankoil
Time up. C is correct.
Generally, in Thai and Aadi month, the milk for snakes will be poured into
Putru (very small place made of mud where snakes are found), but instead
here in this sthalam, the milk is poured into a well inside the Koil
Pragharam. The well is called as "Sesha Theertham". With this Sesha
Theertham, the neivedhyam (food) or Prasadham is done for the Perumal and
with the Garuda Theertham, the Thirumanjanam (divine bath given to the
Perumal) is done.
Q6) The one shrine where Perumal stands, sits, reclines and walks?
A. Tiruvallikeni
B. Tiruneermalai
C. Tiruooragam
D. Tirukkacchi
Time up. B is correct.
An important feature of Thiruneermalai is that Vishnu is seen here in four
poses — standing (as Neervanna Perumal), sitting (as Narasimha), reclining
(as Ranganatha) and walking (as Trivikrama or Ulagalanda Perumal).
Q7) In how many divya desams Lord Vishnu's shrine is inside a Shaivite
temple.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Time up. B is correct.
1. Thiruchithrakoodam Govindaraja Perumal in Lord Nataraja's temple in
Chidambaram
2. Thirukalvanoor Sri Adi Varaha Perumal in Kamakshi amman temple,
Kanchipuram
3. Nila thingal thundam Perumal in Ekambareshwar temple in Kanchipuram
Q8) It is believed that any person visiting this temple and spending 24
minutes on the hill will attain moksham. Which divya desam is this?
A. Ahobilam
B. Sholingur
C. Tirumala
D. Mukthinath
Time up. B is correct.
Sri Yoga Narasimhar temple, Sholingur.
The place was originally called as Chozhasimhapuram, which later became
Sholinghar. Various scriptures quote the place as Kadigachalam or
Thirukadigai as the place is believed to offer blessings to devotees with a
worship lasting a Kadigai (24 minutes).
Q9) Nijapada Darshanam at Sri Venkateswara temple Tirumala is held weekly
on which of the following days?
A. Tuesday
B. Wednesday
C. Thursday
D. Friday
Time up. D is correct.
Archana anantara darshan on Friday is called Nijapada Darshanam. Normally
the Lord's feet are covered with a golden kavacham . But on Friday after
performing Abhishekam to Venkateswara, the feet are left without the
kavacham during which Nijapada Darshanam is held which allows devotees to
see the feet of the Lord. This is a paid service where the devotees are
allowed until Kulasekhara padi.
Q10) Parthasarathi Perumal temple in Tiruvallikeni is the only divya desam
where the presiding deity is spotted with a big white moustache. On which
of the following days we can have darshan of Parthasarathi Perumal without
moustache?
A. Vaikunta ekadashi day
B. 6th day to the 10th day of “Pagal pathu”
C. 6th day to the 10th day of “Raa pathu”
D. Never
Time up. B is correct.
During Vaikunda Ekadesi from the sixth day to the tenth day of “Pagal
pathu”(the ten days during day time), Pathasarathy can be worshipped
without moustache.
Q11) Two divya desams are associated with Jatayu moksham. One is
Tirupullaboothamgudi. Name the other divya desam.
A. Kabisthalam
B. Thirupputkuzhi
C. Thiruvelliankudi
D. Ayodhya
Time up. B is correct.
The presiding deity, Vijayaraghava Perumal is believed to have performed
the last rites of Jatayu at this place. The water body where Jatayu fell is
called Jatayu Theertham. Jatayu belongs to the Pul (a separate family of
eagle) family and was buried in a pit (Tamil kuzhi), hence this sthalam is
called Thiruputkuzhi.
Q12) In which divya desam Swastik well (local people call it as
Mother-in-law - Daughter-in-law Tank (மாமியார் மருமகள் குளம் அல்லது கிணறு))
is located?
A. Thiruvekka
B. Thiruvellarai
C. Thiru Anbil
D. Srivaikundam
Time up. B is correct.
The well located at the back of the (beyond the compound wall of the)
temple premises appears like the symbol 'Swastika.' Each wing of the
Swastika has 51 steps leading to the water and, on descending down the 20th
step, one has to take a right to reach the tank below. The supporting beams
made of stones criss-cross the structure. The peculiar feature of the well
is that it ensures privacy for those taking bath in the four enclosures.
Hence local people call it as Mother-in-law - Daughter-in-law Tank
(மாமியார் மருமகள் குளம் அல்லது கிணறு) since when taking bath in this tank
both of them would not be visible to each other.
Q13) In which temple Ramanuja preached the holy ashtakshra "Ohm Namo
Narayana" to all people irrespective of their caste?
A. Thirumeyyam
B. Srirangam
C. Thirukoshtiyur
D. Melkote
Time up. C is correct.
The place was the birthplace of Thirukoshtiyur Nambigal, the teacher of
Ramanuja and who taught him the gospel and instructed him not to reveal it
to anyone. Taking the risk of his life, Ramanjua climbed up the temple and
revealed the verse to the whole world. Nambigal was pleased by the spirit
of Ramanuja and named him Emperumanar (meaning my superior). Following the
event, a life size image of Ramanuja was housed in the Ashtanga Mandap of
the temple.
Q14) Which temple has Navagrahas, the nine planetary deities, which are
otherwise found only in Shiva temples?
A. Azhagar koil
B. Thirumogur
C. Koodal Azhagar Temple
D. Thirupullani
Time up. C is correct.
Q15) Which of the following is not a Svayam Vyakta Kshetram?
A. Srirangam
B. Ahobilam
C. Pushkar
D. Badrinath
Time up. B is correct.
The eight Swayam Vyakta Kshetrams
of Srirangam, Tirupathi, Srimushnam, Vanamamalai, Salagramam, Badri,
Naimisharanyam and Pushkar grant liberation to those who visit the place.
The Lord
as the Archa Murthy at each of these Kshetrams signifies one Aksharam of his
Ashtakshara Mantram.
Q16) Which is the only place where Perumal reclines in ground without his
traditional snake Adiseshan?
A. Thirumeyyam
B. Thirukkadalmallai
C. Thiruchithrakoodam
D. Thiruindalur
Time up. B is correct.
Sthalasayana Perumal Temple (also called Thirukadalmallai) is at
Mahabalipuram.
Q17) What is the other name of Sudhavalli, the consort of the lord in
Thirunindravur Divyadesam?
A. Ennai Petra Thayar
B. Sri Rukmini Thayar
C. Sri Aravindavalli Thayar
D. Sri Padmasani Thayar
Time up. A is correct.
According to the legend, Lord Samudrarajan (King of the Ocean) was longing
for a child and his desire was that Goddess Mahalakshmi should be born as
his daughter. He prayed to her for many years after which the Goddess
appeared before him and granted his wish. One day, he found a beautiful
girl child in the middle of a lotus flower in the ocean. Thanking the
Goddess Lakshmi he exclaimed " Ennai Petra Thaaye" (Mother who gave birth
to me ) naming the child as Ennai Petra Thaayar.
Q18) Thiruppuliyur divyadesam is classified as one of the _______
Divyadesams.
A. Thondai Naadu
B. Chozha Naadu
C. Pandiya Naadu
D. Malai Naadu
Time up. D is correct.
Q19) At this Divya Desam, only the left foot of the Lord can be seen every
day. The right foot is displayed only once a year on the Vaikunta Ekadesi
day.
A. Ulagalandha Perumal temple, Kanchipuram
B. Sirkazhi Trivikrama Perumal Temple
C. Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Tirukoyilur
D. Thiruneermalai
Time up. B is correct.
Kazheesirama Vinnagaram, Thadalan Kovil, Sirkazhi
Lord graced this place with his Trivikrama form. This is said to be the
place where Lord Vishnu in his Vaamana Avatara measured his first step.
Lord Thiru Vikrama is otherwise called “Thadalan”. As Lord scaled the world
with his foot He is called “Thadalanperumal”.
Q20) The place where this temple resides is said to be the actual spot,
where the fierce anger of the Lord Narasimha reached its culmination when
he tore Hiranyakasipu.Identify the temple
A. Jwala Narasimha Temple, Ahobilam
B. Ahobila Narasimha Temple, Ahobilam
C. Bavana Narasimha Temple, Ahobilam
D. Krodha Narasimha Temple, Ahobilam
Time up. A is correct. It is believed that the entire area of Ahobilam was
actually Hiranyakasipu’s palace and it was at the spot where the Jwala
temple currently stands, that Lord Narasimha actually killed the demon.
Jwala means flame and this is where Lord Narasimha was at the peak of his
anger.
Q21) The temple complex of Ulagalandha Perumal temple, Kanchipuram actually
houses __ Divya Desams.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Time up. C is correct.
Thirukkarvaanam Thirukaaragam Thiruneeragam Thiruooragam
Q22) How many people are needed to carry the idol of Kal Garuda (Nachiar
koil) out of the shrine during festive procession?
A. 4
B. 32
C. 64
D. 128
Time up. A is correct.
While only four people are needed to carry the idol of Garuda out of the
shrine, it multiplies to 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 people when the image is
taken outside the temple. The weight of the idol remains the same when
carried by 4 people and stays the same when carried outside by 128. Only
supernatural force is acting on that idol when 4 people carry, if we
replicate the same idol somewhere else, 128 people are required to lift.
Q23) In which divya desam Chithirai thiruvizha is celebrated in a grand
manner?
A. Thirumogur
B. Thirumaaliruncholai
C. Tirupati
D. Tiruvallikeni
Time up. B is correct.
Chithirai Thiruvizha is an annual event celebrated with great pomp and show
in Madurai. It is known to be the world’s longest celebrations that last
for a period of one month (30 days). Of this, the first 15 days are
dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (an incarnation of Goddess Parvati) and the
remaining 15 days is celebrated for Alagar, who is known to be a form of
Mahavishnu. Alagar is the elder brother of Meenakshi and he visited Madurai
to attend the marriage ceremony of Lord Shiva and Meenakshi.
Q24) Which of the following is not a divya desam?
A. Mathura
B. Gokulam
C. Guruvayur
D. Srivaikundam
Time up. C is correct.
Q25) Athi Varadar is raised from Ananda Sarasu once in 40 years. In total,
how many times has this happened so far in history?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 21
D. 45
Time up. B is correct.
1 July to 17 Aug 2019
2 July 1979
July 1937
June 1892
Aug 1854
Q26) In which divya desam the Presiding Deity, made from 16008
Saligramams, is seen in Bhujanga Sayanam in reclining posture facing west?
A. Thiruvananthapuram
B. Thiruvattaru
C. Srirangam
D. Thirupullani
Time up. B is correct.
Adhikesava Perumal Temple, Thiruvattar
It is a rare form that Perumal facing west with his left hand hanging and
the right assuring the devotee – Abhayahastha.
The lord is lying on his snake couch and must be viewed through three
doors. One must climb 18 steps to reach the Adi Kesavan Sannidhi, where the
22 feet Lord, made from 16008 Saligramams, is seen in a sleeping position
in the opposite direction – Head in the South, Feet in the North). This
Maru Sayanam of Lord sleeping from right to left is also seen in Thiruvekka
in Kanchipuram.
Q27) To which divyadesam does "Sri Perundevi sametha Sri Devadiraja
Perumal" belong?
A. Thiruvaheendrapuram
B. Thirukkachi
C. Devprayag
D. Thirucherai
Time up. B is correct.
Varadaraja Perumal temple Kanchipuram
Q28) Which temple has small (6 inches) but exquisite figurines of the
deities of all other Divya Desams in the mandapam facing the Perumal?
A. Oppiliappankoil
B. Nachiarkoil
C. Nathankovil
D. Thirunagai
Time up. B is correct.
Q29) Right hand of which divya desa perumal contains the inscription "Maam
Ekam Saranam Vraja" made of diamonds?
A. Thirukannapuram
B. Tiruvallikeni
C. Thiruvinnagar
D. Thirunagai
Time up. C is correct.
Right hand of Oppiliappa perumal contains the inscription "Maam Ekam
Saranam Vraja" which is a verse from Bhagavatgita instructing the whole
mankind to devote their pure souls into his lotus feet to attain Salvation.
The inscription can also be seen in Tirunindravur divya desam.
Q30) How many divya desams are in India?
A. 104
B. 105
C. 106
D. 107
Time up. B is correct.
Of the 108 divya desams, 105 are in India, one is in Nepal and last two are
believed to be outside the Earthly realms.
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