Answer to Quiz of the week # 16 and Question # 17

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Dear Bhaagavatas;

The Question was:

“Most of you would be aware of a Divyadesam that is now being called “Mahaa balipuram” also known as "Tiruk kaDal mallai" This Divyadesam has 3 peculiarities. What are these peculiarities? Hint 1. Relates to Perumaal. 2. Relates to Azhwar. . 3.Relates to the location of the Divyadesam itself”

The correct Answer is

1. Relates to Perumaal: The only DD where the Lord is lying on the floor and hence, called “Sthala Sayana perumal”

2. Relates to Azhwar: Avatara Srthalam of Budat Azhwar3.Relates to the location of the Divyadesam itself: It is known as “Ardha sEthu”. Taking sea bath is prohibited except on Thai and Adi Amavasyas; as to place, the exceptions are

TiruppullaaNi (which is called ‘SEthu”) and “Kadal mallai” called “Artha SEthu”The following have answered correctly and to the point. Congratulations to them

Kumar (kumar_nttours

mala srinivasan (malinivasan

 

We expect short answers to the point.

If you feel like furnishing additional points by way of explanation, you may do so in a separate note.

This may be borne in mind while answering.

 

The “Quiz of the week” has become so popular that the quiz master is not only setting questions but is also learning from the inputs of readers who respond. Thus, it is a two-way process of learning. Thanks to those who have thrown new lights on the questions. We are reminded of the saying that the Nitya suris in Paramapadam take delight in mutual discussions on the various KalyaaNaguNas of the Lord. (Parasparam bOdhayanti, ramanti, tushyanti cha) and enriching their knowledge mutually. We are thankful to the readers for educating us.

 

Regarding # 1, some have thrown some new information like -

- Uthsavar having "Thamarai Mottu" in his hand

- Perumal having Thaayaar to his right side (The question is about Perumal, not Thaayaar)

- Perumal lying down in ground without chakra and changu.

- Perumal giving upadesam on Tamil, having his right hand on his chest.

- whole background story of how and why Perumal is lying on the floor

- Thayaaaar being on the right side (The question is about Perumal, not Thaayaar)

- ''vada vendai gnaanapiraan''. Lord having His consort on the right; (unlike consort on the left in thiruvida vendai) (The question is about Perumal, not Thaayaar)

 

Regarding # 2 additional information are given like –

BUDATH AAZVAAR, an incarnation ok ''kowmudhakee'', the divine mace (gadha) of LORD vishnu one amongst panchayudhams , appeared in a small Kurukkathi Flower on sitthaartha, iyppasi in tirukkadan mallai.

 

Regarding # 3 again, we are given additional information like –

- The place was governed by Mahabali

- Seashore – Maamallapuram (This is already in the question “KaDal”)

- On the sea shore (kadal mallai) (This is already in the question “KaDal”)

- This Divyadesam is located in the coastal resort town Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram, at a distance of 64 km from Chennai, which is famous for its Pallava architecture.

- The temple site is classified as UNESCO world Heritage site.

- It is on the sea shore. Since the temple is in a tourist attractive place to help the tourists worship the temple is closed for very few hours - say for two to three hours.

- Land gifted by mahabali

- Famous for sculptures.

 

Better luck next time for these.

But, thanks also for the additional information.

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We give below Question # 17. Please read the question carefully and send your Answer to ramanbil (AT) hotmail (DOT) com (Not to Sri Ranga Sri) so as to reach us on or before Sunday, the 29th November 2009. The correct Answer received earliest will be featured in the next week’s posting.

Even if there is one omission or incorrect name, the Answer may not be considered.

So, weigh your answers before submission.

Dasoham

 

Anbil Ramaswamy

Sometime ago, we had a quiz on 5 “Pativratas”. There is a famous sloka saying that daily remembering the 8 Chiram-jeevis, we can expect to live the full “Veda praayam” of 100 years in perfect health. (JeevEma sarata: Satham) without any ailment.

After enumerating their names, the last line of the SlOkam reads as follows:

"jeevET varsha satham sarva vyaadhi vivarjita://"

Who are these 8 Chiram-jeevis? Just mention their names. No further explanations are expected. Please make sure that you do not miss out anyone or more.=================================================================================