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The magic of Ramayana

The magic of Ramayana

12 Questions 6 mins 1 Language

Valmiki’s Adikavya (first poem) is the earliest Ramkatha. It is much loved, with many retellings for many purposes, dance, drama and education. On Rama Navami, let’s explore the many Ramkathas in Sanskrit & Prakrit literary works. We use two great scholars as our sources - Dr V Raghavan & Dr Camille Bulcke.

Created on: 25/03/2026

Astronomy through Puranas Quiz

Astronomy through Puranas Quiz

12 Questions 6 mins 1 Language

Puranas contain immense astronomical knowledge, told as stories. On the new year day of Ugadi, Gudi Padwa and others, we cover 12 astronomical tales in this quiz. We use Raj Vedam’s lectures as a key source.

Created on: 18/03/2026

Timeless Holi, A Quiz
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Timeless Holi, A Quiz

12 Questions 6 mins

The spring festival of Holi is very ancient, said Prof PV Kane. The ‘Holi of bonfires’ and the ‘Holi of colours’ are referred to in several Indian texts and sculptures. Let us examine why Holi is synonymous with bonhomie, togetherness and equality. We use Nityanand Mishra’s article in Firstpost & Leona Anderson’s book on spring festivals as the main sources.

Created on: 03/03/2026

Shivaji among us
Bala Bharati

Shivaji among us

12 Questions 6 mins

Today (Feb 19th) is Shivaji Jayanti. This quiz takes us through his legacy which lives amongst us in many ways, in culture, in symbols, in places and in our own freedom. Five lucky participants will receive “ The Maratha Century” by Dr Uday Kulkarni as a gift.

Created on: 18/02/2026

Tandava Tales
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Tandava Tales

12 Questions 6 mins

This is IndiYatra’s 100th Quiz. On the day of Shivaratri, let us see how Shiva destroys, saves and resurrects the world; and yet is vulnerable to love and fate like mortals. A special gift of 20 copies of “Waiting for Shiva” by Vikram Sampath for lucky participants.

Created on: 14/02/2026

Netaji’s Republic
Bala Bharati

Netaji’s Republic

12 Questions 6 mins

Today is Republic Day and 23rd Jan was Netaji’s birthday. Let us relive the history of his army, INA, that fought for India. Netaji disappeared before India become a Republic. Sourced from Peter Ward Fay’s book ‘The Forgotten Army.’

Created on: 25/01/2026