Chettinad Quiz March 2015

a. Choose name of sacred lamp (shown above) - used in Chettinad weddings & rituals? *

1. Hurricane Vilakku, made in Baghdad 2. Slate Vilakku, made in France 3. Paavai Vilakku, made in Tamizhagam 4. Menorah oil lamp, made in Jerusalem 5. Kamakshi Vilakku, made in Tamizhagam

b. Arupadai Veedu (ஆறுபடை வீடு) refers to the six most sacred abodes of Lord Muruga - mentioned in Tamil sangam literature, "Thirumurugatrupadai", written by Nakeerar and in "Thirupugal", written by Arunagirinathar. Which temple among these is not one of the Arupadai Veedu? *

1. பழனி Tiruvavinankudi (Pazhani) Dhandayudhapani Swami Temple 2. சுவாமிமலை Swamimalai Swaminatha Swamy Temple 3. திருச்செந்தூர் Tiruchendur Sri Senthil Andavar Temple 4. திருப்பரங்குன்றம் Tirupparankundram Subramanya Swami Temple 5. பழமுதிர்ச்சோலை Pazhamudhircholai Malaikkizhavon Temple 6. கதிர்காமம் Kathirkamam Skanda Murugan Temple 7. திருத்தணி Tiruttanikai Tanikesan Temple

c. The Roja Muthiah Research Library (RMRL) project was initiated to preserve, catalog, and expand the collection of Thiru. Roja Muthiah, who during his lifetime amassed one of the World's finest private libraries of Tamil publications. The RMRL provides research materials and facilities for students of Tamil studies in a variety of fields spanning the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. . Which Chettinad village did Thiru. Roja Muthiah belong to? *

d. Choose name of the big vessel used for storage of water collected from the corners of ‘mutram’, courtyard in traditional Chettinad homes? *

1. Pettagam பெட்டகம் 2. Kidaaram கிடாரம் 3. Vembaa வேம்பா 4. Baara Thaambaalam பாரத்தாம்பாளம் 5. Kudam குடம்