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What are the rocks found in Gandaki called?
What are the rocks found in Gandaki called?
- Salagramas, manifestations of Lord Vishnu (correct)
- Parvati Shilas, embodiments of Goddess Parvati
- Shiva Lingams, symbols of Lord Shiva
- Ganesh Shilas, representations of Lord Ganesh
Where does the river Gandaki originate?
Where does the river Gandaki originate?
- Damodarakunda near Muktinadh in Nepal (correct)
- The Tibetan Plateau
- Gomukham on the Gangotri peak
- The Himalayan foothills
What did Max Müller describe India as?
What did Max Müller describe India as?
- Cultural melting pot
- The oldest civilization
- Heavenly earth (correct)
- Land of opportunities
What is the Sanskrit word for 'water'?
What is the Sanskrit word for 'water'?
'Pavana Ganga' and 'Gangabhavani' are remembered as names for which river in Hinduism?
'Pavana Ganga' and 'Gangabhavani' are remembered as names for which river in Hinduism?
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Gandaki rocks
Gandaki rocks
Salagramas, representations of Lord Vishnu.
Gandaki source
Gandaki source
Damodarakunda near Muktinath, Nepal.
India's description by Max Müller
India's description by Max Müller
Heavenly earth
Sanskrit for water
Sanskrit for water
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Alternative names of Ganges
Alternative names of Ganges
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Study Notes
Gandaki River
- The rocks found in Gandaki are called Shaligram.
- The Gandaki River originates from the Mustang district in Nepal.
- Max Müller described India as a 'land of holy rivers'.
- The Sanskrit word for 'water' is Vār.
- In Hinduism, 'Pavana Ganga' and 'Gangabhavani' are remembered as names for the Gandaki River.
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Test your knowledge about India with this Bharat Darshan quiz. Explore the unique descriptions and perspectives about India from various scholars and personalities.
