Question
The urdhva pundra is one of these markings that resembles Vishnu’s foot. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name these Hindu markings created from a blend of sandalwood paste and dyes. A sacred ash known as vibhuti is used to create these markings in the form of three lines, creating a tripundra.
ANSWER: tilaka [or tilak or tika; reject “bindi”]
[10m] Tilaka are placed over the ajna instance of these things which represents the third eye. These things, which derive from the Sanskrit word for “wheel,” are located at the spinal junctures of the nadis.
ANSWER: chakra [accept ajna chakra]
[10e] Worshippers of Devi and Shiva place a red dot in the middle of the tilak as it is drawn on this area of the body. Another red dot known as the bindi is placed on this area by married women.
ANSWER: forehead [accept between the eyes or between the eyebrows; prompt on head or face]
<Ganon Evans, RMP - Hinduism> ~23693~ <Editor: Kevin Thomas>
Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 PACE NSC | 06/08/2024 | Y | 36 | 16.11 | 100% | 56% | 6% |