University of Madras Distance Education Sample Question Paper www.ideunom.ac.in : Agamas And Temple Worship

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Name of the organisation : University of Madras Institute of Distance Education
Description : Sample Question Paper BA Vaishnavism - Agamas And Temple Worship

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OCTOBER 2011 U/ID 7811/USA
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (10 × 3 = 30 marks)
Answer any TEN of the following (50 words).
1. What is the meaning of Pancharatra?
2. Which are the Divya desas that have separate sannidhi for Shiva?
3. How many sections are there in temple Vimana?
4. What is the meaning of Astabandhanam?
5. Write a short note on Sudarsana Azhwar Sannidhi.
6. What is called Parameshwara Samhita?
7. What are Pancha Krishna Kshetras?
8. Explain briefly about Pagalpathu.
9. Which song was offered by Manvalamamunigal to Mannargudi Rajagopalan?
10. Write any six Divya Desas which are classified under Vada Nadu Division.
11. Write a short note on Jnana Mandapam.
12. Compare the Divyaprabandhas and Upabruhmanas.

PART B — (5 ´ 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following in 300 words.
13. Mention some of the usages of the Divyadesas.
14. Explain the term ‘Prana Prathishta’.
15. Write a note on Panchopacharam.
16. Which are the places called as Svayam Vyaktha Kshetras?
17. Explain how does Balipeetam in temples appear like.
18. Write a note on Jayakya Samhitha.
19. What are the five manifestations of the Lord?
20. Write a note on Ramanuja Nootranthathi.

PART C — (2 ´ 20 = 40 marks)
Answer any TWO of the following in 1,200 words.
21. Write an essay on the Thiruvadhyayana Festival in Vishnu Temples.
22. Write an essay on common structure of temples.
23. Write an elaborate essay on Vaikanasa Agama.
24. What are methods of worship described in Tholkaapiam?