CULTURAL QA 01-2022-08

BEING  A COMPILATION THERE MAY  BE ERRORS 

Q1            Why do many South Indian ladies wearwhite flowers in her hair 
backside?

A1            Pratima Gedela Mon

Women wearing flowers on theirhead is a common sight in India, especially in 
South India.

Flowers are applied extensively in most worship processes in the Hinduway, 
including worship of Divine mother goddess.

According to us wearing jasmine flowers is a part of our South Indianculture.

We usually wear it on auspicious occasions. And it is compulsory to wearjasmine 
for married women on such occasions.

Jasmine flowers are also used in weddings, festivals and templeofferings.

But other than jasmine, it is a practice to put rose, marigold, hibiscuson hair 
too.

Different Flowers

Every flower has a different meaning attached to it. Here are a fewflowers 
which are usually worn by women.

Jasmine: Jasmine is known asthe queen of flowers becauseof its breathtaking 
fragrance. It is also called the God's own flower as nofestival is deemed 
complete without using jasmine flowers. It is a mark ofprosperity and good 
luck. It’s my favourite flower too 😜

Rose: Rose is the symbol oflove and passion. It is also amark of mourning for 
loved ones. So, a girl wearing rose on hair may symboliseher passion in life or 
the memory of a lost one.

Hibiscus: It is the symbol ofstrength since hibiscus is usedin the worship of 
Goddess Kali and other forms of Shakti.

Hence, Wearing flowers in not only a way to beautify but also a mark ofwell- 
being of family.

My note- For reasons not known tome, a person wearinghibiscus is considered 
mentallydisturbed in Tamilnadu. In Kerala as Prasad from Devi temples we 
gethibiscus petals and men usually keep in ear and ladies wear on head. 

Q2            How does it feel to argue with yourlife partner?

A2            Bhuvana Rameshwarmarried for three decades 11h

Arguing with your spouse? I used to do that often earlier but sometimesit is 
used to be of a different level. Simple ones don't spoil my day becausewe had 
jobs to keep us busy. Most of the time I am right OR I think so based onmy 
experience.

But sometimes they are of a high grade. Some sentences spoken by him outof 
anger hurt me emotionally to a deeper level. That's when it squeezes ourself 
confidence the most. It felt like a wound too painful that cannot beexpressed 
or a tear so big that cannot come out but blocks my eyes . It was aenergy- 
drainer that keeps hitting if the mind is idle.

But these were common in thefirst ten to fifteen years of married life. They 
were adjustment issues or something to with people around,relatives. Most got 
solved or forgotten with a sorry or an explanation.

Ofcourse I used to temporarily feel very depressed after such argumentsor any 
absurd accusations. , as if there is nobody for me in this world . I'mall alone 
on this earth. Like nobody loves me etc. ***Because a husband's space cannot be 
filledby anybody not even parents or children. But we soon made up and 
thingsbecame fine. But some of those words got embedded somewhere deep in my 
heart(or mind in think).

Nowadays I don’t get hurt that much. I have become thick skinned or moreevolved 
as a person. I just move away to a different room or don't reply to anyof his 
stupid arguments or accusations. I have become calmer. May be it is myage and 
experience or something to do with my BP tablets which keeps my adrenalinein 
control. I prefer to spend my energy on my hobbies rather than arguing witha 
person who is deaf to answers and unreasonable, even if it is my own, 
lovinghusband of many decades.

My note- A line all women have tounderstand.Similarly, all husbands have to 
understand-  a wife’s space cannot be filled by anybody not evenparents or 
children

Q3            How long can I run my AC without afilter?

A3            Natraj. D, Car, Bike,Electrical (Repairs & maintenance) advisor 
Answered 2h ago

Never run the AC without a filter mesh since the dust and dirt will getin 
clogging the cooling coil making it unusable after some time. The filteracts as 
a protection to the cooling coil.

My note- When the proper size offilter was not available I had to use my AC 
with torn out filter for monthstogether. Something is better than nothing. 

Q4            As an Indian, which state do yourespect the most (don't include 
your state)?

A4            Surya Kiran Tiruvuri APolyglot Tue

I love Karnataka the most. I haveheard many people from Hyderabadwho settled in 
Bengaluru saying that they love Bengaluru more than Hyderabad.

I have been to Bengaluru for a few months. Visited many places inBengaluru. I 
have also been to Chikamagalur, srirangapatna for a few days. InBangalore I 
have seen some people giving you choices of languages to pick :Telugu, Kannada, 
Tamil, Hindi and reply you in that language . That was a bitsurprising. There 
are some places where even at midnight 2:00 you will beseeing a lot of people 
gathering during weekends. In Bengaluru I have seen a Telugu movie with 
Teluguaudio in theatre and that is something very rare thing that will happen 
inother states for Indian languages(excluding Hindi).

So overall Karnataka is a fantastic place which many non natives preferto live. 
Other than Karnataka I have been to Chennai and Maharashtra long agofor short 
visits. In Chennai I only remember visiting Sarvanan Bhavan andMarine Beach. 
That too was a fantastic place but didn't spend much time there.Other than 
these I haveheard about Kerala being wonderful place to visit from many people 
but nevervisited Kerala.

So, so far it is Karnataka. However irrespective of which state you liveit is 
the people's friendliness, memories and other factors that make you likeplaces. 
So Hyderabad willbe always fantastic place for me.

Q5            Is it safe to eat a banana flower?

A5            Sachin MasekarHomeChef (1978–present)Sun

Banana flowers are very low incholesterol and sugar.However, bananas are 
naturally rich in calcium, good quality protein, magnesium,iron and copper. 
Ithelps heart patients and diabetics to benefit from its intake.

Banana flowers vegetable is very famous in the state of Maharashtra inIndia. 
Let us see the benefits of its.

1. Banana flowers is a very nutritious and fertile food. Therefore,children 
should eat this vegetable.

2. Banana flowers relievesuterine complaints.

3. Banana flowers keeps hormones in balance.

4. In case of excessive bleeding during menstruation, eat Banana flowers.

5. Menstrual cramps also go away.

6. Helps to control bloodpressure.

Selecting and pruning banana flowers is a bit complicated and medicalwork; But 
its nutritional value is more important.

Q6            Which famous Hindu temples do nothave a foundation?

A6             Harsh V Ashok Studiedat Manipal Institute Of Technology 
(MIT)Updated Dec 29

There's one such very famoustemple which has no foundation is Brihadeeswara 
temple dedicated to lord shiva located at Thanjavur. Thistemple is symbol of 
chola power and was built by Rajaraja chola in between1003–1010 AD and was 
named as Rajarajeshwaram temple (The temple of iswara ofRajaraja). This site is 
also part of UNESCO world heritage site.

This temple made of granite has the tallest Vimana (tower) among templesin 
India with 16 storeys and height of more than 200ft. There's no bindingmaterial 
(such as plaster) used for construction. A masterpiece ofarchitectural 
imagination where work was carried out on a grand scale withweight load evenly 
distributed among pillars and beams. On the top of thismassive temple lies a 
shikhara (dome) of around 90tonnes weight. There's aninteresting story behind 
placing this heavy shikhara on the top of templetower. A 4km long incline path 
was bulit to enable it to be rolled over to thetop of temple, later the path 
was dismantled.

There might be other templeswithout foundation but sadly I'm not much aware 
about them.

My note- Authority for answeris not checked- “Brahadiswaratemple has no 
foundation”. 

Q7            Whencementing tile, why do people add rows to the cement instead 
of just leaving itsmooth?

 A7            Bob Edwards   Dec 28 You mean like this…

The grooves add ‘tooth’to the tile adhesion. The cement squirms intoall of the 
grooves in the tile back and air can escape leaving no voids. Thenotches are of 
various sizes depending on the type of tile and cement you areusing. The 
notches govern the depth of cement applied far more accurately thanyou could 
with a plain trowel giving a level floor or wall.



Q8            Why should a home undergo apre-construction termite treatment?

A8            UltraTech CementIndia’s No 1 Cement. Updated Sep 9

Protection of buildings from attack by subterranean termites has 
becomenecessary for the aesthetics and durability of building. This is because 
termite infestation canweaken structures and damage wooden surfaces. Wherever 
there is wood, there are bound to be termitesand if left unchecked, these pests 
can cause substantial damage to thestructure.

To combat the menace of termites, you must get an expert to sprayanti-termite 
chemicals at various stages of the construction. The sprayingshould start from 
the foundation and continue till the completion of the home.Neglecting the 
termite menacecould cost you dearly.

Here's what you need to know to keep your home free of termites:

· The soil around the foundation should be treated up to the plinth levelwith 
appropriate chemicals.

· The chemical barrier should be continuous and complete.

· Treatment can be done pre, during and post construction stages.

· Care should be taken to ensure that the chemicals do not contaminatethe 
domestic water sources.

Q9            Was cancer as prevalent beforemodern industrialization and 
production of processed food?

A9            Franklin VeauxProfessional Writer Jan 1

No. Before modernindustrialization, fewer people lived long enough to get 
cancer. Cancer is what kills you if nothing else does.Before 
industrialization,lots of people were too busy dying of malnutrition, 
starvation, leprosy,tuberculosis, bubonic plague, smallpox, yellow fever, 
syphilis, gangrene, andsepsis to die of cancer. And “processed food” doesn’t 
mean what youthink it means. Nearly everything you put in your mouth is 
processed—yes, evenif you eat a frou-frou all-natural certified organic vegan 
diet. We startedeating processed food about the time we discovered fire.

Q10         Ifa valuable item is stolen from a bank locker, who pays for it?

A10          Sangram Sagar Dec 28

See, if you bring any bank, then a contract is signed between you and the bank, 
inwhich it is written that in case of robbery, theft, fire, or any disaster 
inthe bank, there will be no responsibility of the bank.

Whatever the customer keeps in the locker is his responsibility. Thereason for 
this is that the bank does not have any information about what youhave kept in 
the locker. The bank does not know whether you have kept 10 rupeesor 100 lakhs 
or something else in it. So how can the bank guarantee the contents of 
yourlocker in case of any emergency?

However, banks are very careful about the safety of their lockers. Thebank will 
take every step that is necessary to protect your locker. Banks keepalarmed, 
CCTV, sensor, guard, etc. And mishaps can happen anywhere. If the bankalso 
earns money from the locker, then it itself would like that the 
preciousbelongings of the customer should be safe.

The customer has the right to ask the bank what arrangements have beenmade by 
the bank for their security. Which company do the lockers belong to?

So your luggage is safe in the locker, but in case of emergency and robbery, 
the bank will notgive you anything because in this situation it does not take 
any responsibilityfor your belongings.

 

Q11         What are the five hand tools that areavailable at home?

A11          2 Answers Yogesh Tak,Area Manager (Sales and Marketing) 
(2001-present) Answered 30m ago

Wrenches. A wrench is a hand tool that allows you to firmly hold standardsized 
bolts and nuts that are going to be loosened& tightened.

Screwdrivers. Pliers.Hammers.Hand Saws.

2nd answer- GopalaKrishnan, former AssistantGeneral Manager 1996-2004 at 
Department of Telecom (1966-2004) Answered justnow

I think one on top list must be Phase tester. It is a testing tool.

Another is a strongwooden rod. If any body get electric shock he/she can be 
pushed downusing it. It is a hand tool.

Third must be adjustablescrewdriver unit. Any width of screw driver can be 
inserted and usedincluding star screwdrivers.

Fourth must be a good and convenient home ladder- it is not a hand tool, but a 
must inhome.

During  this covid pandemic ,though costly, an oxygen measuring meter called 
oximeter. Also  temperature measuring thermo meter. These aremeters.

Q12         Why are there so many North Indiansmigrating/living in the South 
but there hardly any or close to 0 South Indiansin the North India?

A12          KanthaswamyBalasubramaniam Lawyer Jul 13

At 6 Pm take a walk around LakeMarket in Kolkata.It will be like you are in 
Tamilnadu

You will get Udupi Restaurants, Tamil magazines, Southern Spices, IdliFlour, 
Even a Tamil Movie Theatre.You have a Rajini Fan Club numbering 80,000People 
registered there.

Likewise Matunga , Anushakti Nagar,Chembur, Borivalihave so many South Indians 
thats its impossible to travel a single daywithout hearing Tamil, Telugu, 
Kannada (Rare) or Malayalam in the BEST or LocalTrains

And Delhi is another place.Just visit RK Puram and theCentral Govt Flats will 
have many many South Indians working in the GOI invarious pay grades.

So thereare many South Indians in the North

From1950–1990 - GOI was the largest employer in Indiaand their base was almost 
entirely in the North, East and West and hence therewas mass migration from the 
South to the North.

Likewise since Construction andDevelopment was mainly Mumbai - Migrants flocked 
to Mumbai from the South

>From 2000s - IT and Service andInsurance sector is thelargest employer and 
>since their base is almost entirely in the South (Hyd Blr Chennai), thereis 
>mass migration from North to South.

Today South is where a lot ofConstruction and Development takes place , hence 
mass migration from North and North east to the South.

So today a lot of Young North Indians can be found in Bangalore, Chennaior 
Hyderabad but its rarer to see Young South Indians in Delhi or Mumbai 
WithGurgaon and other areas slowly becoming Centres - the trend will change 
prettysoon.

All the above QA are from  Quora website  on    07-01- 2022. 

Compiled and posted by R. Gopala krishnan ,78, former  ITS  on08-01-2022

 


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