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Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .Compiled and posted byR. Gopala krishnan, on 18-10-2023 Q1 What is thespecialty of the "Oppiliappan Temple" near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu? A1 Temples in India Info,Best Website for Temples, Tourist PlacesInfo & Mantras Oct 12 The "OppiliappanTemple," located near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, is a significant andrevered temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple's specialty lies in itsassociation with the unique form of Lord Vishnu as "Oppiliappan" or"Oppilanayakan," who is believed to be the protector of the world anda bestower of blessings. Here are some of the key specialties and features ofthe Oppiliappan Temple: Unique Deity: Lord Oppiliappan is depicted in a distinctand unique form where He stands with His left hand resting on His waist and Hisright hand holding a whip. This is a unique representation of Lord Vishnu andis not commonly found in other temples. Marriage Celebration: The temple is also renowned for itsannual "Kalyana Utsavam" or "Divine Wedding Celebration" ofLord Oppiliappan and the goddessknown as "Bhumi Devi." This grand wedding ceremony is a majorevent at the temple and attracts devotees from far and wide. Sacred Tank: The temple features a sacred tank known as"Agamirama Kinaru" or "Parakala Theertham." Taking a dip inthis tank is considered highly auspicious, and it is believed to cleansedevotees of their sins. Architectural Beauty: The temple showcasesremarkable Dravidian architecture with intricate carvings and sculpturaldetails that adorn the temple's walls and pillars. Devotee-Friendly: The temple authorities are knownfor their warm and welcoming attitude toward devotees. They make specialefforts to ensure that visitors have a comfortable and memorable experience. Location: The Oppiliappan Temple is situated in thepicturesque town of Thoopul, which is located in the Kumbakonam region of TamilNadu. The temple's serene surroundings and spiritual ambiance make it atranquil place for worship and reflection. Devotees visit the Oppiliappan Temple to seek blessings, especially formarital harmony, prosperity, and well-being. Thetemple's unique deity and traditions make it a place of deep reverence andspiritual significance for those who worship Lord Oppiliappan. My note- All prasadams in this temple in which salt isto be added is devoid of salt. Q2 If the sunis only hydrogen and helium (no solid objects like dirt or rocks) then why isits gravity so extreme? A2 C Stuart Hardwick, Scifi author and science nerd.19h Mass determines gravity There is a LOT of hydrogen. Gases have mass like everything else. You arenot in vacuum right now (presumably) only because the air surrounding and aboveyou has about the same mass as a layer of water three stories deep. Earth’s gravity holds andcompresses the atmosphere around you, so you can breathe easy. Air is pretty ephemeral comparedto say, granite, but its mass adds up. Carsneed bigger engines because at highway speeds, they must constantly move asidearound 80 kg of air per second. Airliners have it even harder, needing toshoulder aside in the neighborhood of 80 tons of air per second at cruisingspeed. To do this while climbing or maintaining their speed, their jet enginesaccelerate a few tons of air per second from zero (relative) to race car speedin order to produce thrust. Hydrogen is ephemeral evencompared to air, but the tremendous gravity of the sun compresses its surfaceto twice the density of liquid hydrogen here on Earth, and over 1,000 timesthat at its core. Even so, the sun, being mostly hydrogen, has only a quarter the densityof Earth (mostly rock and metal), but the sun has one and a half million timesthe volume of little Earth, so it has 333,000 times Earth’s mass, 99.8% ofall the mass in the solar system. Q3 Are ladies’fingers good for kidney patients? A3 Gunjan Vasave, Former M.S in Exercise Science From DY PatilUniversity at Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai (2016–2019)7h "Ladies' fingers" is another name for okra, and it can be agood choice for kidney patients when prepared appropriately. Okra isrelatively low in potassium and a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins, andminerals. However, it's important to be cautious with its preparation: 1. Controlportion size: Kidney patients should be mindful of portion sizes to avoidconsuming too much potassium. 2. Cooking methods: Boiling or parboiling okra before consumption canhelp reduce its potassium content. Frying or usingexcessive oil should be avoided. 3. Consult a dietitian: It'sessential for kidney patients to work with a registered dietitian who cancreate a personalized dietary plan based on their specific needs and kidneyfunction. Overall, okra can be part of a kidney-friendly diet if consumed in moderation andprepared in a kidney-friendly manner. Always consult with a healthcareprofessional or dietitian for personalized dietary advice Q4 If the Earthis supposed to be spinning, why don't people fall or fall off? A4 Steve Wendler, Director of Engineering (MLOA) (2015–present)18h 300. That's why. First off, we all know that constant velocity does notaffect us. We're in equalibrium. Acceleration, or a change in velocity overtime affects us. A car stopping at a light. A plane taking off. Riding thetwists and bends of a rollercoaster. Acceleration. Deceleration. Change indirection. These things we can feel. Not velocity, no matter how great. Just like the schoolyard merry-go-round that tries tothrow you off by spinning, so does the spinning earth. But why don't we feel it? Whydon't we fly off! A merry-go-round completesa spin in about 1–2 seconds. That's 360° in a blink of an eye (well, almost).Your body is constantly changing direction. Not just forward and back, but allaround, every which way. The earth completes it's rotation in a day. That's 360°in 24 hours, 180° in 12 hours, 90° in 6 hours, 15° in one hour, and 1° in aslow four minutes. We may beflying pretty fast at the equator, with a tangential velocity of over 1000 mph,but it takes us four minutes to turn a virtually imperceptible 1°. That is an actual force that's trying to throw us off,and we can calculate and even measure it. It endsup being around 0.03 m/s² at the equator — less toward the poles. Compare this to the force of gravityholding us to the earth at 9.8 m/s². More than 300times more force holding us in place than the force throwing us off. Q5 What is thehistory of the name Kerala? Why was it called Malabar before independence fromthe British? A5 Dr. Sandeep Purushothaman Thirumangalath, Lives in Kerala,India (2014–present)Oct 3 Kerala gets its name fromcoconut. Keram in Sanskrit means Coconut. Arabs call people of Kerala as Malabaris.Geographically speaking it is the northern Kerala comprising of districts ofPalakkad, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kozhikode and Kannur. Malabar was a district inMadras Presidency till 1947; after independence it became a district of Madrasstate, and it remained in Madras till 1956. Madras state included parts of Dakshina Kannada, Malabar,parts of Andhra, Bellary of present-day Karnataka. A freedom fighter named Potti Srilamalu from Nellorewent on hunger strike demanding reorganization of states based on language tillhis death. He died in the process. It took four more years to open the eyes of tyrannicalNehru to consider his request. He is a true satyagrahi,and his name is never given the due importance in history textbooks. So, in 1956 new states ofAndhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu (then Madras state), Kerala and Karnataka (thenMysore) were formed. Malabar district was added to Thiru-Kochi state (sans Kanyakumari andShenkottai) to form present day Kerala state. Kasargod taluk from DhakshinaKannada was also added to Kerala because the total number of Malayalam speakersoutnumbered Kannada and Tulu speakers there. Now Kasargod is the northernmostdistrict of Kerala. The man who sacrificed hislife for the creation of states on the basis of language. A true Satyagrahi. My note- When I joined Madras CTO as clerk in 1964, manysenior staff talked to me that they have worked in North Kerala, when it was partof Madras state. I know just the names of such places, nothing more at that age of just 20. Q6 What aresome mind-blowing facts about our dreams? A6 Akila S, DreamWeavers Network Oct 12 Universal Language: Everyone dreams, no matter wherethey're from. Short-Lived: Dreams evaporate fast; you'll forget 90%within 10 minutes of waking up. Time Stretch: Dreams can feel like they last hours,but they usually span just a few minutes. Inception Reality: A small percentage of people have haddreams within dreams, like in the movie Inception. Color Mystery: Not everyone dreams in color; somestick to good old black and white. Creativity Boost: Dreams have inspired famous ideasand inventions. Gender Benders: We sometimes dream of being theopposite gender. It's a common dream theme. No Mirrors: Your brain doesn't know what you look like, soyou won't see your own reflection in a dream. Flying High: Flying is one of the most common and enjoyable dream experiences. Predictive Hints: Some people claim their dreams gave themhints about the future. Q7 Whichsubstance does not dissolve in water? A7 Md Amirul Ali, B.Sc in Chemistry & Biology, RaiganjUniversity (Graduated 2022)4h Oil and fats: Nonpolar substances like vegetable oil andfats do not dissolve in water but rather separate from it, forming distinctlayers. Sand: Sand is primarily composed of silica (silicondioxide), which is insoluble in water. It does not dissolve but can besuspended in water temporarily. Metals: Most metals do not dissolve in water. They mayreact with water in other ways, but they do not undergo the dissolution processthat soluble compounds do. Nonpolar gases: Gases like nitrogen (N2), oxygen (O2),and noble gases are generally not soluble in water because water is a polarsolvent, and these gases are nonpolar. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/1652643199.317658.1697640976637%40mail.yahoo.com.
