Question

In Vedic astrology, Dhanishtha (“duh-NISH-tah”) is part of a group of this many constellations that are thought to bring ill fortune. To cleanse themselves of sin, many Hindus chant the names of Ahalya and other members of a group of this many kanyas (“KUN-yuhs”), or exemplars of chastity. (-5[1])After Kindama (“KIN-duh-muh”) curses a king with infertility for having an affair, the gods send this many boons to Madri and his other wife. This number partly titles a text attributed to Vishnu Sharma that includes “the mongoose and the Brahmin’s wife” among its many fables. After a successful plot against a group of this many men led by Shakuni, they leave Hastinapur (10[1])for exile in a forest. Queen Kunti advises that group of this many men, including Nakula and Sahadeva, who oppose Duryodhana (“dur-YOH-duh-nuh”) and the hundred Kauravas (10[1])(“COW-ruh-vuhs”). For 10 points, give this number of Pandava (“PAHN-duh-vuh”) brothers. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: five [or pancha; or panj; accept Panchatantra]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Michał GerasimiukStanford ABerkeley C45-5
Pranav VeluriBerkeley BStanford B10710
Swapnil GargBerkeley AStanford C13210
Aditya SivakumarBerkeley CStanford A14110