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The oldest attested one of these places stored a holy object legendarily carried into the world by the celestial bull Srisok. The Story of Sanjan recounts how one of these places was moved and rebuilt in Gujarat near a famous “walking” mango tree. A padām is used to cover up mouths while in these places, which can be classified as Dadgah, Adaran, or Behram. These places are built near sources of “natural” water to facilitate the (*) haoma plant’s (-5[1])consecration during Ab-Zohr. In ancient times, these places’ centerpieces were rebuilt whenever a new shahanshah assumed (-5[1])the throne. In these buildings, the Avesta (10[1])is read to honor Ahura (10[1])Mazda. For (-5[1])10 points, what houses of worship are named after their eternal flames in Zoroastrian beliefs? ■END■ (10[2]0[1])

ANSWER: fire temples [or dar-e mehr, agiyari, atashkada, ātash gāh, or pyratheia; accept fire altars; prompt on Zoroastrian temples or Zoroastrian altars]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Pranav SrambikkalLambertJohns Creek77-5
Darren KellisMiltonInnovation Academy A93-5
Arhith DharanendraGeorgia Tech DMississippi State10010
Rohan DalalGeorgia Tech AGeorgia Tech B10510
Michael VadakumpaddanInnovation Academy CGeorgia Tech C107-5
Alex ThomasGeorgia Tech CInnovation Academy C1230
Joshua LiJohns CreekLambert12310
Lucas ArdeleanInnovation Academy AMilton12310

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