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Answer the following about the number 108, which is considered sacred in Hinduism. For 10 points each:

[10h] The Gaudiya branch of this Hindu denomination chants the names of the 108 gopis (“GO-pees”) of Krishna. This largest Hindu sect considers the preserver deity to be the supreme being.

ANSWER: Vaishnavism (“VYSH-nuh-viz-um”) [or Vaishnavite Hinduism; or Vaishnava; or Vaisnava Hinduism; prompt on answers specifying Hindus who worship Vishnu]

[10m] Hindus chant this god’s 108 names, including Rudra, during a festival named after him commemorating his marriage to Parvati (“PAR-vuh-tee”). Bharatanatyam (“buh-ruh-tuh-NAHT-yum”) dancers learn 108 movements to perform for this god’s Nataraja (“nuh-tuh-RAH-juh”) aspect.

ANSWER: Shiva [accept Maha Shivaratri]

[10e] Vishnu’s Sudarshana (“soo-DUHR-shuh-nuh”) Chakra, one of these objects, has 108 serrated edges. India’s flag depicts one of these objects that represents dharma and has 24 spokes.

ANSWER: wheels

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