Question
Sculptures of the goddess Ambika feature a motif depicting this plant, which distinguishes her from other yakshini. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this plant that T. N. Mukharji claimed was fed to cows to produce the pigment Indian yellow from their urine.
ANSWER: mango [or mango tree or mango leaves]
[10e] The teardrop shape of this pattern resembles mangoes, so its name in many Indian languages refers to parts of a mango. Worn by Prince and the Beatles, this psychedelic textile pattern is named for a Scottish town where it was produced in the 1800s.
ANSWER: paisley [or paisley pattern; prompt on carrey or ambi]
[10h] Mangoes and Indian yellow are commonly seen in this genre of Indian miniature painting, in which a set of paintings function as a “garland” representing music. Each entry in a series of these paintings features a short poetic description of the mood it aims to evoke.
ANSWER: ragamala [or ragmala]
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Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chicago Open | 07/28/2024 | Y | 13 | 10.77 | 62% | 46% | 0% |