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Tracing the Origins of Hinduism: Unveiling the Ancient Roots
Hinduism, one of the world’s oldest religions, is a tapestry of diverse beliefs, practices, and philosophies. As we delve into its rich history, we embark on a journey that takes us back thousands of years, when the origins of Hinduism emerge from the depths of ancient India. Exploring its multifaceted nature and the amalgamation of…
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11 Famous Hindu Festivals To Know About
Hinduism is one of the world’s most diversified religions, having many mythology and deities linked with it. This belief in multiple gods is accompanied by a slew of celebrations. When it comes to celebrations, India has plenty to offer. In this land, where each season brings its unique colors and vibrancy, there is no end…
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Hindu Deaths and Funeral Rituals
What are the Hindu funeral rituals? Traditionally, Hindu funeral rituals consist of chants or mantras, which are led by an officiant, who is usually a Hindu priest or the bereaved eldest son. They’ll collect the relatives and friends and conduct them through the different Hindu funeral ceremonies. These are some of them: Ghee, honey, milk,…
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11 things to know about Hinduism
Hinduism is a complex religion that can be difficult, to sum up in a few words. Today, let us look at 11 things we should know about Hinduism. 1. Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions and traces its origins back more than 3,000 years Hinduism is an ancient religion that is still practiced…
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Lord Ganesh
Introduction Lord Ganesh worshipped as the beginning. Hinduism portrays him as the retorted son of Lord Shiva and Parvathi. The external appearance of Lord Ganesha seems elephant-headed with a human body. The name Ganesha means the group of intelligence. He is known as a symbol of wisdom, remover of obstacles, and so on. Hindu mythology…
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Lakshmi/Laxmi Devi
In Hinduism, the feminine power is extremely important. In fact, there is a distinct sect that only worships the female form of the Supreme force that governs the entire universe. It is referred to as Shaktism or Sakht parampara. In this post, we’ll talk about the goddess Lakshmi. The goddess Lakshmi is associated with good…
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What does Hinduism say about Abortion?
Hinduism is a very ancient religion followed by millions of people around the world. Many mythological values and morals were dictated by the texts to follow and even today people follow them all as such. The content stuffs with the moral instructions given by Hinduism regarding abortion. In general, abortion does not take place in…
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In Ramayana, why is Vibhishana not considered a Traitor?
The folklore of each land is a mirror to its way of life, custom, ethos and the mind of its kin. The stories and legends contained in extraordinary sagas are educative and engaging, yet additionally fill in as an exercise to instruct past, present and people in the future on developing and looking after qualities,…
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How many versions/types of Ramayana are there?
Depending upon the strategies for tallying, upwards of 300 versions of the Indian epic sonnet, the Ramayana, are known to exist. The most seasoned version is by and large perceived to be the Sanskrit version credited to the sage Valmiki. The Ramayana has spread to numerous Asian nations outside of India, including Burma, Indonesia, Cambodia,…