Reasons for devotion to Hindu goddesses Hinduism portrays feminine divinity in a more exalted way than most other religions do. Though Hindu goddesses are usually depicted as consorts‚ wives or companions to a Hindu god‚ cases exist in which they are worshipped independently; Tantrism for example‚ where it is believed that women posses more spiritual power than men‚ thus men can achieve divinity through union with a woman (“Tantrism”). Most villages reinforce the mother aspect of goddesses and
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In Hindu tradition‚ goddesses are often referred to as “devis.” They have held a reputation of being pure and angelic. Hindu followers pray to different goddesses depending on their circumstance. A few that are well known to the public are Sarasvati who is in charge of learning of the arts and sciences‚ Laksmi Goddess of good fortune and financial reward‚ and the list goes on. These women are all understood to bring great treasures and knowledge to their admirers. The trouble with having such high
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is also the third largest religion. There are approximately 900 million followers‚ equaling to 15 percent of the world’s population. Over time it has managed to spread around the world. Unlike other religions‚ people become Hindu at birth. Instead of converting into a Hindu through some type. Hindus carry the traditions of karma‚ reincarnation and yoga. They came up with three different types of yoga. Although‚ reincarnation has been seen as a problem instead of an opportunity for Hindus. Hindus
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Temple on almost every festival. It is located in Troy‚ MI. For this assignment I decided to go on a normal day instead of Festival. Since I went on a normal day‚ there weren’t many people and the place looked more clean and more nice and open. As a Hindu‚ I know dressed appropriately so that I can comfortably and with decency sit on the carped floor. I made sure to wear loose fitting clothing which covers most of your legs. Once I entered the building I was told to remove my shoes and place them in
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Salient features of the Hindu Marriage Act‚ 1955 salient-features-of-the-hindu-marriage-act-1955-558-1.html Author : laksheyender@gmail.com Published: September 7‚ 2013‚ 7:32 am Salient features of the Hindu Marriage Act‚ 1955 Hindu Marriage Act‚ 1955 has reformed Hindu law of Marriage. It is a landmark in the history of social legislation. It has not simply codified the Hindu law of marriage but has introduced certain important changes in many respects. The Hindu marriage contemplated by the
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Gender Bias in Hindu Myths The concept of the Goddess‚ myth and dance is truly a tool which empowers for women of our culture. Although women are at times portrayed as inferior‚ they possess many strong qualities which break this stereotype. Women are beautiful‚ strong‚ and courageous‚ they are mothers and sisters and daughters‚ and without them this world would not exist. Women‚ since the time of the Vedas and Upanishads have been looked to carry their traditional heritage from generation to
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English-language newspapers in the world‚ with a readership of 3‚314‚493(Avg. Circulation Jul-Dec 2012). The Hindu‚ an English Indian daily newspaper was founded in Chennai on 20thSeptember‚ 1878. According to the Indian Readership Survey in 2012‚ after the Times of India‚ it is the second most widely read English newspaper in India with a readership of 1‚558‚379 (Avg. Circulation Jul-Dec 2012) people. The Hindu has its largest base of circulation in southern India‚ especially in the states of Tamil Nadu‚ Kerala
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beliefs and practices. One of The Sacred Elements is Water. Water is considered sacred because its’ considered to be equal half of all creation. Washing in water is essential to approach deities in a clean manner‚ body‚ and clothes. Water in the Hindu religion is considered to be so sacred that they believe washing in the sacred river (Ganges) will remove their sins. Hinduism has numerous gods in which they worship; approximately 330 million. In addition‚ there is the element of Fire which is
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One: Hindu Worldview (Pantheistic) 1. The Question of Origin – In a Hindu Worldview the question of origin would be pantheistic in nature. A Hindu would believe that they have always been in existence and everything is a part of god. God is seen as an impersonal force of nature and this force is in everything and surrounds everything. One can only escape this force through the process of reincarnation and to become one with everything. 2. The Question of Identity - In a Hindu Worldview
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The urban life of today is getting dissected and the joint family concept is slowly becoming a vague concept. In earlier times‚ there use to be big families with lots of couples‚ in-laws and children. Such families although have their own critical consequences but the share of happiness was immense. It seems that the concept will soon become a pre historic norm. The working couples of the contemporary era prefer to stay alone and the availability of money due to inflow of cash on putting joint effort
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