text and the place where they offer their prayers. The major difference between Hinduism and Islam is the God they worship. Hinduism is based on polytheism whereas Islam is based on monotheism. The different forms of gods that Hindus worship are Brahma‚ Vishnu‚ Maheshwor‚ Ganesh‚ Laxmi‚ Saraswati‚ and Durga. Hindus worship these gods because each of these gods represents the creator‚ preserver‚ destroyer‚ first god‚ goddess of wealth‚ goddess of knowledge and goddess of victory respectively (WIKIPEDIA)
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VARANASI Varanasi‚ or Benaras‚ (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed. Varanasi was variously known as Avimuktaka‚ Anandakanana‚ Mahasmasana‚ Surandhana‚ Brahma Vardha‚ Sudarsana‚Ramya‚ and Kasi.Mark Twain‚ the English author and literature‚ who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Benaras‚ once wrote : "Benaras is older than history‚ older than tradition‚ older even than legend and looks twice as
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both leads them to find the inner self and to achieve moksha. Showing that Lord Krishna represents the highest power‚ Arjuna states on page 105‚ “Why should they not bow in homage to you‚ Great Soul‚ Originial Creator‚more venerable than the creator Brahma? Boundless Lord of Gods‚ Shelter of All That Is‚ you are eternity‚ being‚ nonbeing‚ and beyond.”
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were hunters‚ herders and warrior’s involved in warfare over the land. The time of the Aryans was within the Vedic period. During this time‚ early Vedic religion recognised many gods/goddesses‚ approximately 33. However‚ there is now three main Gods‚ Brahma; the creator of life‚ Vishnu
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Hampi: The Indian Atlantis Hampi! Its name conjures up visions of an exotic Indian spiritual paradise ensconced within the folds of a subcontinent of timeless beauty and vast cultural heritage. This ancient capital of the mighty 14th century Vijayanagara Empire that preceded the Mogul era‚ is located the on the banks of the Tungbhadra River‚ near Hospet in northern Karnataka. Abandoned after the 16th century‚ it was rediscovered by British explorers in 1800. I spent a rewarding weekend there last
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new concept in fitness combines gentle stretching with techniques from Hatha Yoga to perform the most effective‚ relaxing ways of exercising. It is called Yogacise. There are other forms of yoga that are practiced in India. There is Prana Yoga‚ Brahma Yoga‚ Kriya Yoga‚ Kundalini Yoga‚ Raja Yoga‚ and Tantra Yoga. Yoga is used for many purposes. From cleansing the body‚ to activating the nervous system‚ to improving one’s intelligence or sex life. Stretching in yoga is quite relaxing.
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and Mahabharata were composed; period of Sage Vishvamitra‚ in whose reign a majority of the Vedic hymns were composed; the Yajur and Atharva Vedas were composed around 2400 BC; the Bhagwad Gita was compiled between BC 500-200; Nyaya‚ Sankhya‚ and Brahma Sutras were recorded‚ which later gave birth to six popular schools of Hindu philosophy and final versions of Puranas‚ Tantras and other sectarian literature were developed (200-750 AD). Development of six popular schools of religious thought‚ establishment
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Mulk Raj Anand is a productive essayist. He is a point of reference of Indian writing in English. He is the main writer writing in English to pick as his crude materials the low class life of the discouraged Indian masses. He doesn’t falter to turn the surge light on the darkest spots in India life. In his books‚ he depicts the bound existences of the less wealthy and underestimated. His heroes are sweeper‚ a coolie‚ a worker‚ delicate and quiet young lady are all casualties of abuse‚ class-scorn
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Their religion was greatly influenced by Pharaoh who was known to have an immense amount of power over the Egyptians. Indians worshipped many gods who believed in the manifestation of God. The three main deities are Vishnu who was the preserver‚ Brahma who was the creator‚ and Shiva who was considered the destroyer. This is my Hinduism is thought to be polytheistic‚ but it really is not. There are over 330 myths that are stated about Indians such as; they are idol worshippers‚ the worship cows‚
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Detailed Deva Puje Paddhathi- 1 Reference: Deva Puja (Madhva Sampradaya) By Sri T. G. Ramachandra Rao Chennai‚ 600 018 Tel # 24995664 PREFACE: The pancharathra is the source for the puja for prathimas. Jagad Guru Sri Madhvacharya in his work Tantrasara sangraha has given detailed guidelines in 442 shlokas‚ for performance of devapuja by individuals dailly at home as well as the procedure for installing a deity in a temple & its puja procedure. Sri Jayatheertha (Teekacharya) has in a brief
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