sacred tree that one might have in their yard. Dhanteras Celebrations Dhanteras is celebrated with gusto and enthusiasm. "Lakshmi-Puja" is performed in the evenings when tiny diyas of clay are lighted to drive away the shadows of evil spirits. Bhajans ir devotional songs- in praise of Goddess Laxmi are sung and "Naivedya" of traditional sweets is offered to the Goddess. There is a peculiar custom in Maharashtra to lightly pound dry coriander seeds with jaggery and offer as Naivedya. In villages
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energy and Shakthi worship is a vital part of Hindu Tradition. Devi is the manifestation of supreme lord “Prakriti” where male aspect of the divine is considered as “Purusha”. Devi manifests herself as Creator (Durga or the Divine Mother)‚ Preserver (Lakshmi‚ Parvathy and Saraswaty) and Destroyer (Mahishasura-Mardini‚ Kali). Devi is worshipped mostly in the form of divine mother. One of the important aspects of the Female divine is the various Shakti Peethas spread all across the country‚
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make the goddess Lakshmi feel welcome.[9] Firecrackers are burst because it is believed that it drives away evil spirits.[10][11][12] During Diwali‚ all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends. The festival starts with Dhanteras on which most Indian business communities begin their financial year. The second day of the festival is called the Naraka Chaturdasi. Amavasya‚ the third day of Diwali‚ marks the worship of Lakshmi‚ the goddess of wealth
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the festival is celebrated by lighting diyas and candles to drive away the darkness of Amavasya and the dark of ignorance. Homes are decorated on the day of diwali and sweets are distributed. Laxmi Puja is performed in the evening and blessings of Goddess of Wealth is seeked. People present diwali gifts to their near and dear ones. Earlier‚ it was celebrated with diyas but slowly it took the form of lights‚ lighting lamps‚ candles and crackers. Now a days‚ people burn dangerous fire crackers limitlessly
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Introduction The story of coins is interwoven with the history of mankind. To trace its story‚ one has to look back to the remote past. When people settled in localities and the communities grew in size‚ the exchange of products became a necessity; then the mutual exchange of things took the shape of trade and the system of barter was evolved. In course of time‚ certain commodities got preference over others and a higher value was attached to them. They assumed the character of a medium of exchange
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lamps".[8] Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps (dīpa in Sanskrit: दीप) filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil.[9] These lamps are kept on during the night and one’s house is cleaned‚ both done in order to make the goddess Lakshmi feel welcome.[10] Firecrackers are burst because it is believed that it drives away evil spirits.[11][12][13] During Diwali‚ all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends. The festival starts
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clean‚ renovate and decorate their homes and offices.[10] On Diwali night‚ Hindus dress up in new clothes or their best outfit‚ light up diyas (lamps and candles) inside and outside their home‚ participate in family puja (prayers) typically to Lakshmi – the goddess of wealth and prosperity. After puja‚ fireworks follow‚[11] then a family feast including mithai (sweets)‚ and an exchange of gifts between family members and close friends. Diwali also marks a major shopping period in nations where it is celebrated
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The battlefield is at a place called Marana Khatte and is near Kollur. Fast forward to the eighth century CE to Adi Shankaracharya’s time. Shankara prayed to Goddess Saraswathi at Kudajaadri hills and requested her to come to Kerala‚ to rid his land of superstition and bless them with knowledge. Acceding to his request the divine mother said she would follow him‚ but on condition that he may not look back. If
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Introduction to Hinduism Hinduism is the religion of the majority of people in India and Nepal. It also exists among significant populations outside of the sub continent and has over 900 million adherents worldwide. In some ways Hinduism is the oldest living religion in the world‚ or at least elements within it stretch back many thousands of years. Yet Hinduism resists easy definition partly because of the vast array of practices and beliefs found within it. It is also closely associated conceptually
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make the goddess Lakshmi feel welcome.[7] Firecrackers are burst because it is believed that it drives away evil spirits.[8][9][10] During Diwali‚ all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends. The festival starts with Dhanteras on which most Indian business communities begin their financial year. The second day of the festival is called the Naraka Chaturdasi. Amavasya‚ the third day of Diwali‚ marks the worship of Lakshmi‚ the goddess of wealth
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