and at this time shopkeepers generally close their accounts‚ place their books before a picture of Lakshimi‚ the goddess of wealth and pray to her for better profits in the coming year. Legend tells that‚ Lakshmi was born in the ocean. when she was born lots of treasures came out of the ocean‚ so she is the goddess of wealth and good fortune. Hindus believe that a Diwali visit from Lakshmi will bring them luck and wealth in the year to come. Lakshimi is the Hindu deity most closely associated with
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and apply oil on their scalp and body before taking bath‚ a ritual known as Tailabhyanjana. In parts of North Karnataka‚ this is followed by the women of the house performing Aarti on the men. The bursting of the crackers ensues. The next day is Lakshmi mahaapooje on Amavaasye (new-moon day) and then on the fourth day decorating the whole house and especially entrance with flowers and floor decoration to invite Bali to their homes; a special fort-entrance kind of thing is made on the entrances of
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the most significant festivals in India. Indians celebrate Diwali with family gatherings‚ glittering clay lamps‚ festive fireworks‚ flowers‚ sweets and worship to Goddess Lakshmi. Some belive that Lakshmi wanders the Earth looking for homes where she will be welcomed. People often their doors and windows and light lamps to invite Lakshmi in. The speech was followed by a prayer song called “Gananayaka” by Ravitej Kondepudy. Gananayaka is a song dedicated to Lord Ganesh. After that 4 girls (Pavithra
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Gender plays a paramount role in societies of the past and future as well as in the mythology of many cultures. The role and perception of men and women was very immutable and constant in the past. Ironically‚ over time the perception of gender roles changed or was very different in certain locations of a nation. In modern day‚ there is a looser grip on the gender roles in society. Ancient tribes wrote mythologies which were the seeds of their religion and culture‚ and this may have influenced their
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It is a beautiful flower which symbolises divinity‚ fertility‚ wealth‚ knowledge and not to forget enlightenment. Untouched by the impurity‚ lotus symbolises the purity of heart and mind. According to Hindu mythology Lotus is made as a seat of the Goddess of wealth - Lakshmi.The ’Lotus’ is scientifically known as ’Nelumbo Nucifera’. It is the national flower of India. It is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India and has been an auspicious symbol of
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bathrooms. On this day‚ people worship Lord Ganesha‚ the foremost of all Hindu Gods and Goddess Lakshmi‚ the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity. It is time to exchange gifts and sweets with friends‚ relatives and neighbors. Due to India’s varied cultural diversity there are many manifestations of the Diwali festival. The festival begins with Dhanteras‚ a day set aside to worship the goddess of prosperity‚ Goddess Lakshmi. On this day‚ homes are cleaned and paintings are done. There are various legends
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eternity. Lakshmi and Sarawati •Both can be viewed as symbolizing complementary positive values‚ prosperity and worldly well being. Snake Goddess •The snake goddess is worshipped during the summer festival of Nag Panchami. If weather has been good‚ the monsoon rains will come. Married couple joined as one •Honored by others‚ the couple unites in marriage •The BRIDE is carried by chair-car or palanquin. Briefly‚ at the time of her wedding she is treated like a devi or goddess! Lioness
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individual to take control of their thoughts. People were given the gift of thought by the goddess Saraswati‚ she is the goddess of music‚ art‚ knowledge‚ wisdom and learning. She gave her people the ability to learn and gain knowledge‚ it’s up to them to use it. In Hindu she a very important goddess‚ she represents knowledge and humility by the way she is presented. To begin‚ Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge‚ music‚ arts‚ wisdom‚ and learning. She is
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INTRODUCTION: World is becoming multi-faith day by day. There isn’t any single country in the world occupied by the people of a single belief. Each country has different faiths in the form of minorities and majorities. People of different communities are living with each other around the world and coming closer day by day. This is an era of globalization which calls for “interfaith awareness and understanding”. A basic understanding of the diverse range of cultures‚ faiths and their histories has
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One of the biggest social events of India‚ Durga Puja is considered the main festival for Bengalis. It is a ten-day carnival in West Bengal‚ the eastern state of India. Magnificently created puja pandals are erected at every other street of Kolkata‚ the capital city of West Bengal. Every pooja pandal is unique in its own terms‚ with beautiful patterns that are true delight to the eyes. A spurt of fanfare can be sensed all through the ten days‚ especially on the last four days of the festival. Bengalis
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