deity can stop her from killing the wicked. George Williams wrote book about Hindu Mythology in which he explained the qualities of all Hindu Gods and Goddesses and also their impact on society. Williams in his book Handbook of Hindu Mythology wrote‚ “Kali appears as a voluptuous woman enticing both demons and wicked warriors-only to reveal herself as an opponent who beheads men almost as a whim. Only male offerings can be presented to her and beheaded into her blood sacrifices” (Williams 174). She
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singing songs in praise of the gods‚ the spring and the harvest. The significance of the bonfire‚ in which is burnt the agricultural wastes and firewood is to keep warm during the last lap of winter. The Second Day On the second day of Pongal‚ the puja or act of ceremonial worship is performed
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Brand & In Store Communications CHAPTER – 1 1. Definition and Functions of VM 2. Display Basics 3. Design Basics 4. Principles of Design 5. Color Blocking Presented by Nitya Mishra Ruhi Rukmini Sampada Pathak Definition and Function Visual Merchandising is defined as the presentation of any and all merchandise at its best. Visual merchandising is the activity and profession of developing the floor plans and three-dimensional displays in order to maximise sales.[ The world of visual merchandising
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joyous. People enjoy the festivals with family and friends. The religious significance of the festivals too can hardly be denied. Here are some of the very popular festivals that take place throughout India. There are many festivals in India like Durga Puja‚Navratri‚Dussehra‚Ganesh Chaturthi‚Holi‚Diwali‚etc. In India‚ festivals do not just offer people a temporary reprieve from their daily grind. Imbued with deep inner significance‚ each festival is a multifaceted celebration. The day on which a particular
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“Hinduism and Modernity” The writings on Hinduism and modernity by David Smith are an interesting read due to the juxtaposition of two opposite (per the author) concepts filled with examples that are traditional and modern with a spirit of understanding that is the hallmark of modern times. The opening examples of the Ganesha idols drinking milk being ridiculed by a modern day press in India serves well to remind us that our thinking or “theorisation” has become rigidly scientific and we have developed
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falls during the month of Chingam (August–September) and lasts for ten days. The festival is marked by various festivities‚ including intricate flower carpets‚ elaborate banquet lunches‚ snake boat races‚ Onappottan‚ Kaazhchakkula in Guruvayoor‚ Puli Kali‚ Kaikottikkali‚ Kummaattikkali‚ Onathaar‚ Onachamayam‚ Onathallu‚ Thrikkaakarayappan‚ Thumbi thullal‚ Onavillu etc. This is one of the very few festivals which is celebrated with most number of cultural elements.\ Onam is an ancient festival which
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As an immigrant move to America. I have witnessed a lot of change in my culture for example when I was back in my home country my entire family will wake up at 6:30 am every morning and performed your religious prayers and the entire family will have breakfast together‚ after which myself and brother will leave for school. After moving to America everything changes because everyone one has diffident work and school scheduled this does not mean that were forget your traditional roots but were are
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Hinduism is the third largest world religion with about 900 million Hindu worshippers. Hinduism began in India over 4‚000 years ago. There are many Hindus elsewhere in the world and not only in India. There are many Hindu’s in Asia‚ Africa‚ the Caribbean‚ and Europe. Their faith can vary in different parts of the world such as some Hindus believe in one God and others have believes in many Gods. But all Hindus share the same the idea of rebirth and that all living things are part of the on-going
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the 3 refugees “I take refuge in the Buddha‚ the Dharma and the Sangha”. Puja is the act of showing reverence to a ‘god’ like creature‚ but because Buddhists do not worship the Buddha himself‚ concentration goes to connecting to his spiritual wisdom and to one’s self‚ as communicated in the Dharma: “Without morning meditation each day‚ I cannot find a sense of contentedness within myself” - Ketut Sandhiartha. As prayer‚ Puja is portrayed through communal chanting‚ individual meditation and devotional
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------------------------------------------------- Paradesi Synagogue From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Coordinates: 9°57′26″N 76°15′34″E The Paradesi Synagogue in Kochi Inside Jewish Synagogue The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active[1] synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations‚[2] located in Kochi‚ Kerala‚ in South India. It was built in 1568 by the Malabar Yehudan people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin. Paradesi is a word used in several Indian
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