Bathing in the Ganges is a religious tradition that is an integral part of daily life in India. It represents a purification of the soul‚ as Stille states‚ “…[A] river that‚ because of its divine origin‚ is pure and purifies all those faithful who immerse themselves in her‚” (598). However‚ presently‚ there exists a dilemma that threatens the survival of this tradition: the poor condition of the river. The river is polluted with “raw sewage‚ human and industrial waste‚ the charred remains of bodies
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is Shakti who is known as the divine force. She manifests herself to destroy demonic forces and restore balance. Every God in Hinduism has his Shakti and without that energy they have no power. Lakshmi is the energy of Vishnu. Parvati is energy of Shiva. Shakti is also called Devi or mahadevi‚ assuming different roles as Sati‚ Parvati‚ Durga and Kali. So Shakti is the mother goddess‚ the source of all‚ the universal principle of energy‚ power or creativity.1 The Ramayan is the very soul of India.
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Traditionally the area is mentioned as Dandakaranya in the epic Ramayana‚ and part of the Kosala Kingdom in the Mahabharata. Around 450 AD‚ Bastar state was ruled by Nala King‚ Bhavadatta Varman‚ who is mentioned to have invaded the neighboring Vakataka kingdom‚ during the reign of its King‚ Narendrasena (440-460) The princely state of Bastar was established around 1324 AD‚ when Annama Deva‚ brother of the last Kakatiya King‚ Pratapa Rudra Deva (r. 1290-1325)‚ left Warangal and established his kingdom
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Kedarnath Kedarnath is on the bank of the Mandakini River between Gangotri and Badrinath. As the crow flies Kedarnath is only 42km from Badrinath. Over 100‚000 pilgrims come here each year. It is believed that Sankaracharya passed away here about 820 AD. Kedareswar Siva is the presiding deity. Behind the Kedarnath temple is an impressive mountain range‚ with the beautiful Kedarnath Mountain (6‚970m). Kedarnath Temple This Lord Siva temple at Kedarnath is said to have been built by the Pandavas
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Savanna Edwards Mr. Kemp HUM2410 Goddess of Kali Kali is one of the most well-known and worshipped Hindu Goddesses to this day. Kali is known as The Dark Mother and her bond with children is a relationship one would consider very unique. When it comes to children she forms a very intimate bond. Many people think of Kali as a destroyer but she destroys things only to recreate them again such as sin. It is believed that she goes into the darkness with us‚ and for us‚ to swallow our sins‚
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worship. SHREE MAHAGANAPATI TEMPLE‚ RANJANGOAN: Shri Mahaganapati Temple of Ranjangoan is the eight and last GaneshTemple to be visited during the Ashta Vinayaka Temple Pilgrimage. According to the Legend it is said that it is at this place Lord Shiva invoked Ganesha before fighting the Demon Tripurasura. Therefore the Ganesha idol of this Temple is also known as Tripurarivade Mahaganpati. The Mahaganapati Temple is east facing and has a huge and beautiful entrance gate. The Idols of Jay and Vijay
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BANGALORE CITY A fast growing metropolis‚ the garden city of Bangalore is the capital of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. Situated at about 1000 meters above sea level‚ it is known for its salubrious climate where temperatures remain moderate through out the year. The maximum temperature in July is around 320C and the minimum around 220C. It is connected by air‚ rail and road to all major cities of the country and has direct international connections to many cities worldwide. The clean
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How far is globalization affecting your family life in your country? If development brings change in post-nuclear society‚ globalization has also introduced some radical changes in Nepalese society particularly the human mission‚ mannerism and morals. Since globalization admits intercultural values and practices‚ it has affected the following areas in developing third world country like Nepal. It has importantly influenced physical verses spiritual ground and emotional verses ethical ground. The
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treatment of mental illness.” (alternet.org‚ paragraph 4) Marijuana is also used for spiritual purposes in many different cultures. Some Hindus use it to offer sacrifices to their minor deities. A Hindu scripture known as the Shastras states‚ "The god Shiva says to Parvati-- ’Oh‚ goddess Parvati‚ hear the benefits derived from bhang.” (druglibrary.net‚ paragraph 19) Rastafarians also believe Marijuana plays a strong part in spirituality. They believe smoking it is reveals the truth to themselves by changing
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snake god). Located away‚ from the hustles and bustles of town‚ the place offers solace to the tired soul. Kyunkaleshwar Temple- This is an 8th Century old‚ Shiv temple believed to be raised by Adi Shankracharya. The presiding deity of the temple are Shiva‚ his wife Parvati and sons‚ Ganesha and Kartikeyan. The temple in itself is popular as a historic shrine and therefore visited by thousands of Shaivaites. Kyunkaleshwar temple is known for the artistic stone work done in the temple premises. The temple
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