my Ethnographic Observation at the Hare Krishna temple in Spanish Fork‚ Utah. I chose this location because I thought it would be the best place to observe different behavior and cultures. It is also close to my home‚ and I had never had a chance to explore it. The Hare Krishna temple is a very interesting location to observe. The grounds are very large‚ and the temple itself is beautiful. There is a sort of corral next to the temple that houses a few different types of animals‚ mainly
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2/21/13 The Hindu : Today’s Paper / NATIONAL : Ancient copper plates‚ gold coins found in Karnataka temple Today’s Paper » NATIONAL Ancient copper plates‚ gold coins found in Karnataka temple T.S. Subramanian A set of copper-plate charters and a bull emblem engraved on one such plate‚ issued by Sankama-II of the Kalachurya dynasty in March 1180 CE. On the right is a ‘Ane Gadyana’ variety gold coin. Of the eight such coins discovered‚ three were issued by Ganga ruler Sivamara-I (regnal
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online‚ included in the gold collection. For them‚ these religious murtis (idols) are just what they needed for beautification and adoration at the same time. Each idol is unique but any of the Hindu God idols that you choose represent ideal objects for adoration‚ worship and they can adorn any temple (also known as mandir). The 24k gold plating is definitely a plus‚ especially since such religious statues are given at special occasions. Some are offered at weddings‚ traditional festivals like
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nnnnnnnnnnn Date: Month day‚ Year The origin of Hinduism can be traced back 4000 years ago. According to scholars‚ the word Hindu was derived from the name of a river that flowed through the northern part of India‚ this river is the Indus. Back when the Persians began to migrate into India‚ the river was called Sindhu and the Persians would pronounce the name as Hindu‚ the land they call it Hindustan‚ and the people who inhabited the land were called Hindus. This is how the religion of the Hindus
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of Shiva sculpture is a representation of Parvati as a pervasive female force reflecting theological ideals. Parvati is depicted with a sensuous figure and as Shiva’s other half. She represents the active principle and strength of god influenced by Hindu religion and history. The sculptures of Parvati‚ Consort of Shiva and the Buddha are both bronze sculptures created during the Chola period‚ yet there is a clear distinction between the two pieces with a more sensual and lighter connotation to the
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This religion has no original founder and no single holy text. Brahmins were the first Hindu teachers. They passed down the teachings of Hinduism through oral stories. This continued until approximately 1‚500 B.C.‚ when these stories were written down in a text known as the Rig-Veda by a group of people called the Arayans. Around the 1st century B.C. two more important Hindu scriptures emerged. These Hindu scriptures were two epic poems called the Ramayana and the Mahabharata‚ which tell stories
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areas around the town cites Anakapalle as their destination for their shopping and medical needs. 20% of Anakapalli people main business is finance Taken from the balcony of an apartment complex Contents [hide] 1 History 1.1 Buddhist era 2 Temples 3 Image gallery 4 Transport 5 Industries 6 Geography 7 Demographics 8 Parliamentary constituency 9 Assembly constituency 10 Agriculture 11 Tourist spots around Anakapalle 12 References History[edit source | editbeta] The City was originally
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century. King Ahmed Nizam Shah of Bahamani rulers have constructed the famous fort of Ahmednagar in the year 1540. The tourists visit this city to view this unique fort of Ahmednagar from all over the country‚ as its mixed architectural design of Hindu and Maratha rulers is simply outstanding. The fort is made in circular shape and there is a deep valley‚ full of water all around it so as to prevent the enemies to enter in the fort. The fort has eight tall Minars that are around 150 feet high. The
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Hinduism are worshipped at temples‚ which are abundant in India‚ and rituals take place at rivers‚ homes‚ and the temples themselves. Festivals are a common form of entertainment in India‚ and take place on a very frequent basis. Some major festivals include Holi‚ Diwali‚ and Saraswati Puja (Important Festivals). These festivals are a way for Hindus to have some fun‚ while also allowing them to celebrate their faith with a larger community. The ultimate goal for a Hindu
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INTRODUCTION The Qutb complex is one of those historic sites which can extend beyond its own historical moment to carry a much larger symbolic statement. Its ruins are presented today as a part of "Indian" antiquity‚ a part of each Indian’s inheritance which can be cherished. The Qutb complex situated in Mehrauli‚ Delhi consists of an array of monuments and buildings which stand as a testimony to the affluent historical trends and the radiant culture of Medieval India‚ the most famous
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