Shri Swaminarayan Mandir‚ Houston The Mandir is a place of worship and prayer for the followers of Hinduism. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir was built by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha which is headed by Pramukh Swami Maharaj. The Mandir is located in Stafford. It took around 28 months to build the Mandir and it consists of 33‚000 pieces of hand-carved Italian marble and Turkish limestone in India by 2‚400 artusans. It was shipped over to Houston in containers. The marble pieces were fitted together
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Many of the ancient religions made their gods look like animals‚ such as some Hindu deities and gods from Greek mythology. In Egypt‚ temples were made to honour animals‚ and in many countries‚ until today‚ animals are sacrificed for religious purposes. Some think this is absurd‚ others think it is primitive‚ but very few really understand what is behind the animal worship. Why Did the Egyptians Worship Animals? Unlike some studies suggest ‚ the Egyptians did not believe that the animals had special
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these paintings are those which cover the façade‚ pillars of verandas and interior of the rooms (3). The paintings include the images of various Sikh Gurus such as Guru Nanak Dev‚ Guru Gobind‚ Guru Ramdas‚ Guru Arjun Dev and Hindu deities such as Hanuman and Lord Ganesha (3). The central courtyard is still in pretty good condition‚ apparently‚ there was an exquisite painting of the Golden Temple in Amritsar on one of the internal walls but sadly it was painted over several years ago (3). Dr. Samina
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Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP)‚ previously Borivali National Park‚[2] is a large protected area in the northern part of suburban Mumbai city in Maharashtra State in India.[3] It encompasses an area of 104 km2 (40 sq mi) and is surrounded on three sides by India’s most populous city.[4] It is notable as one of the major national parks existing within a metropolis limit and is one of the most visited parks in the world[3] The rich flora and fauna of Sanjay Gandhi National Park attracts more than
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Ethnographic Observation I chose to do 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
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EXTENDED ESSAY THE CRUCIBLE In this extended essay I will undertake a detailed analysis of some of the major themes in The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Hysteria and‚ the oppressive nature of society are all addressed by the playwright‚ However‚ the theme of the power struggle‚ principally‚ individuality vs society is paramount. I also wanted to discuss how relevant the themes and the characteristics in the crucible are in the real modern and social world. This vital theme dominates the play. In
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Hampi: The Indian Atlantis Hampi! Its name conjures up visions of an exotic Indian spiritual paradise ensconced within the folds of a subcontinent of timeless beauty and vast cultural heritage. This ancient capital of the mighty 14th century Vijayanagara Empire that preceded the Mogul era‚ is located the on the banks of the Tungbhadra River‚ near Hospet in northern Karnataka. Abandoned after the 16th century‚ it was rediscovered by British explorers in 1800. I spent a rewarding weekend there last
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to educate school students about importance of mother nature‚ plants and the hot topic of world importance of ‘Eco Friendly Environ * Fresh water ponds. * Mango and Coconut plantations. * Gaushala (Cow Home * 3 Temple to meditate (Hanuman‚ Shiva‚ Datta). * Flora and Faunas. * Fun and gaming options for children. * Snack and Lunch‚ Eat and have fun. * Old age home. * Herbal Research. * Swimming pool facilities. * A nice playground for picnic group. *
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झाँसी Coordinates 25°26′55″N 78°34′11″ECoordinates: 25°26′55″N 78°34′11″E Country-India Region -Bundelkhand State-Uttar Pradesh District(s)-Jhansi Mayor Dr. B. Lal Deputy Mayor -Mrs. Sushila Dubey Population • Density 504‚292 (2001) • 3‚094 /km2 (8‚013 /sq mi) Official languages Hindi Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Area • Elevation • 285 metres (935 ft) Codes• Pincode • 284 00x • Telephone • +91-510 • Vehicle • UP-93 Website jhansi.nic.in Jhansi (झाँसी)is a historical
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Hinduism and Fatalism Posted on September 9‚ 2011 by gokulmuthu One of the common misconceptions about Hinduism is that it advocates fatalism. Fatalism with respect to individuals is a philosophical doctrine that an individual does not have full control over the events that happen in his life. There are two flavors of fatalism – whether it applies only to the future or to the present also. In the first case‚ my current action does not have any effect on my future. Whatever I do‚ I cannot change
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