SUN TEMPLE AT MODHERA…. The Sun Temple‚ Modhera‚ at Modhera in Gujarat‚ is a temple dedicated to the Hindu Sun-God‚ Surya. It was built in 1026 AD by King Bhimdev of the Solanki dynasty. This temple depicts the essence of ancient times. The sculptures and architecture present in this temple are still magnificent after all these years. In the present times‚ prayers are not offered in this temple. This temple is now under the supervision of Archaeological Survey of India. Other Sun Temples in India
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Lord Shiva‚ meaning the Auspicious One is Sanskrit‚ is a highly worshipped deity in Hinduism. In Hindu mythology‚ Brahma and Vishnu were born out of Lord Shiva and the three were separated into three different aspects of divinity. Shiva is the Destroyer God as he dissolves the universe for the next cycle of creation and destroys obstacles for his devotees. Today‚ Shaivism is a popular sect in Hinduism‚ predominantly in South India‚ where devotees believe Shiva is All and omnipresent. Lord Shiva
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HOLI By Shreya Sujan About Holi ★ ★ Holi is a spring festival celebrated as a festival of colours. It is a hindu religious festival ‚ which has also become popular with people of other communities. It is primarily observed in India and Nepal. It is also observed by the minority hindus in Bangladesh and Pakistan as well in countries with large diaspora populations following hinduism. ★ ★ How They Celebrate ❏ The entire country wears a festive look when it is time for the holi celebration
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Sierra Bychowski Urja Patel Damaris Period 5 AP world history 12/3/2012 Hinduism Hinduism is a religion that began in India thousands of years ago. It is the oldest‚ most complex and world’s third largest religion. The term Hindu derived from Sanskrit name for Indus river. It meant that those who lived on one part of the Indus river. Hinduism is a mixture of religious‚ philosophical‚ cultural ideas and practices that originated in India. Hinduism is one of the most unique religions. It
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MIRABAI: Meerabai (c. 1498 – c. 1557 AD) (the word ’bai’ in Rajasthani is an informal term commonly used to refer a girl) was a princess Hindu mystical and a devotee of Lord Krishna from Rajasthan. She was one of the most significant figures Sant of the Vaishnava bhakti movement. Some 1‚300 pads (poems) commonly known as bhajans (sacred songs) are attributed to her. These are popular throughout India and have been published in several translations worldwide. In the bhakti tradition‚ they are in
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Kabir and the Divine Thought Kabir is recognized as one of the most influential saint poets of India. He belongs to the first generation Hindi poets of India who composed couplets and songs in the vernacular for the masses. Born in Benares in the 15th century‚ he was profoundly influenced by the Muslims who dominated India from 11th century until the advent of British. In the 15th century‚ the Muslim influence was predominantly in the form of Sufism and various Persian Mystics through their poetry
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The greatest of the literary achievement of medieval India is the creation of a body of devotional poetry‚ by successive generations of the saint-poets spread over several centuries. This newly formed literature emerged in Tamil Nadu‚ the growth and development took place between the sixth and the tenth century‚ and the major participants in this magnificent activity were a group of saint-poets known as the Nayanmars and the Alwars‚ Nayanmars are the devotees of lord Shiva and Alwars are the devotees
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The Krishna Key centers around Ravi Mohan Saini‚ the protagonist and a historian who has been accused of the murder of his childhood friend Anil Varshney. In an attempt to clear his name‚ Saini looks into the past of Indian Mythology ’s grey areas and uncover the truth about a serial killer who believes himself to be Kalki‚ the final avatar of Lord Vishnu. Saini travels from the ancient ruins of the Lost City of Dwaraka to Vrindavan temples in an attempt to discover one of Krishna ’s treasures and
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SHRINATHJI DARSHAN NATHDWARA‚ UDAIPUR‚ RAJASTHAN NATHDWARA Nathdwara stands for Nath & Dwar which means the doors to Lord. Nathdwara is a place where resides the Lord Shrinathji. Nathdwara is situated on the right bank of the Banas River near Udaipur in Rajasthan. Lord Shrinathji is the great sanctity for the Vaishnavas of Pushtimargi or Vallabha section which is devoted to Krishna as a child Nathdwara is known for its Pichhwais (large painting on cloth depicting legends from the life of Lord Krishna)
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Juleesa Alfaro World History and Civilization Lee Rademacher (P3) October 29‚ 2014 What is Hinduism? Hinduism has been originated by the beliefs of the Aryans. It is a monotheistic religion with their god being named Brahma. It’s one’s duty to seek an ultimate reality and this is called Atman. Each is free to find his or her own way but all reality is permeated by God. Reincarnation‚ Karma and Dharma are also supporting parts in this religion. Reincarnation: the soul is to be reborn after
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