Like many Indian arts‚ Indian dance also has its root in religion. Without the religious and cultural background of India‚ the growth and beauty of Indian dance is not possible. In Natya Shastra’‚ there is a small story about the origin of Indian dance. According to Hindu mythology‚ dance first existed in heaven. There was always a constant conflict between the Asuras and the Devas for wealth and power. The Devas were tired of the Asuras’ greediness and jealousy. It was during this long
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Reasons for devotion to Hindu goddesses Hinduism portrays feminine divinity in a more exalted way than most other religions do. Though Hindu goddesses are usually depicted as consorts‚ wives or companions to a Hindu god‚ cases exist in which they are worshipped independently; Tantrism for example‚ where it is believed that women posses more spiritual power than men‚ thus men can achieve divinity through union with a woman (“Tantrism”). Most villages reinforce the mother aspect of goddesses and
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Humanity is one such vast canopy created for performing a sacrifice‚ where the mind continually blazing in the mysterious depths of a hidden nature gives rise to divine flames. Even though many beings not being able to conceive this divinity turn into ashes in these very flames themselves‚ but Maharshi Kardam meditating on these divine flames rising within him had realized‚ that God himself was about to incarnate as his son at their place. What a great womb was it of Mother Devhuti who was to receive
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boon. Nar and Narayan requested Shiva to take up a permanent abode as a Jyotirlingam at Kedarnath so that all people who worship Shiva shall be freed from their miseries. According to yet another popular legend related to Kedar Temple‚ Goddess Parvati worshipped Kedareshwar to unite with Shiva as Ardhanareeswarar. Besides‚ the Pandavas are believed to have visited this area several times. Arjuna is believed to have come here to pray to Shiva to
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The world is filled with numerous types of religions‚ each with its’ own deity and rules of worship. However‚ little is known about these different religions in America. One religion in particular would be Hinduism. Hinduism in America is highly underrated and more should be known about this fascinating religion. Hinduism became a part of America in the mid-1960s. Hindus from the Caribbean decided to embark on the journey because of political fears and economic uncertainties. As of 2014‚ 0.7 percent
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and a Vatican priest” 4. Evaluation and analysis of the article In the article the celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi’s security is mentioned. Ganesh is the son of Shiva and his wife Parvati. Ganesh was born looking like a boy and then when Ganesh interfered between his father Shiva and his mother Parvati‚ Shiva cut off Ganesh’s head in anger. To make up for this‚ Shiva gave Ganesh the head of an elephant. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha‚ the Hindu god
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What is Hinduism? One of the oldest religions of humanity The religion of the Indian people Gave birth to Buddhism‚ Jainism‚ Sikhism Tolerance and diversity: "Truth is one‚ paths are many" Many deities but a single‚ impersonal Ultimate Reality A philosophy and a way of life – focused both on this world and beyond How did Hinduism begin? No particular founder Indus River Valley Civilization >5000 years ago Aryans enter 4000 - 3500 years ago Vedic Tradition 3500 – 2500 years ago: rituals and
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Emin Mamedov Rex Koontz ARTH 1300 11.18.2010 No Indian art‚ painting‚ sculpture or architecture was created aimlessly or accidentally. Even the smallest piece of leaflet has its own spiritual content. Most of the time spiritual content was reached by showing sculptures in movement. The same could be said about sculptures of Indian Gods or Goddesses. Every God does something that has a deep cosmic symbolism. Especially‚ it can be said about Shiva Nataraja or God of Dance. The term Nataraja
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Vaisravana is sometimes translated as the "Son of Fame". The Sutta Nitapa commentary says that Vaisravana is derived from a name of Kubera’s kingdom‚ Visana. Once‚ Kubera looked at Shiva and his wife Parvati with jealousy‚ so he lost one of his eyes. Parvati also turned this deformed eye yellow. So‚ Kubera gained the name Ekaksipingala ("one who has one yellow eye"). He is also called Bhutesha ("Lord of spirits") like Shiva. Kubera usually is drawn by spirits or men (nara)‚ so
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lying between them is believed to be ‘Varanasi’‚ the holiest of all pilgrimages. The word ‘Kashi’ originated from the word ‘Kas’ which means to shine. Steeped in tradition and mythological legacy‚ Kashi is the ‘original ground ‘ created by Shiva and Parvati‚ upon which they stood at the beginning of time. Varanasi is the microcosm of Hinduism‚ a city of traditional classical culture‚ glorified by myth and legend and sanctified by religion ‚ it has always attracted a large number of pilgrims and worshippers
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