Articles related to "Ayodhya"
Chained Hanuman
There is a small temple dedicated to Hanuman the monkey-God in Puri, which is the source of a fascinating legend involving Hanuman, Lord Jagannath and Varuna the Sea God.
orissa • jagannath • puri • juggernaut • bedi hanuman
There is a small temple dedicated to Hanuman the monkey-God in Puri, which is the source of a fascinating legend involving Hanuman, Lord Jagannath and Varuna the Sea God.
orissa • jagannath • puri • juggernaut • bedi hanuman
Sage Valmiki
Valmiki was earlier a highway robber. He was reformed by Narada and after severe penance he became a revered sage. He is known today as the author of the Ramayan.
valmiki • ramayan • highway robber • narada • ant-hill
Valmiki was earlier a highway robber. He was reformed by Narada and after severe penance he became a revered sage. He is known today as the author of the Ramayan.
valmiki • ramayan • highway robber • narada • ant-hill
The Abduction of Sita - Soorpankha
Soorpankha, a female demon lusts for Rama and Lakshmana. Her attempts to woo them fail. So do the attempts of the demon army to vanquish them. Ultimately the demon king, Ravana, thinks of a devious plan.
rama • sita • lakshmana • panchavati • godavari
Soorpankha, a female demon lusts for Rama and Lakshmana. Her attempts to woo them fail. So do the attempts of the demon army to vanquish them. Ultimately the demon king, Ravana, thinks of a devious plan.
rama • sita • lakshmana • panchavati • godavari
Mewar Ramayana at British Library
A lavishly illustrated manuscript of the Ramayana, one of India's epic poems, is being exhibited at London's British Library from 16 May to 14 September 2008.
ramayana epic poem • british library exhibitions • mahabharata • tara arts theatre company • bharata dynasty
A lavishly illustrated manuscript of the Ramayana, one of India's epic poems, is being exhibited at London's British Library from 16 May to 14 September 2008.
ramayana epic poem • british library exhibitions • mahabharata • tara arts theatre company • bharata dynasty
Rameshwaram
Rameshwaram is one of the four holiest places of pilgrimage and is the scene of some crucial events in the Ramayana. It was from here that Rama launched his attack against the evil Ravana who had abducted his wife, Sita. This article looks at some of the interesting folklore associated with Rameshwaram.
rameshwaram • rama • ayodhya • ramayana • ravana
Rameshwaram is one of the four holiest places of pilgrimage and is the scene of some crucial events in the Ramayana. It was from here that Rama launched his attack against the evil Ravana who had abducted his wife, Sita. This article looks at some of the interesting folklore associated with Rameshwaram.
rameshwaram • rama • ayodhya • ramayana • ravana
The Descent of Ganga - III
Three kings of the Solar dynasty tried to get Ganga to come to earth, but to no avail. It was then Bhagirath's turn. After many problems he finally succeeded in attaining salvation for his ancestors.
ganga • valmiki • ramayana • visvamitra • rama
Three kings of the Solar dynasty tried to get Ganga to come to earth, but to no avail. It was then Bhagirath's turn. After many problems he finally succeeded in attaining salvation for his ancestors.
ganga • valmiki • ramayana • visvamitra • rama
TULASI
All plants and trees hold a special significance in the Hindu pantheon. Especially, plants like the holy basil and the wood apple. Tulasi is associated with the divine protector, Lord Vishnu and the wood apple with the fearsome God, Lord Shiva.
basil • holy basil • tulsi • tulasi • brindavan
All plants and trees hold a special significance in the Hindu pantheon. Especially, plants like the holy basil and the wood apple. Tulasi is associated with the divine protector, Lord Vishnu and the wood apple with the fearsome God, Lord Shiva.
basil • holy basil • tulsi • tulasi • brindavan
Jay Vijay
Jay and Vijay were the gatekeepers of Vishnu who were cursed to spend three lives on earth. This article describes the lives and how they received their salvation.
jay • vijay • vishnu • lakshmi • sanakas
Jay and Vijay were the gatekeepers of Vishnu who were cursed to spend three lives on earth. This article describes the lives and how they received their salvation.
jay • vijay • vishnu • lakshmi • sanakas
Two Months of Festivity
October and November have traditionally been highly auspicious for Indians. These two months host four of the most auspicious Hindu religious festivals. In this article, we understand what each of them signifies.
festivals
October and November have traditionally been highly auspicious for Indians. These two months host four of the most auspicious Hindu religious festivals. In this article, we understand what each of them signifies.
festivals
Glossary Q to S
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with Q to S.
radha • riga veda • vedas • sama veda • samhitas
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with Q to S.
radha • riga veda • vedas • sama veda • samhitas
Historical Controversy
Men cannot change their history. But regimes can surely filter it, mask it or interpret it otherwise.
history
Men cannot change their history. But regimes can surely filter it, mask it or interpret it otherwise.
history
Ashok K. Banker: An Exclusive Interview
In an exclusive interview with suite101.com, Ashok K. Banker, the well-known author, talks about his new project and transformed writing career.
ashok k. banker • ramayana • indian myth and history
In an exclusive interview with suite101.com, Ashok K. Banker, the well-known author, talks about his new project and transformed writing career.
ashok k. banker • ramayana • indian myth and history
Hindu Conservatism,Hindu Conservatism
Every society contains elements of conservatism that reflect in its social behaviour. These Elements react strongly to winds of change generating social polarisation viz-a-viz modern reformist forces. Societies have to live through and survive this conflict. Since 1989, Hindu conservatism has become more vocal in India. Firstly, an aggressive articulation of their demand to conserve Hindu values has become evident. Secondly, they wish to impose their own interpretation of religious texts by claiming to be the sole vanguards of Hinduism. While doing so, they do not shrink from adopting antidemocratic techniques such as gagging liberal voices through hooliganism. ,Every society contains elements of conservatism that reflect in its social behaviour. These Elements react strongly to winds of change generating social polarisation viz-a-viz modern reformist forces. Societies have to live through and survive this conflict. Since 1989, Hindu conservatism has become more vocal in India. Firstly, an aggressive articulation of their demand to conserve Hindu values has become evident. Secondly, they wish to impose their own interpretation of religious texts by claiming to be the sole vanguards of Hinduism. While doing so, they do not shrink from adopting antidemocratic techniques such as gagging liberal voices through hooliganism.
hindu conservatism • hindu conservatism
Every society contains elements of conservatism that reflect in its social behaviour. These Elements react strongly to winds of change generating social polarisation viz-a-viz modern reformist forces. Societies have to live through and survive this conflict. Since 1989, Hindu conservatism has become more vocal in India. Firstly, an aggressive articulation of their demand to conserve Hindu values has become evident. Secondly, they wish to impose their own interpretation of religious texts by claiming to be the sole vanguards of Hinduism. While doing so, they do not shrink from adopting antidemocratic techniques such as gagging liberal voices through hooliganism. ,Every society contains elements of conservatism that reflect in its social behaviour. These Elements react strongly to winds of change generating social polarisation viz-a-viz modern reformist forces. Societies have to live through and survive this conflict. Since 1989, Hindu conservatism has become more vocal in India. Firstly, an aggressive articulation of their demand to conserve Hindu values has become evident. Secondly, they wish to impose their own interpretation of religious texts by claiming to be the sole vanguards of Hinduism. While doing so, they do not shrink from adopting antidemocratic techniques such as gagging liberal voices through hooliganism.
hindu conservatism • hindu conservatism
Navratri, Celebration of Nine Nights
'Navratri' is the Indian festival of nine nights celebrated with religious fervor, cultural gaiety and creative decorations throughout India.
navratri • the festival of nine nights • of good over evil • to celebrate the victory of god over demons • episodes from the life of lord ram
'Navratri' is the Indian festival of nine nights celebrated with religious fervor, cultural gaiety and creative decorations throughout India.
navratri • the festival of nine nights • of good over evil • to celebrate the victory of god over demons • episodes from the life of lord ram
Festival of Lights – Diwali in Auckland
Auckland is gearing up for two days of fun fare as Diwali, regarded as one of the most important and ancient festivals of the Hindu calendar, approaches.
festival of lights • diwali • auckland • new zealand • indian
Auckland is gearing up for two days of fun fare as Diwali, regarded as one of the most important and ancient festivals of the Hindu calendar, approaches.
festival of lights • diwali • auckland • new zealand • indian
FEBRUARY 27
February 27, 2002 has registered itself as another black day in India’s history of communalism. It is a strong reminder to the fragility of our social equilibrium and the depth of our societal polarisation. How violent and brutal communal frenzy makes us.
communalism • violence
February 27, 2002 has registered itself as another black day in India’s history of communalism. It is a strong reminder to the fragility of our social equilibrium and the depth of our societal polarisation. How violent and brutal communal frenzy makes us.
communalism • violence
Political Parties in India
Absence of ideology, lack of commitment, no loyalty and no vision for the future is what defines the whole lot of Indian political parties today.
political parties
Absence of ideology, lack of commitment, no loyalty and no vision for the future is what defines the whole lot of Indian political parties today.
political parties
The Shiv Sena
The Bombay based shiv Sena is mostly known for its ability to dig cricket pitches for preventing Pakistan from playing a match with India. It is also famous for its bold, rather outspoken and loud-mouthed leader Balasaheb Thackeray. Its belligerent, hard-line and pro-native stances on issues are well-known. The spiciness of Indian politics emerges at best when such stances evoke equally aggressive responses from Shiv Sena’s opponents.
shiv sena
The Bombay based shiv Sena is mostly known for its ability to dig cricket pitches for preventing Pakistan from playing a match with India. It is also famous for its bold, rather outspoken and loud-mouthed leader Balasaheb Thackeray. Its belligerent, hard-line and pro-native stances on issues are well-known. The spiciness of Indian politics emerges at best when such stances evoke equally aggressive responses from Shiv Sena’s opponents.
shiv sena
From Rulers to Mere Vote banks: Decline of Muslims in India
Muslims ruled India for 500 years. British reduced them to the status of a minority. In post-independent India, they became mere vote banks. This article describes how it happened.
muslims in india
Muslims ruled India for 500 years. British reduced them to the status of a minority. In post-independent India, they became mere vote banks. This article describes how it happened.
muslims in india
Diwali - Festival of lights
Diwali - Festival of lights is the major festival of India
diwali deepavali laxmi puja
Diwali - Festival of lights is the major festival of India
diwali deepavali laxmi puja
Vimanas – the Flying Machines of Ancient India
The Vedic literature describes air chariots that are moved by pulses, take off vertically and fly in all directions. But where do they come from?
vimanas • extraterrestrials in india • vedic literature • hindu ancient aircraft • flying machines of the mahabharata
The Vedic literature describes air chariots that are moved by pulses, take off vertically and fly in all directions. But where do they come from?
vimanas • extraterrestrials in india • vedic literature • hindu ancient aircraft • flying machines of the mahabharata
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