Articles related to "Durga"

Dussera is celebrated as Durga Puja in West Bengal to commemorate the victory over Mahishasura. The Hindu diaspora celebrates Durga Puja in a less traditional manner.

Ram's victory over Ravan, Durga slaying Mahishasura or worshiping the Mother Goddess - Navratri and Dussera are celebrated throughout India in different ways.

The first part of Ray's Apu trilogy of films, which includes Aparajito and The World of Apu, was this tragic coming of age tale.

'Dandiya Raas' is a traditional folk dance of Vrindavan known for setting the festive mood and is the most popular dance of India.

Dussera is special in Mysore because it was on there that Durga slew Mahishasura after a ten day battle. Dussera receives both royal and state patronage in Karnataka.

Art history guide 30,000 Years of Art, with beautiful presentation of art by historical timeline, includes these sacred artifacts from the 9th century.

India has countless festivals that attract tourists with colour and noise. Here are some tips for witnessing and attending India's festival celebrations.

Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with C to H.

'Navratri' is the Indian festival of nine nights celebrated with religious fervor, cultural gaiety and creative decorations throughout India.

Chandravati discovers a Jyotirlinga at Shri Sailam and erects a temple to Shiva. Over the centuries rulers expand the temple town to make it a living monument.

Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma or Ammachi) is a holy woman from India who embraces people around the world in order to take on their karma and heal the mind, body and spirit.

Most Hindu deities are worshiped with their consorts alongside. This is based on the belief that the male-female duality is essential for the sustenance of the universe.

The Brahmavaivarta Purana takes a view on creation that is slightly different from that of the other Puranas, but this view is crucial to our understanding of perhaps the

Vegetarianism is on the rise, as people are becoming aware of diseases like bird and swine flu. Many are beginning to be swayed by the goodness of vegetarian cooking.

Celebrate Mother's Day with creative and fun activities for preschoolers.

The Purana is recited by Souti to the sages at Naimisharanya.

A colorful book describing the exploits of Hindu deities; their strengths and weaknesses; their likes and dislikes; and what endears them to us mortals.

Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with A to B.

On May 28th, Nepal is set to announce abolition of centuries old monarchy and declare the country a republic.King Gyanendra is making rounds of temples to save his throne

According to world renowned psychic Sylvia Browne, the Mother God, Azna, has always existed.

Pregnant yoga participants can enjoy many mind/body benefits of yoga; however, these inverted poses should be avoided or modified as needed.

Kali in Hindu mythology is a goddess often misunderstood. Her erratic life represents the breakdown of ego identities in order to free souls for enlightened beginnings.

Sources of Hindu names, suggestions on choosing a rare name and where to find beautiful yet rare Hindu names.

A temple overrun with rats is not an easy place to visit, however Karni Mata temple is beautiful with its marble façade and solid silver doors.

Kirtan is a spiritual practice belonging to the path of Bhakti Yoga (Yoga of Devotion). It's also called Devotional Singing or Chanting.

The vampire, a creature from the ancient Far East still haunts the collective human conscious with tales of death and immortality.

Goddess Ambareshwari known by many names is the presiding deity of the temple and is widely considered as the reigning deity of Pune.

The lotus is an unrivaled symbol of creation, spiritual growth, and the divine within each person. Studying it brings the seeker closer to the mysteries of the self.

The Parantha Wali Gali houses descendants of the royal chefs of yore, and the 'ghee' scented street of Paranthas was known as 'Khurad Dari Ba' during the Mughal period.

Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with M to P.