Articles related to "Hindu"
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 • 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 • hindu conservatism • hindu conservatism
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Volunteer Media Officer, Yogen Shah, talks to Suite 101 about the biggest traditionally styled Hindu temple in the west which has been serving the community since1995.
hindu • shri swaminarayan mandir • hindu temple • hindu mandir • london mandir • hindu worship
Volunteer Media Officer, Yogen Shah, talks to Suite 101 about the biggest traditionally styled Hindu temple in the west which has been serving the community since1995.
hindu • shri swaminarayan mandir • hindu temple • hindu mandir • london mandir • hindu worship
Ahmedabad Voting Stirs Nationalism
Last month's landslide BJP, Bharatiya Janata Party, election victory in the Indian state of Gujarat, has resurfaced old feelings of Indian-Hindu nationalism.
hindu • ahmedabad gujarat • indian parliament • hindutva • hindu rashtra • bjp and congress party
Last month's landslide BJP, Bharatiya Janata Party, election victory in the Indian state of Gujarat, has resurfaced old feelings of Indian-Hindu nationalism.
hindu • ahmedabad gujarat • indian parliament • hindutva • hindu rashtra • bjp and congress party
Ganesha
Find out why the Hindu god Ganesha has an elephant's head...
hindu • hindu • hindu mythology • mythology • ganesha • shiva
Find out why the Hindu god Ganesha has an elephant's head...
hindu • hindu • hindu mythology • mythology • ganesha • shiva
Hindu Sacred Animals
The sacred cow and monkey have been a point of curiosity amongst many in the western civilization here we explore why they are important to Hindu Myth.
hindu • hunaman • hindu mythology • rama • aditi • the sacred cow
The sacred cow and monkey have been a point of curiosity amongst many in the western civilization here we explore why they are important to Hindu Myth.
hindu • hunaman • hindu mythology • rama • aditi • the sacred cow
Outwitting fate
A Hindu holy man outwits a god and changes the fate for the children of his mentor.
hindu • brahma • hindu mythology • fate • brahman • brahman folktales
A Hindu holy man outwits a god and changes the fate for the children of his mentor.
hindu • brahma • hindu mythology • fate • brahman • brahman folktales
The Story of Savitri and Satyavan
The legend of Savitri is one of the supplementary stories found in the Mahabharata which help to clarify philosophical points or emphasize pivotal moments in the poem.
hindu • mahabharata • savitri • hinduism • hindu epic poetry • hindu deities
The legend of Savitri is one of the supplementary stories found in the Mahabharata which help to clarify philosophical points or emphasize pivotal moments in the poem.
hindu • mahabharata • savitri • hinduism • hindu epic poetry • hindu deities
Hindu Scripture: Tirukural
An introduction to the Hindu scripture Tirukural, composed by Saint Tiruvalluvar, more than two thousand years ago.
hindu • tirukural • tiruvalluvar • hinduism • scripture
An introduction to the Hindu scripture Tirukural, composed by Saint Tiruvalluvar, more than two thousand years ago.
hindu • tirukural • tiruvalluvar • hinduism • scripture
Introduction to Hindu Mythology Review
This is a review of the online Suite University course Introduction to Hindu Mythology.
hindu • hinduism • hindu • buddhism • mythology • india
This is a review of the online Suite University course Introduction to Hindu Mythology.
hindu • hinduism • hindu • buddhism • mythology • india
Kashmir
The Vale of Kashmir might well be the Vale of Tears. Read about this beautiful and torn land.
hindu • kashmir • india • pakistan • hindus • muslims himalayas
The Vale of Kashmir might well be the Vale of Tears. Read about this beautiful and torn land.
hindu • kashmir • india • pakistan • hindus • muslims himalayas
The Hindu Pantheon
In Hindu mythology Gods are classified according to their importance and divine powers. At the top of the heirarchy are the trinity of Supreme Gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Then come the demi-Gods who represent the forces of nature. The demi-Gods are always battling with their half-brothers, the Demons over control of Heaven.
hindu • gods • demi-gods • demons • brahma • vishnu
In Hindu mythology Gods are classified according to their importance and divine powers. At the top of the heirarchy are the trinity of Supreme Gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Then come the demi-Gods who represent the forces of nature. The demi-Gods are always battling with their half-brothers, the Demons over control of Heaven.
hindu • gods • demi-gods • demons • brahma • vishnu
Hindu Festival of Holi and Dhuleti
Holi is a very popular Hindu spring and Full Moon festival. It is followed by Dhuleti, the festival of colors. It is celebrated on 2 and 3 March, 2007.
hindu • holi dhuleti festival origin • hindu color spring celebration • indian full moon spring customs traditions • demon holika fire legend • history indian lunar calendar
Holi is a very popular Hindu spring and Full Moon festival. It is followed by Dhuleti, the festival of colors. It is celebrated on 2 and 3 March, 2007.
hindu • holi dhuleti festival origin • hindu color spring celebration • indian full moon spring customs traditions • demon holika fire legend • history indian lunar calendar
Hindu Temple Architecture
From ancient time the construction of Hindu temples has followed a set pattern. What differs is the complexity and the detailing.
hindu • hindu • temple • garbhagriha • sanctum sanctorum • deity
From ancient time the construction of Hindu temples has followed a set pattern. What differs is the complexity and the detailing.
hindu • hindu • temple • garbhagriha • sanctum sanctorum • deity
The Hindu Calendars
India's numerous calendars count the days by the sun, the moon, a combination of the two, or by the Indian Zodiac of rashis, and beginning from several different Eras.
hindu • hindu religious national calendars • origin customs indian new year's days • history indian zodiac signs • solar lunar lunisolar months celebration • saka era
India's numerous calendars count the days by the sun, the moon, a combination of the two, or by the Indian Zodiac of rashis, and beginning from several different Eras.
hindu • hindu religious national calendars • origin customs indian new year's days • history indian zodiac signs • solar lunar lunisolar months celebration • saka era
The Hindu New Years
The Indian New Year's Day is determined by the Mesha Sankranti or the solar transit into Aries, but after that it's up for grabs.
hindu • indian new year history origin • new year's day in march april november • hindu religious official calendars • lord brahma first cause ram aries • celebration mesha sankranti
The Indian New Year's Day is determined by the Mesha Sankranti or the solar transit into Aries, but after that it's up for grabs.
hindu • indian new year history origin • new year's day in march april november • hindu religious official calendars • lord brahma first cause ram aries • celebration mesha sankranti
The Hindu Pantheon
The Hindu pantheon is headed by the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There are a range of avatars, other deities, demi-Gods, Demons and sages in the pantheon.
hindu • hindu pantheon • multiplicity of gods in hinduism • trinity • brahma • vishnu
The Hindu pantheon is headed by the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There are a range of avatars, other deities, demi-Gods, Demons and sages in the pantheon.
hindu • hindu pantheon • multiplicity of gods in hinduism • trinity • brahma • vishnu
The Little Book of Hindu Deities
A colorful book describing the exploits of Hindu deities; their strengths and weaknesses; their likes and dislikes; and what endears them to us mortals.
hindu • sanjay patel • american born confused desis • hindu diaspora • hinduism • the little book of hindu deities
A colorful book describing the exploits of Hindu deities; their strengths and weaknesses; their likes and dislikes; and what endears them to us mortals.
hindu • sanjay patel • american born confused desis • hindu diaspora • hinduism • the little book of hindu deities
The Partition of Bengal
Why did Lord Curzon want to partition Bengal at the beginning of the twentieth century and what happened next?
hindu • bengal • muslims • hindus • lord curzon • lord kitchener
Why did Lord Curzon want to partition Bengal at the beginning of the twentieth century and what happened next?
hindu • bengal • muslims • hindus • lord curzon • lord kitchener
Andal, Beloved of Lord Vishnu
The woman who married the Lord is considered a divinity herself. Know more about Andal, the beloved of Lord Vishnu.
hindu • religion • hindu • margazhi • women saints • krishna
The woman who married the Lord is considered a divinity herself. Know more about Andal, the beloved of Lord Vishnu.
hindu • religion • hindu • margazhi • women saints • krishna
AUM - the Basic Mantra of all Sanskrit Mantras
The Aum (Om) is the basis of all sounds. It is the universal symbol for God. The Aum is The Sound of Creation
hindu • aum • symbol • sound • hinduism • hindu
The Aum (Om) is the basis of all sounds. It is the universal symbol for God. The Aum is The Sound of Creation
hindu • aum • symbol • sound • hinduism • hindu
Bengal
Bengal is the ancient land that is now Bangladesh. This article looks at its history and people.
hindu • bangladesh • india • steppes • hindu • buddhism
Bengal is the ancient land that is now Bangladesh. This article looks at its history and people.
hindu • bangladesh • india • steppes • hindu • buddhism
Creation in the Old Testament
Creation in the Bible is compared with the Hindu view. The anthropocentric focus in the Bible pulls the two views apart and overshadows the similarities.
hindu • creation • old testament • anthropocentric • bible • hindu
Creation in the Bible is compared with the Hindu view. The anthropocentric focus in the Bible pulls the two views apart and overshadows the similarities.
hindu • creation • old testament • anthropocentric • bible • hindu
Cross Culture Ministry in India: Holi or Holy Week?
John Hildebrant, a friendly counselor to India for the WELS, writes of his experience in India during Holy Week. He also compares and contrasts the cultures, noting similarities and differences. Dr P G Vargis provides a statistical analysis of India and the challenge posed to Christian missionaries.
hindu • holi • holy week • india • hindu • lutheran
John Hildebrant, a friendly counselor to India for the WELS, writes of his experience in India during Holy Week. He also compares and contrasts the cultures, noting similarities and differences. Dr P G Vargis provides a statistical analysis of India and the challenge posed to Christian missionaries.
hindu • holi • holy week • india • hindu • lutheran
Evolution and Hinduism
Hinduism, like most religions, has a creation myth. Its similarity to what happens in Evolution is remarkable along with other Hindu concepts about things like time.
hindu • hindu • hinduism • brahma • science • upanishads
Hinduism, like most religions, has a creation myth. Its similarity to what happens in Evolution is remarkable along with other Hindu concepts about things like time.
hindu • hindu • hinduism • brahma • science • upanishads
India Beckons
Tata, Wipro and Infosys are some of India's leading firms, and are now drawing serious attention in the international business community.
hindu • tata consultancy services • wipro • infosys • global outsourcing • hindu business line
Tata, Wipro and Infosys are some of India's leading firms, and are now drawing serious attention in the international business community.
hindu • tata consultancy services • wipro • infosys • global outsourcing • hindu business line
Lessons from Coloring Mandalas
In this article, the reader will be introduced to Mandalas and the powerful use of this ancient art in meditation and creativity in their personal life.
hindu • mandala • meditation • art • stress • circle
In this article, the reader will be introduced to Mandalas and the powerful use of this ancient art in meditation and creativity in their personal life.
hindu • mandala • meditation • art • stress • circle
Malls of Bangkok: Silom Complex
Shopping in Bangkok is varied, to say the least, and the malls are no exception. Oddball Silom Complex is the first installment in the Malls of Bangkok series.
hindu • shopping malls in bangkok • bookstore on asia • chinese noodles • ganesh • hindu temple
Shopping in Bangkok is varied, to say the least, and the malls are no exception. Oddball Silom Complex is the first installment in the Malls of Bangkok series.
hindu • shopping malls in bangkok • bookstore on asia • chinese noodles • ganesh • hindu temple
Rama Navami: The Birthday of Rama
The beautiful hymn written by Tulsidas Goswami has become extremely popular. But it points to issues from Hinduism that we seem to have forgotten in our devotional fervor
hindu • rama navami • rama • incarnation • vishnu • hindu calendar
The beautiful hymn written by Tulsidas Goswami has become extremely popular. But it points to issues from Hinduism that we seem to have forgotten in our devotional fervor
hindu • rama navami • rama • incarnation • vishnu • hindu calendar
Sitala, the Guardian deity
This week, too I am going to talk about a potent and powerful village Goddess. She is Sitala Devi who holds sway over most of North India.
hindu • goddess • hindu • women • indian women • religion
This week, too I am going to talk about a potent and powerful village Goddess. She is Sitala Devi who holds sway over most of North India.
hindu • goddess • hindu • women • indian women • religion
Spirituality of Sri Ramakrishna
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna holds many fundamental spiritual truths and shows us the many paths towards God.
hindu • sri ramakrishna • alternative • religion • spirituality • god
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna holds many fundamental spiritual truths and shows us the many paths towards God.
hindu • sri ramakrishna • alternative • religion • spirituality • god
The Difference between the Tropical and Sidereal Zodiac
A look at the difference between these two zodiac systems and how they were formed.
hindu • zodiac sidereal tropical precession equinoxes hind
A look at the difference between these two zodiac systems and how they were formed.
hindu • zodiac sidereal tropical precession equinoxes hind
The Goddess of Anger
Indian tradition and the Hindu religion- both are replete with folk goddesses who symbolize the earthly desires and emotions of Man; fertility, revenge and passions. One such is “Angala parameswari”
hindu • anger • fertility • goddess • hindu goddess • emotions
Indian tradition and the Hindu religion- both are replete with folk goddesses who symbolize the earthly desires and emotions of Man; fertility, revenge and passions. One such is “Angala parameswari”
hindu • anger • fertility • goddess • hindu goddess • emotions
The Greatness of Renunciates - Verse 7 & 8
A renunciate possess powers which ordinary people do not.
hindu • power • mystic • religion • hindu • renunciate
A renunciate possess powers which ordinary people do not.
hindu • power • mystic • religion • hindu • renunciate
The Importance Of Rain - Verse 13 & 14
What if rains failed?
hindu • rains • hunger • farmer • religion • hindu
What if rains failed?
hindu • rains • hunger • farmer • religion • hindu
The Invisible Majority: Hindi
Blindness Epidemic Grips Planet! Film, uh... report, at 11!
hindu • hindi • urdu • india • baliwood • sanskrit
Blindness Epidemic Grips Planet! Film, uh... report, at 11!
hindu • hindi • urdu • india • baliwood • sanskrit
Varalakshmi Pooja
It is the festival for married women. It is during this time they ask of Mother Goddess long lives for their husbands and themselves. What are the legends behind this very popular festival?
hindu • pooja • puja • varalakshmi • mahalakshmi • hindu
It is the festival for married women. It is during this time they ask of Mother Goddess long lives for their husbands and themselves. What are the legends behind this very popular festival?
hindu • pooja • puja • varalakshmi • mahalakshmi • hindu
Women and the Vedic Chant:
Women are taking over the world - ancient as well as modern. And today, they have set foot in the hallowed turf of religion also.
hindu • women • religion • priests • brahman • brahmins
Women are taking over the world - ancient as well as modern. And today, they have set foot in the hallowed turf of religion also.
hindu • women • religion • priests • brahman • brahmins
Calendula Colorful Annual Flower
A colorful, hardy annual, Calendula is used as saffron in cooking. This sunny flower has healing antiseptic properties. It is used for decorating Hindu temples.
hindu • calendula • annual • colorful yellow orange flower • healing flower • herb for cooking
A colorful, hardy annual, Calendula is used as saffron in cooking. This sunny flower has healing antiseptic properties. It is used for decorating Hindu temples.
hindu • calendula • annual • colorful yellow orange flower • healing flower • herb for cooking
Singapore's Other Ethnic Areas.
An hour or two to spare? The ethnic neighbourhoods of Singapore will make a change from Mall shopping. Little India and Little China offer colour and smells to delight.
hindu • little india • little china • british east india company • zhujiao centre • hindu goddess kali
An hour or two to spare? The ethnic neighbourhoods of Singapore will make a change from Mall shopping. Little India and Little China offer colour and smells to delight.
hindu • little india • little china • british east india company • zhujiao centre • hindu goddess kali
The Matsya Purana
Vishnu as the (Matsya Avatar) Fish Incarnation saves Vaivasvata from the deluge and prepares him for his role as Manu.
hindu • matsya purana • vaivasvata manu • vishnu • matsya avatar • puranas
Vishnu as the (Matsya Avatar) Fish Incarnation saves Vaivasvata from the deluge and prepares him for his role as Manu.
hindu • matsya purana • vaivasvata manu • vishnu • matsya avatar • puranas
Throwing Powder on Your Face
A holiday where the tradition to throw colored powder on your face is celebrated throughout the world.
hindu • easter • paghwa • hindu • hindustani • hindu new year
A holiday where the tradition to throw colored powder on your face is celebrated throughout the world.
hindu • easter • paghwa • hindu • hindustani • hindu new year
Bapsi Sidhwa's Cracking India
Lenny, a young Parsee girl living in Lahore, witnesses first-hand the emotional turmoil and chaos caused by the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.
hindu • bapsi sidhwa • cracking india • partition of india • 1947 • pakistan
Lenny, a young Parsee girl living in Lahore, witnesses first-hand the emotional turmoil and chaos caused by the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.
hindu • bapsi sidhwa • cracking india • partition of india • 1947 • pakistan
FAQs: many gods and idol worship
God manifests Himself in many forms and the images of these many forms are worshipped, with the belief that these different forms are essentially the same.
hindu • hindus • hinduism • anthropomorphic • trinity • brahma
God manifests Himself in many forms and the images of these many forms are worshipped, with the belief that these different forms are essentially the same.
hindu • hindus • hinduism • anthropomorphic • trinity • brahma
Hinduism and the Aryan Influence
Hinduism originated with the Aryans who came to the Indian subcontinent long before Christ. A new culture began to evolve then and is still continuing to evolve.
hindu • hinduism • aryan • dravidians • vedas • vedic
Hinduism originated with the Aryans who came to the Indian subcontinent long before Christ. A new culture began to evolve then and is still continuing to evolve.
hindu • hinduism • aryan • dravidians • vedas • vedic
The Reverse Aryan Invasion
The Vedic civilization was indigenous to India and existed on the banks of Saraswati in 6000 BC. The Aryans left the Indus valley and migrated to Persia after 2000 BC.
hindu • hinduism • aryan • invasion • india • iran
The Vedic civilization was indigenous to India and existed on the banks of Saraswati in 6000 BC. The Aryans left the Indus valley and migrated to Persia after 2000 BC.
hindu • hinduism • aryan • invasion • india • iran
Attractions: Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
From Balinese dancing and gamelan music to art galleries, carving workshops and Hindu Temples, the island's cultural capital has plenty for tourists and visitors.
hindu • attractions ubud • bali indonesia • balinese dancing • monkey forest sanctuary • gamelan music
From Balinese dancing and gamelan music to art galleries, carving workshops and Hindu Temples, the island's cultural capital has plenty for tourists and visitors.
hindu • attractions ubud • bali indonesia • balinese dancing • monkey forest sanctuary • gamelan music
Brahm, Atma and God
The Atma and Brahm are the same. When visualized as existing within the self it is called Atma. When visualized as external to the self it is called Brahm.
hindu • atma • atman • brahm • brahma • brahman
The Atma and Brahm are the same. When visualized as existing within the self it is called Atma. When visualized as external to the self it is called Brahm.
hindu • atma • atman • brahm • brahma • brahman
Brahma creates the non-human races
Brahma creates the Devas, Asuras, Gandharvas, Apsaras, Yakshas and others from his body. He creates a particular race from his body and then casts off that body.
hindu • hindu • mythology • devas • asuras • apsaras
Brahma creates the Devas, Asuras, Gandharvas, Apsaras, Yakshas and others from his body. He creates a particular race from his body and then casts off that body.
hindu • hindu • mythology • devas • asuras • apsaras