Articles related to "Rama"
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
• 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
• rama navami • rama • incarnation • vishnu • hindu calendar
Elvis-A-Rama Museum
The new Elvis-A-Rama Museum in Las Vegas
• elvis • elvis-a-rama • museum • vegas
The new Elvis-A-Rama Museum in Las Vegas
• elvis • elvis-a-rama • museum • vegas
Stock Up Your Pantry at Feast-O-Rama
When you visit the quaint historic town of Fredericksburg, Va., do yourself a favor and stop in at Feast-O-Rama, where you'll be able to treat yourself to a wide variety of gourmet products.
• specialty foods • fancy foods • gourmet foods • pantry foods • feast-o-rama
When you visit the quaint historic town of Fredericksburg, Va., do yourself a favor and stop in at Feast-O-Rama, where you'll be able to treat yourself to a wide variety of gourmet products.
• specialty foods • fancy foods • gourmet foods • pantry foods • feast-o-rama
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.
• 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.
• hunaman • hindu mythology • rama • aditi • the sacred cow
Prayer and Physical Healing
Research shows that non-directed prayer tends to be more effective than directed prayer although both can be successful. What is the effect of an "attitude of gratitude"?
• healing • prayer • disease • non-directed • directed
Research shows that non-directed prayer tends to be more effective than directed prayer although both can be successful. What is the effect of an "attitude of gratitude"?
• healing • prayer • disease • non-directed • directed
Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga
Rameshwaram is the southern most Jyotirlinga established from where Rama's bridge to Lanka commences. It has two lingams.
• rameshwaram • dwadasa jyotirlingas • tamil nadu • rama’s bridge • lanka
Rameshwaram is the southern most Jyotirlinga established from where Rama's bridge to Lanka commences. It has two lingams.
• rameshwaram • dwadasa jyotirlingas • tamil nadu • rama’s bridge • lanka
A Brief Introduction to Insurrections in Early Thailand
An introduction to revolts and insurrection in Thailand focusing mainly on the pre-twentieth century period.
• thailand • insurrection • rebellions • king rama v • communism in southeast asia
An introduction to revolts and insurrection in Thailand focusing mainly on the pre-twentieth century period.
• thailand • insurrection • rebellions • king rama v • communism in southeast asia
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
King Shibi
King Shibi was a righteous king and committed to help those who took refuge in him. In this story a pigeon trying to escape from the clutches of a falcon asks the king for help. Does the king deprive the falcon of his rightful meal or does he forsake the pigeon or....
• shibi • ushinar • rama • incarnation • vishnu
King Shibi was a righteous king and committed to help those who took refuge in him. In this story a pigeon trying to escape from the clutches of a falcon asks the king for help. Does the king deprive the falcon of his rightful meal or does he forsake the pigeon or....
• shibi • ushinar • rama • incarnation • vishnu
Sabarimala
Sabarimala is the shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. Once a year pilgrims throng to this temple after undergoing a period of rigorous penance. Women, however are not permitted to participate in this pilgrimage.
• sabarimala • ayyappa • pamba • sabari hills • erumeli
Sabarimala is the shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. Once a year pilgrims throng to this temple after undergoing a period of rigorous penance. Women, however are not permitted to participate in this pilgrimage.
• sabarimala • ayyappa • pamba • sabari hills • erumeli
The Abduction of Sita - Mareech
Mareech tries to dissuade Ravana, but is unsuccessful. He then takes the form of a golden deer and lures Rama away. But Lakshmana is left behind to guard Sita. What will Mareech do now?
• mareech • ravana • sita • rama • taraka
Mareech tries to dissuade Ravana, but is unsuccessful. He then takes the form of a golden deer and lures Rama away. But Lakshmana is left behind to guard Sita. What will Mareech do now?
• mareech • ravana • sita • rama • taraka
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
The Development of a Modern Educational System in Thailand
An introduction to the way in which a modern educational system has been created in Thailand and its importance.
• thailand • siam • chulalongkorn university • king rama iv • king rama v
An introduction to the way in which a modern educational system has been created in Thailand and its importance.
• thailand • siam • chulalongkorn university • king rama iv • king rama v
Festival of the Chariots
Rathayatra - The Festival of the Chariots - is one of the oldest Hindu festivals in the world and is celebrated annually in cities across the USA, Europe and Africa
• rathayatra • festival of chariots • the festival of chariots • chariot festival • lord krishna
Rathayatra - The Festival of the Chariots - is one of the oldest Hindu festivals in the world and is celebrated annually in cities across the USA, Europe and Africa
• rathayatra • festival of chariots • the festival of chariots • chariot festival • lord krishna
The Bhakti Movement
In the 15th and 16th centuries singer saints intensely devoted to the divine established the Bhakti movement involving local people. They stressed devotion over theology.
• hinduism • singer saints • hindu • syncretizing • islamic
In the 15th and 16th centuries singer saints intensely devoted to the divine established the Bhakti movement involving local people. They stressed devotion over theology.
• hinduism • singer saints • hindu • syncretizing • islamic
"Panch Kanya" or Five Virgins
An enigmatic verse from Sanskrit about these five women has baffled scholars for long and though there have been numerous interpretations none have been satisfactory.
• panch kanya • ahalya • draupadi • kunti • tara
An enigmatic verse from Sanskrit about these five women has baffled scholars for long and though there have been numerous interpretations none have been satisfactory.
• panch kanya • ahalya • draupadi • kunti • tara
Batu Caves – Pilgrimage Destination
Batu Caves is a major Pilgrimage destination for many Hindus. It is also fascinating for the tourist. Marvel at Temples set in natural caverns or see unique cave fauna
• batu caves • kuala lumpur • malaysia tourism • hindu festivals • thaipusam festival
Batu Caves is a major Pilgrimage destination for many Hindus. It is also fascinating for the tourist. Marvel at Temples set in natural caverns or see unique cave fauna
• batu caves • kuala lumpur • malaysia tourism • hindu festivals • thaipusam festival
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 • british library • nagari script • mahabharata • sanskrit
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 • british library • nagari script • mahabharata • sanskrit
Pushing Ice
Pushing Ice has echoes of Arthur Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama, Tau Zero, Greg Bear's Eon and Vernor Vinge's A Fire Upon The Deep -- but is wholly Alastair Reynolds work
• arthur c. clarke • rendezvous with rama • poul anderson • tau zero • greg bear
Pushing Ice has echoes of Arthur Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama, Tau Zero, Greg Bear's Eon and Vernor Vinge's A Fire Upon The Deep -- but is wholly Alastair Reynolds work
• arthur c. clarke • rendezvous with rama • poul anderson • tau zero • greg bear
Sam Roi Yod National Park Thailand
Sam Roi Yod National Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan in Thailand, is a rugged landscape of mountain peaks ringed with silver sands and calm, blue waters.
• sam roi yod national park thailand • sanctuary for wildlife • limestone outcrops • freshwater marshes • tham phraya nakhon
Sam Roi Yod National Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan in Thailand, is a rugged landscape of mountain peaks ringed with silver sands and calm, blue waters.
• sam roi yod national park thailand • sanctuary for wildlife • limestone outcrops • freshwater marshes • tham phraya nakhon
Ahalya
Ahalya the wife of sage Gautam has a sexual liaison with Indra the King of the demi Gods. The sage catches them at it and curses them both. Ahalya is turned into a rock. She is eventually released from her curse when ages later Rama touches the rock with his foot.
• ahalya • brahma • krittika • gautam • indra
Ahalya the wife of sage Gautam has a sexual liaison with Indra the King of the demi Gods. The sage catches them at it and curses them both. Ahalya is turned into a rock. She is eventually released from her curse when ages later Rama touches the rock with his foot.
• ahalya • brahma • krittika • gautam • indra
Arthur C. Clarke (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Arthur C. Clarke and/or his works.
• arthur c clarke • article and essays about arthur c clarke • against the fall of night • cradle • the hammer of god
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Arthur C. Clarke and/or his works.
• arthur c clarke • article and essays about arthur c clarke • against the fall of night • cradle • the hammer of god
By the Light of the Moon: Science Fiction's 17th-Century Roots
How old is science fiction? Well, in one form or another it’s older than you probably think. Join us as we travel back to the 1600s and search for SF’s seventeenth-century roots as part of Suite101’s Seventeenth Century Event.
• science fiction • sf • sci-fi • articles and essays about science fiction and lite • the origins and roots of science fiction
How old is science fiction? Well, in one form or another it’s older than you probably think. Join us as we travel back to the 1600s and search for SF’s seventeenth-century roots as part of Suite101’s Seventeenth Century Event.
• science fiction • sf • sci-fi • articles and essays about science fiction and lite • the origins and roots of science fiction
Mythical Monkeys
How are monkeys portrayed in mythology? Take a look at two very different but equally interesting mythological monkeys.
• monkey • myth • hanuman • monkey king • sun wu'kong
How are monkeys portrayed in mythology? Take a look at two very different but equally interesting mythological monkeys.
• monkey • myth • hanuman • monkey king • sun wu'kong
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
Reviews of Search Engines For The Average (Confused) Investor
Biweekly search engines article. Reviews of CNNfn, Northern Light's Alexander Personal Finance Search, invest-o-rama, MoneySearch, and Yahoo!.Finance.
• search engine reviews • search tips • investment search engines • financial investment search engine • personal finance search engine
Biweekly search engines article. Reviews of CNNfn, Northern Light's Alexander Personal Finance Search, invest-o-rama, MoneySearch, and Yahoo!.Finance.
• search engine reviews • search tips • investment search engines • financial investment search engine • personal finance search engine
Rishyashringa
Rishyashringa is a human with the horns of a deer. The narration begins with the strange tale of his father's birth and the even stranger tale of his birth. Both had been born for a specific purpose and this article traces the events as they lead to the fulfillment of that purpose.
• kashyap • vibondaka • indra • brahma • harsha
Rishyashringa is a human with the horns of a deer. The narration begins with the strange tale of his father's birth and the even stranger tale of his birth. Both had been born for a specific purpose and this article traces the events as they lead to the fulfillment of that purpose.
• kashyap • vibondaka • indra • brahma • harsha
The Descent of Ganga - I
The tale of how the River Ganga came to earth is a famous one and is available in many scriptures, though in slightly different versions. Sage Vishwamitra recounted this tale to Rama and Laxman as they made their way to Mithila for Sita’s swayamvar. The tale begins with King Vrika of the Solar Dynasty.
• ganga • vishwamitra • rama • laxman • mithila
The tale of how the River Ganga came to earth is a famous one and is available in many scriptures, though in slightly different versions. Sage Vishwamitra recounted this tale to Rama and Laxman as they made their way to Mithila for Sita’s swayamvar. The tale begins with King Vrika of the Solar Dynasty.
• ganga • vishwamitra • rama • laxman • mithila
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
The Elephant and the Crocodile
According to the Bhagavata Purana Sonepur was the scene of the legendary fight between the Gaj or the elephant and the Grah or the crocodile. The seesaw battle continued for a thousand years. Both the Gaj and the Grah had been humans in their previous lives.
• bhagavata purana • sonepur • gaj • grah • trikut
According to the Bhagavata Purana Sonepur was the scene of the legendary fight between the Gaj or the elephant and the Grah or the crocodile. The seesaw battle continued for a thousand years. Both the Gaj and the Grah had been humans in their previous lives.
• bhagavata purana • sonepur • gaj • grah • trikut
The Real Anna and the King
The true story of Anna Leonowens, whose life inspired "The King and I" and "Anna and the King."
• mongkut • rama • anna • leonowens • siam
The true story of Anna Leonowens, whose life inspired "The King and I" and "Anna and the King."
• mongkut • rama • anna • leonowens • siam
A Profile of Sir Arthur C. Clarke
The creator of Childhood's End, Rendezvous With Rama, and 2001: A Space Odyssey is almost as well-known for his non-fiction and popularizations of science as for his SF.
• sir arthur c. clarke • childhood's end • 2001:a space odyssey • the deep range • sfwa
The creator of Childhood's End, Rendezvous With Rama, and 2001: A Space Odyssey is almost as well-known for his non-fiction and popularizations of science as for his SF.
• sir arthur c. clarke • childhood's end • 2001:a space odyssey • the deep range • sfwa
Amma, the Hugging Saint
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.
• amma ammachi • mata amrtanandamayi devi • spiritual healing • hugging saint • indian sage
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.
• amma ammachi • mata amrtanandamayi devi • spiritual healing • hugging saint • indian sage
Creation in Brahmavaivarta Purana
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
• vaikunthaloka • shivaloka • brahmaloka • trinity • vishnu
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
• vaikunthaloka • shivaloka • brahmaloka • trinity • vishnu
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 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 pantheon • multiplicity of gods in hinduism • trinity • brahma • vishnu
The Incarnations of Vishnu
There are ten commonly known avatars of Vishnu. The Bhagavata Purana lists twenty-two and states that there are many more.
• hinduism • vishnu • avatars • incarnations • bhagavata purana
There are ten commonly known avatars of Vishnu. The Bhagavata Purana lists twenty-two and states that there are many more.
• hinduism • vishnu • avatars • incarnations • bhagavata purana
The Itihasas and the Puranas
The Itihasas and the Puranas are full of stirring mythological narratives of avatars of the Supreme Being.
• scriptures • epic period • itihasas • puranas • vedas
The Itihasas and the Puranas are full of stirring mythological narratives of avatars of the Supreme Being.
• scriptures • epic period • itihasas • puranas • vedas
Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga
When Ravana was unable to carry the Jyotirlinga to Lanka he severed nine of his 10 heads. Shiva appeared and rejoined them.
• vaidyanath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • deogarh • india • lingam
When Ravana was unable to carry the Jyotirlinga to Lanka he severed nine of his 10 heads. Shiva appeared and rejoined them.
• vaidyanath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • deogarh • india • lingam
Vintage Halloween Games
Halloween score pads and games are a popular segment of vintage Halloween collectibles.
• vintage halloween skill games • vintage halloween stunt games • collectible halloween games • vintage halloween fortune telling games • beistle stunt game
Halloween score pads and games are a popular segment of vintage Halloween collectibles.
• vintage halloween skill games • vintage halloween stunt games • collectible halloween games • vintage halloween fortune telling games • beistle stunt game
Apsaras I
Apsaras have been variously described as fairies, angels, nymphs and sirens. Actually they are celestial maidens of exquisite beauty and alluring charm, and have the power and will to use both.
• apsaras • indra • gandharvas • kashyap • aditi
Apsaras have been variously described as fairies, angels, nymphs and sirens. Actually they are celestial maidens of exquisite beauty and alluring charm, and have the power and will to use both.
• apsaras • indra • gandharvas • kashyap • aditi
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
SF and the 20th Century, Part 1: Favorite Stories
As the 20th century comes to a close we begin a look back at the past 100 years of SF. In this first in a new series of articles I present ten of my all-time favorite stories and invite you to tell us about yours.
• science fiction • sf • sci-fi • the best science fiction of the 20th century • articles and essays about science fiction short st
As the 20th century comes to a close we begin a look back at the past 100 years of SF. In this first in a new series of articles I present ten of my all-time favorite stories and invite you to tell us about yours.
• science fiction • sf • sci-fi • the best science fiction of the 20th century • articles and essays about science fiction short st
The Ten Incarntions
The ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu refer to his appearances on earth as some living creature in order to destroy evil and establish righteousness. As a side issue they reflect the theory of evolution.
• vishnu • incarnations • bagwad gita • arjuna • krishna
The ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu refer to his appearances on earth as some living creature in order to destroy evil and establish righteousness. As a side issue they reflect the theory of evolution.
• vishnu • incarnations • bagwad gita • arjuna • krishna
When Atlas Shrugged
There’s been a lot of talk this past decade about the danger posed to Earth by asteroids and comets. Impacts have happened before and they will happen again. What effect would it have on mankind, what’s being done to prevent it, and how has science fiction helped bring it to the attention of those in charge?
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
There’s been a lot of talk this past decade about the danger posed to Earth by asteroids and comets. Impacts have happened before and they will happen again. What effect would it have on mankind, what’s being done to prevent it, and how has science fiction helped bring it to the attention of those in charge?
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history