Category: Hinduism
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Indian Food Etiquette
In India, food is seen as a divine blessing. This worldview shapes the way meals are traditionally prepared and consumed.
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Why Do Hindus Venerate Cows?
A relationship based on dietary restrictions, territory, national identity, religion, and politics going back to prehistoric times.
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Hindu Festivals: Diwali – The Festival of Lights
Also celebrated by Jains and Sikhs, Diwali originated as an autumn harvest festival and has evolved to celebrate all things good and noble
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Kōlam, Rangoli, Māndanā, Alponā – Mystical Floor Art Found Across India
What do red-and-white floor and wall art with closed geometrical motifs found across India symbolize?
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Hindu Festivals: Navarātri – Worshiping the Goddess
Navarātri goes back to the early centuries CE, when Goddess worship became widespread across India.
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Hinduism at a Glance: Sacred Texts
This post gives you an overview of Hinduism by explaining the different categories and subcategories of Hindu sacred literature.