Summary: The 1893 World’s Parliament of Religions, held at that year’s Chicago World’s Fair, gave Buddhists from Sri Lanka and Japan the chance to describe their own traditions to an audience of curious Americans. Why did world religious leaders meet in Chicago in 1893? There have been several meetings referredRead More →
So Bengali is 500 years older than Hindu and Urdu. Is Bengali and Hindi similar? Hindi and Bengali are two languages that belong to the Indo-European language family. In extension, they are both members of the Indo-Aryan linguistic family. Another similarity is that both languages are spoken in India. …Read More →
Riya is one of the most popular female names given to Indian-American baby girls. Overall, this is a low ranking name, but within the Hindu community specifically, Riya is a favorite. … Names of Sanskrit origin have yet to demonstrate crossover appeal among the greater population. What does Riya meanRead More →
Danial is baby boy name mainly popular in Hindu religion and its main origin is Hindi. How do you write Daniyal? Daniyal is written in Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Bangla as دانیال, डेनियल, دانیال,دانييل, দানিয়াল. Other similar sounding names can be Dana, Dani, Daniel, Danish, Danyal, Danah, Daneen, Dania, Danish, Daniya,Read More →
Death customs Brahma Kumaris favour cremation over burial. Dedicated Brahma Kumaris would prefer the body to be in special white clothes although there is some flexibility in this. Details of the funeral arrangements are always discussed with thq family of the deceased so that the family’s wishes are honoured. WhatRead More →
Hinduism, the religion of the vast majority of the population, is generally practiced through the worship of Brahma, Shiva, Shakti, Vishnu, and other deities. The town of Nathdwara, in southern Rajasthan, is an important religious centre for the Vallabhacharya school of Krishna worshippers. Which caste is more in Rajasthan? MajorRead More →
Brahmā is a leading god (deva) and heavenly king in Buddhism. … Brahma is generally represented in Buddhist culture as a god with four faces and four arms, and variants of him are found in Mahayana Buddhist cultures. What do Buddhists believe? Buddhism is one of the world’s largest religionsRead More →
Tantra today Tantra is not independent of Hinduism and Buddhism but has pervaded and transformed both traditions from its inception. As a worldview, philosophy and set of practices, Tantra is as alive as ever. Sects in India, including the Aghoris, reveal the enduring power of the movement. Is Tantra goodRead More →
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana and Puducherry are all different states and a union territory we have in the South and people belonging to these states are not all Madrasis. What is Chennaite? Chennaiite (plural Chennaiites) A native or resident of Chennai in India. How do South IndiansRead More →
Tantra today Tantra is not independent of Hinduism and Buddhism but has pervaded and transformed both traditions from its inception. As a worldview, philosophy and set of practices, Tantra is as alive as ever. Sects in India, including the Aghoris, reveal the enduring power of the movement. Is Tantra goodRead More →