Hindu Culture
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In Search of the Cradle of Civilization
The authors reconstruct the origins of Hinduism and demonstrate that the civilization described in the Vedas is none other than the Indus Valley Civilization.
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Dhanteras Starts Off the Diwali Celebrations
Dhanteras is the first day of the five day long Diwali festivities. It is celebrated in diverse ways. Laxmi, Yama and Dhanvantri are the main protagonists.
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Celebration of Dussera in Mysore
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.
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The Hindu Festival of Durga Puja
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.
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Rama Lila in the Hindu Festival of Dussera
The article first discusses the prominence of the Rama Lila in the Dussera celebrations and then elucidates on the evolution of the Ramayana in a wider context.
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The Hindu Festivals of Navratri and Dussera
Ram's victory over Ravan, Durga slaying Mahishasura or worshiping the Mother Goddess - Navratri and Dussera are celebrated throughout India in different ways.
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Contemporary Trends in Raksha Bandhan
Today the bhabhi has been inducted into Raksha Bandhan, a festival originally between brothers and sisters. She is given a special rakhi called lumba.
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Brahmacharya Ashram Or The Student Stage
The human life span is divided into four ashrams or stages. Brahmacharya Ashram is the first stage in which the student receives spiritual instruction.
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The Hindu Festival Of Guru Purnima
On the occasion of Guru Purnima Hindus pay obeisance to their spiritual preceptors in memory of Sage Vyasa, the greatest Guru of all.
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FAQs: scriptures, women and caste
Hinduism has a wide range of scriptures - philosophical, prescriptive and mythological. The role of women and the Caste System are some of the contentious issues.
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The Four Ashrams or Life Stages
The human life span is divided into four ashrams. These are Brahmacharya, Grahasta, Vanaprastha and Sanyasa. The Vedas define a specific purpose for each ashram.
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