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A quote from the Vedas; Everyone has there own belief of how creation started but there is no way to know for sure who is right. Hinduism Quotes, Sanskrit Quotes, Gita Quotes, Spiritual Quotes, Krishna Quotes, Hindu Vedas, Om Namah Shivaya, World Religions, After Life

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A quote from the Vedas; Everyone has there own belief of how creation started but there is no way to know for sure who is right.

In Hinduism cows are sacred. They roam freely in India and are worshiped. It is illegal to kill a cow and when a cow dies it's body is placed the the Ganges; the most sacred river. Hindus, Vida Animal, Golden Calf, Amazing India, Cow Head, Les Religions, Cat People, Picture Collection, Cattle

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In Hinduism cows are sacred. They roam freely in India and are worshiped. It is illegal to kill a cow and when a cow dies it's body is placed the the Ganges; the most sacred river.

The Ganges river in India is the most important of all the 7 holy rivers. This is where you hope your body goes when you die. They will also put the bodies of cows in this river when they die since they are seen as gods in Hinduism. Rishikesh, India Landscape, Haridwar, Blog Voyage, Photos Of The Week, India Travel, Incredible India, Pilgrimage, Places Around The World

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The Ganges river in India is the most important of all the 7 holy rivers. This is where you hope your body goes when you die. They will also put the bodies of cows in this river when they die since they are seen as gods in Hinduism.

Shiva; the destroyer and Parvati; the divine mother of all goddesses. She is the second consort to Shiva. Parvati is known as the goddess of power and the daughter of the Himalayas. Shiva Shakti, Hindu Shiva, Shiva Parvati Images, Hindu Deities, Hindu Art, Sri Ganesh, Hanuman Images, Lord Shiva Hd Images, Lord Vishnu Wallpapers

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Shiva; the destroyer and Parvati; the divine mother of all goddesses. She is the second consort to Shiva. Parvati is known as the goddess of power and the daughter of the Himalayas.

Brahma is the creator. He created women from his own body. He holds a sacrificial ladle, the 4 Vedas, a jar of holy water from the Ganges, and prayer beads. He is depicted sitting on a lotus flower. Hindu Kunst, Ganesha, Hare Krishna, Krishna Art, Indian Gods, Indian Art, Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu

Brahma is the creator. He created women from his own body. He holds a sacrificial ladle, the 4 Vedas, a jar of holy water from the Ganges, and prayer beads. He is depicted sitting on a lotus flower.

Varanasi is the most famous place of pilgrimage and "the foremost city of Shiva". Many Hindus will retire to Varanasi in the hope of achieving liberation from Samsara. Goa India, Taj Mahal India, Varanasi, Yoga Studio Design, Ansel Adams, Bollywood Stars, World Cultures

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Varanasi is the most famous place of pilgrimage and "the foremost city of Shiva". Many Hindus will retire to Varanasi in the hope of achieving liberation from Samsara.

Arti is one of the 2 most important principle acts of worship along with Puja. Arti is the greeting ceremony with fire and bells. It is said to have descended from the ancient Vedic concept of fire rituals. Delhi Red Fort, Hindu India, Kumbh Mela, Indus Valley Civilization, Evening Prayer, Bay Of Bengal, Arabian Sea, Mughal Empire, Picture Editor

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Arti is one of the 2 most important principle acts of worship along with Puja. Arti is the greeting ceremony with fire and bells. It is said to have descended from the ancient Vedic concept of fire rituals.

Home Puja includes the seeing of the deity. The ritual is performed to host, honour and worship one or more deities. Once the ritual is complete the blessed food is consumed. Temple Design For Home, Home Temple, Temple Room, Temple House, Interior Designers In Delhi, Interior Design Photos, Interior Designing, Mandir Design, Pooja Room Door Design

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Home Puja includes the seeing of the deity. The ritual is performed to host, honour and worship one or more deities. Once the ritual is complete the blessed food is consumed.

Samsara is the cycle of life, death and rebirth. People may be reincarnated in a higher or lower caste depending on their Karma from their past life. The Hindus expect to be reborn many times. Buddhist Meditation, Buddhist Art, Buddhist Wisdom, Buddhist Wheel Of Life, Karma, Buddhism Symbols, Vajrayana Buddhism, Buddhist Philosophy, Medicine Wheel

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Samsara is the cycle of life, death and rebirth. People may be reincarnated in a higher or lower caste depending on their Karma from their past life. The Hindus expect to be reborn many times.

India's caste system: The Brahmins are intellectual and spiritual leaders. They are the only caste allowed to teach Vedas. The Kshatriya are the kings, rulers and warriors. They are allowed to learn but not teach the Vedas. The Vaishaya are craftsmen, merchants and farmers. The Sudra are unskilled laborers and followers of the upper class. The Dalits or "Untouchables" were so low, they were outside of the caste system. They mustn't have any social contact with other castes. Caste System In India, Indian Caste System, Ancient Indian History, History Of India, 6th Grade Social Studies, Social Order, New Inventions, Twice, India

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India's caste system: The Brahmins are intellectual and spiritual leaders. They are the only caste allowed to teach Vedas. The Kshatriya are the kings, rulers and warriors. They are allowed to learn but not teach the Vedas. The Vaishaya are craftsmen, merchants and farmers. The Sudra are unskilled laborers and followers of the upper class. The Dalits or "Untouchables" were so low, they were outside of the caste system. They mustn't have any social contact with other castes.

The god Shiva is most widely known as Shiva Nataraja, the Lord of the Dance. He dances in a halo of fire, representing the cycle of birth an death, crushing a dwarf demon. Arte Shiva, Shiva Art, Shiva Linga, Religions Du Monde, Lord Of The Dance, Indian Classical Dance, Nataraja

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The god Shiva is most widely known as Shiva Nataraja, the Lord of the Dance. He dances in a halo of fire, representing the cycle of birth an death, crushing a dwarf demon.

Shiva is both destroyer or purifier and re-creator. The snakes around his neck symbolize power over evil and fertility. He wears a female earring on his left and and a males on his right which symbolizes sexual power and union. Shiva Yoga, Lorde Shiva

Shiva is both destroyer or purifier and re-creator. The snakes around his neck symbolize power over evil and fertility. He wears a female earring on his left and and a males on his right which symbolizes sexual power and union.

Hanuman is the monkey god. He is the symbol of selflessness and loyalty. Worshiping Hanuman helps to counter bad Karma out of selfless action. Hanuman Photos, Lord Krishna Images, Shiva Wallpaper, Full Hd Wallpaper, Golden Wallpaper, Galaxy Wallpaper, Hd Wallpapers For Mobile, Mobile Wallpaper

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Hanuman is the monkey god. He is the symbol of selflessness and loyalty. Worshiping Hanuman helps to counter bad Karma out of selfless action.

The Sri Meenakshi Temple (Mandir) is dedicated to Shiva and his consort Parvati. It is located in Madurai, India. There is an estimated 33,000 sculptures surrounding the temple. Madurai, Temple Architecture, Amazing Architecture, Temple Indien, Around The Worlds, Hindu Temple, Temple City

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The Sri Meenakshi Temple (Mandir) is dedicated to Shiva and his consort Parvati. It is located in Madurai, India. There is an estimated 33,000 sculptures surrounding the temple.

Holi is the most vibrant festival in all of India. It celebrates the arrival of Spring, which is the season of joy and hope. This festival involves covering everyone in colored powder and water. The colors represent covering everyone in love and mirth. Holi Festival India, Holi Festival Of Colours, World Festival, Spring Festival, Festivals Around The World, Wonders Of The World, Festivals

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Holi is the most vibrant festival in all of India. It celebrates the arrival of Spring, which is the season of joy and hope. This festival involves covering everyone in colored powder and water. The colors represent covering everyone in love and mirth.

Kali is the goddess of destruction and the consort to Shiva. Death cannot touch her so she is depicted standing on a corpse. She is the ultimate symbol of death and pain so Hindus believe that going beyond her will bring enlightenment. Kali Goddess, Mother Goddess, Kali Mata, Divine Mother, Mother Kali

Kali is the goddess of destruction and the consort to Shiva. Death cannot touch her so she is depicted standing on a corpse. She is the ultimate symbol of death and pain so Hindus believe that going beyond her will bring enlightenment.

Lakshmi is the goddess of light, beauty, good fortune and wealth. She is the consort of Vishnu and also signifies love and grace. She is worshiped to achieve success. Krishna, Shiva, Indian Goddess, Goddess Lakshmi, Diwali Pooja, Elephant Pictures, Lakshmi Images

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Lakshmi is the goddess of light, beauty, good fortune and wealth. She is the consort of Vishnu and also signifies love and grace. She is worshiped to achieve success.

Buddha is the ninth incarnation of Vishnu. He is one of the two most important avatars of Vishnu along with Rama. Lotus Buddha, Art Buddha, Buddha Zen, Gautama Buddha, Buddha Buddhism, Buda Wallpaper, Image Zen, Indian Folk Art

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Buddha is the ninth incarnation of Vishnu. He is one of the two most important avatars of Vishnu along with Rama.

Om is a Hindu sacred sound that is considered the greatest of all mantras. It mystically embodies the essence of the entire universe. This sound is used in many different yogas. Yin Yang, Om Sign, Om Symbol, Woodstock, Sacred Geometry, Reiki, Tattoo Inspiration, Beatles, Peace And Love

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Om is a Hindu sacred sound that is considered the greatest of all mantras. It mystically embodies the essence of the entire universe. This sound is used in many different yogas.

Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles Ganesha is the son of Shiva and Parvati. His head symbolizes the Atman of the soul and his human body signifies Maya. Lord Ganesha, Shri Ganesh, Durga, Ganesha Art, Buddha Elephant Tattoo, Elephant Tattoos, Bali Elephant, Purple Elephant, Indian Elephant

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Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles Ganesha is the son of Shiva and Parvati. His head symbolizes the Atman of the soul and his human body signifies Maya.

Mahatma Gandhi was the primary leader of India's independence movement. His real name is Mohandas but he is most commonly known as Mahatma meaning "Great soul". Wisdom Quotes, Quotes To Live By, Me Quotes, Zine, Virtue Quotes, Great Quotes, Inspirational Quotes, Mahatma Gandhi Quotes, The Knowing

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Mahatma Gandhi was the primary leader of India's independence movement. His real name is Mohandas but he is most commonly known as Mahatma meaning "Great soul".

Karma is the balance of one's actions. It is based on cause and effect and is the account of good and bad things a person has done in this life. the more bad things you do the longer it will take to attain Moksha. The purpose of Karma is the awakening of our empathy and is our motivation to improve reality. Life Quotes Love, Words Quotes, Quotes Quotes, Quotations On Life, Quotes About Life Lessons, Qoutes

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Karma is the balance of one's actions. It is based on cause and effect and is the account of good and bad things a person has done in this life. the more bad things you do the longer it will take to attain Moksha. The purpose of Karma is the awakening of our empathy and is our motivation to improve reality.

Vishnu appears on earth in various avatars, but only Rama and the Buddha play a significant role. He contains and balances good and evil and preserves the divine order of the universe. He wears a seven-headed cobra and holds a lotus flower, conch shell, spinning disc and a mace. He also bears a caste mark on his forehead. Deus Vishnu, God Pictures

Vishnu appears on earth in various avatars, but only Rama and the Buddha play a significant role. He contains and balances good and evil and preserves the divine order of the universe. He wears a seven-headed cobra and holds a lotus flower, conch shell, spinning disc and a mace. He also bears a caste mark on his forehead.

The lotus flower symbolizes prosperity, beauty, fertility, eternity and eternal youth. Many gods are seen holding or standing on a lotus. Kerala Mural Painting, Madhubani Painting, Pichwai Paintings, Indian Art Paintings, Abstract Paintings, Mandala Art, Flower Mandala, Art Asiatique

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The lotus flower symbolizes prosperity, beauty, fertility, eternity and eternal youth. Many gods are seen holding or standing on a lotus.