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Lord Vishnu in one of His Incarnations takes the shape a strange figure - lion's head and human's body

There are many stories of how the evolution of mankind has happened. Most evolutionary debate is centered around philosophy, society, science, and religion. Why can't the idea of evolution be scientific and religious?

a dream I had of the Hindu God..and I have NO idea what it means!!!!!

celebration of Vishnu's manifestation

Hanuman is a monkey god who is still much revered and loved by the Hindus. This article tells of his many adventures as he helped Rama, Vishnu's seventh avatar, defeat and destroy Ravana, the terrible demon king of the island of Lanka.

Tulsishyam is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus that is located in the Gir forest. The temple of Lord Vishnu and the hot water springs here pulls many visitors even today, in spite of limited facilities.

On February 20th, 2007, Governor Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje gave his assent to the Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Bill, first proposed in 2006.

The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry by W. G. Archer describes the influence of the stories of Krishna in art and poetry. In the Mahabharata, Krishna is portrayed as an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the epic.

Puja, a form of worship where different articles are offered before the deity on altar, is perhaps the most common form of Hindu worship. This is a practical, step-by-step guide on doing your own puja.

Guru Purnima, the full-moon day of the Indian month of Ashad, is a yearly festival where ancient sage Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas, and all Hindu gurus, seen as his representatives, are paid homage to and worshiped.

The bronze Shiva Nataraja is an artistic masterpiece that represents religious and spiritual thought to the extreme.

Hinduism has been described in western literature as mystical and otherworldly, and it does a good job of living up to its reputation.

Nepal is the most beautiful country situated at the base of Himalayas. It has many scenic spots and a famous temple of lord shiva, Pashupatinath. This article covers useful tips for visiting this lovely country.

A brief overview which poses a question towards the audience.

Delhi is full of historical monuments of old times. Qutub Minar is one such prime historical monument and tourists interested in history should not miss this spot, while visiting Delhi in India.

Hinduism produced many philosophical work and texts, among which Gita is considered the most sacred and philosophical scripture. Not only by Hindus, but Gita is popular across religions all over the world.

Below are some of the deities that may be used in rituals and any pagan or wiccan spell casting that come from Norse and Vedic times.

I am at my wit's end. No longer am I interested by the daily grind, and the world has taken its final toll on me. Before I end my worthless existence on this planet, I would like to share a secret with all of you- I am the only one who can prevent forest fires.

A brief essay on the Hindu deity known as Shiva, and why I like Him.

Rice has been a historical staple food in cultivation in china for the more than 5000 years at the same time as the language and culture.

Review of the religious Hinduism and what they really believe.

Elizabeth Hurley and her new husband, Arun Nayar face a three jail term for breaking Hindu marriage customs.

How a person looking for a miracle to change his life learns that the best way to make a miracle happen is by doing it himself.

The meaning of life is subjective; for me, the meaning of this life is personal spirituality.

Real meanings of social rituals, in a dream setting.

Eastern religions--Hinduism and Buddhism

Saddam Hussein Hanged. An eye for an eye mentality - is killing necessary? Will humans ever stop killing completely?

This is the state of things: hopelessness consumes our youth, immorality governs our lives,and the tired and timid fight for breath, fight for meaning in the midst of chaos and decline.

This study of symbols from Hinduism and Christianity as found in the film ends with a blurb about an opinion poll for addenda probes beyond antisemitism and excessive violence.

An important step in a person's life is the day that they get married. Wedding traditions differ in each religion. While all include reciting religious rites, there are many differences in weddings in the Buddhist, Hindu, and Christian ceremonies.

This paper is an analysis of the structure of a hero's uprising as described by Joseph Campbell. The main character who is being focused on is that of the Indian Hero Rama, the argument being when his "call to adventure" truly occured.

Examining Ray Harryhausen's film art of stop motion with focus on The Golden Voyage of SInbad.

The countries in the Asian continent, particularly India and China, were well advanced in various scientific disciplines when most of Europe was lost in the dark ages.

Hinduism, for the average Westerner in the street, is a pretty strange religion. Here the author attempts to explain, in simple terms, what it is he believes and why.

I'm the dude who bought a DELL. It's an attractive price and package but when things started going wrong I was sucked into a vortex of technology outsourcing. If you value your time, buying a DELL is not the way to go.

Mumbai, still known to most people as Bombey, is one of India's most diverse and fascinating cities. It is home to a film industry larger than Hollywood and five hundred years of fascinating history.

One of the most iconic features of the United States is the geologic glimpse into the past known as the Grand Canyon. What is essentially a big, gaping hole in the ground has become a perennial tourist favorite and a geological gold mine.

In June 2002, a federal appeals court ruled that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance was unconstitutional because of the words "under God" within the pledge.

A three day festival that pays homage to Saint Thyagaraja takes place every year in May in the Hindu Temple near Chicago. This year, the main attractipon was Dr.Balamuralikrishna's performance was the biggest attraction.. thanks to the volunteers and CTU.

A comparison of Jesus as portrayed in The Bible and Krishna as portrayed in The Bhagavad Gita.

Mortis - God of Death; Set - God of all that is Evil; Gethsemane - God of Chaos; Loviatar - Goddess of Pain

Hinduism, perhaps the most mis-understood religion. The reason behind this is very little public debate about it and little reserach (compared to other religions).This article aims to start that debate about Hinduism., focusing on the position of women.

Comparison and Contrast of Eastern Religions such as Daoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shintoism.

The Rig Veda is one of four collections of hymns, collectively called the Vedas, brought to the Indus Valley region of the Indian Subcontinent by the Aryan people around 1500 BCE. Among these four Vedas, the Rig Veda is the most important and oldest...

All Siva's are not created equal. By comparing two images of Siva, known as "the Creator" in the Hindu religion, from two different periods of Indian history, it is obvious that the stylistic variations can appear quite broad. While one image is...

What is life, and who has the authority to define it. Without a clear understanding of what life constitutes, there will never be an adequate consensus on the hottest topic to date.

The Ganges is the most sacred river in the world. It is also the most polluted in the world. This does nothing to stop its mighty power, however, and continue to attract millions of pilgrims and other visitors a year.

Krishna is a metaphor, all his leelas are metaphors, and the idea that he subsumes in himself every vista of the vast universe is a metaphor plied so deep that it gets incomprehensible.

Nestled between deep cerulean Arabian Sea on west and lush 500-2700 meters high Western Ghats on east, Kerela is land of exquisite beauty.

Situated on the southwest coast of India, sandwiched between the deep azure Arabian Sea and the lush Western Ghats, Kerala is land of marvelous beauty.