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What's the significance of worshiping Shiva in the month of Shravan?
We all know about worshipping Shiva in the month of Shravana (श्रावण), especially on every Monday of that month i.e Shravana Somavara.
What's the significance of worshipping Shiva in Shravana? In other words, How is the Shravana month significant or…
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Why are many South Indian temple's walls painted in white and red stripes?
In many south Indian temples, especially in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, the temple's external walls are painted in white & red stripes. Why is it done so?
For example:
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Why is Lord Shiva's daughter Ashokasundari not worshipped?
The sons of Lord Shiva, Ganesha and Muruga (Kartikeya) are very famous and worshipped by many, but not his only daughter, Ashokasundari.
What is the reason behind it?
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The differences between "Nirvana" in Buddhism and "Moksha" in Hinduism
Few days ago I came across an article related to Buddhism, mostly related to a topic, "Nirvana" . I wonder after reading this, because it is almost similar to "Moksha" in Hinduism. Does anyone know about this? "Moksha" and "Nirvana" are same? If…
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Is the concept of "Holy Cow" found in the Vedic literature?
Are there Vedic Mantras that promote the Hindu concept of sacred cow?
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Does prayer remove bad deeds of past lives?
If this birth is based on the deeds of our previous life, then our destiny is pre-determined. So, there is no need for god unless prayer offered to him will erase the bad deeds.
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Who is commentator Pishacha on Brahma Sutras?
Narayana Panditacharya gave a list of 21 commentators on the Brahma Sutras who preceded Madhvacharya.
Here is the screenshot of 21 commentators:
I want to know who is this commentator Pishacha? The name is interesting because Pishachas are a race…
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If a Brahmin doesn't perform duties as per his varna, is he still called as brahmin?
Normal duties of Brahmana varna are waking up early morning, learning and chanting Vedas, etc, But if a Brahmin doesn't perform these duties, is he still respected like other brahmins who perform these duties regularly? I am…
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Are these verses from Garuda Purana and Brihadaranyaka Upanishad asking men to beat women? If not, how should they be interpreted?
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, 6.4.7:
If she is not willing, he should buy her over; and if she is still unyielding, he should strike her with a stick or with the hand and proceed, uttering the following Mantra, ‘I take away your reputation,’ etc. She…
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Who is Sarasvati's daughter Kotara?
According to this extract from the Uttarakhanda of Padma Purana there is a Goddess named Kotara/Kotaraksi that was worshiped by Aniruddha (Krishna's grandson) during his battle against Banasura. Krishna established her tirtha at the bank of a…
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Do the eight immortals (Including Lord Hanuman) still exist in Kaliyuga?
Hindu scriptures contain a mantra about the Eight immortals:
अश्वत्थामा बलिव्र्यासो हनूमांश्च विभीषण:। कृप: परशुरामश्च सप्तएतै चिरजीविन:॥
सप्तैतान् संस्मरेन्नित्यं मार्कण्डेयमथाष्टमम्। जीवेद्वर्षशतं सोपि सर्वव्याधिविवर्जित॥
Ashwathaama…
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Why don't Miracles occur in Kali Yuga?
Why are miracles not seen or don't occur in Kali Yuga?
I ask because:
Each of the previous yugas have stories like Sages, Rishis, or Muni cursing or giving Boon.
It is also said they possess magical powers and now there are no magic or powers seen…
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Is Shiva Sankalpa Suktam also a Khila Sukta of RigVeda?
Khila Suktas of RigVeda are those Suktas which are associated only in Baskala Shakha of RigVeda and not in Sakala Shakha. For eg. Sri Suktam of RigVeda is also a Khila Sukta.
Shiva Sankalpam Sukta is a part of Vedas. In the 34th chapter of…
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Why did Shiva and Adishakti have to separate to create the universe?
Many Puranas reference the separation of Shiva and Adishakti in order to create the universe. Adishakti then took many forms (Sati, Parvati, etc.) and each time married Shiva, so they can be united once again. If both entities are so powerful, why…
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Is sanyāsaṃ prohibited in Kaliyuga?
Recently I have seen a video in which an elderly man says sanyāsaṃ is prohibited in Kali yuga. His statement is as follows:
Aśvamedha, Gomedha, sanyāsaṃ, offering meat to manes, Begetting children after consuming alcohol should be given up in…
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