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Why do Hindus regard symbols so much ? part2
This is a part two of article "Why do Hindus regard symbols so much? "
Please read first part one.
 Ghanta
Ghanta is the bell used in ritual puja, which engages all senses, including hearing. Its ringing summons [...]
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:: written Mar-27-2008 13:38 by Satya
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Why do Hindus regard symbols so much ? part 1
In Hinduism much importance is given to the symbols than most other religions. The Hindu symbols range from the mark one puts on the forehead to the idols of the deities that get worshipped by the ardent Hindu devotees. Each one has its own significance. [...]
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:: written Mar-27-2008 13:30 by Satya
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Abhishekam
From „Hindu Primer” written by Shukavak Das. The ABCs of Hinduism
Sanskrit Religions Institute
An abhisheka is a religious bathing ceremony. The word abhisheka means a sprinkling. It is derived from the root sic, to wet, and with the prefix abhi, [...]
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:: written Dec-31-2007 16:26 by Satya
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Bhajana or Kirtana
From „Hindu Primer” written by Shukavak Das. The ABCs of Hinduism
Sanskrit Religions Institute
Bhajana and Kirtana commonly mean "to praise" and "to glorify" a Deity through song, music and dance. Hindus from different parts of India will prefer to use one [...]
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:: written Dec-31-2007 16:25 by Satya
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Prasada
From „Hindu Primer” written by Shukavak Das. The ABCs of Hinduism
Sanskrit Religions Institute
There is a general understanding that the food offered to a Deity during puja or archana is called prasada. This is incorrect. Prasada is what comes back to [...]
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:: written Dec-31-2007 16:23 by Satya
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