About Hinduism

Hinduism is religion and dharma, or a way of life. Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, and some practitioners and scholars refer to it as Sanatana Dharma, "the eternal tradition", or the "eternal way", beyond human history.
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Jeff Highfill on contemplating the Pretas – Lower realm beings

7
Mar
2024

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Hinduism & Buddhism – In context of Nepal

5
Nov
2020
Culture, Dharma, Hinduism
Today, is referred to as the oldest living followed in the whole world. More than 3000+ deities are found in some places near the homes of where they and . Though the underlying philosophies of Hinduism are the same, the belief system has been adjusted over nearly 3000 years of existence. The concept is still the same and is adjusted over to cope with social changes of a society. Before .
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Division of Hinduism and Female Devin Power

8
Mar
2019
Hinduism
For over 200 years, Western scholars have struggled to understand , a faith whose followers seemed (to outsiders) to arbitrarily any one of a dozen as the Supreme, a vastly diverse in its beliefs, practices, and ways of worship. Some Indologists labeled the Hinduism they encountered polytheistically; others even coined new terms, like henotheism, to describe this baffling array of spiritual traditions. Few, however, have realized, and fewer still have written, that .
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Dharmachakra Mudra a Symbolic Gesture in Buddhism and Hinduism

14
Nov
2018
Dharma, Mahāyāna, Mantras, Meditation, Mudra, Symbols, Yoga
First of all, is the word for “gesture,” “mark,” or “seal,” is a symbolic gesture in and . What is the meaning of ? Mudra is called as the gesture of of the that describes one of the most important moments in the 's life. Buddha performed the Dharmachakra mudra in his first sermon in after he attained . It is performed with the help of both the hands which .
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Muktinath and the Muktikshetra in Mustang

28
Aug
2022
Dharma, Hinduism
The holy from Gandaki river gushing out of the 108 water spouts are said to cleanse the devotees of their sins and set them on a path to salvation. The waters are to as well and it’s called '' in language meaning "a hundred springs". The Muktinath pilgrimage The are believed to be terrestrial dwelling place of saints and the home of the . The Muktinath situated at an .
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Gokarneshwar – A sacred site on the bank of the Bagmati River

7
Aug
2022
Hinduism, Temples
The Bagmati River is a of to . A holy dip in the Bagmati river is said to free people from all the sins they have committed in this lifetime. There are numerous legends surrounding the of the river and the creation of on its banks. Along with the great , Gokarneshwar, also known as Gokarna is one of the holiest places located on the banks of river .
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The Sheshnaryan Temple & Rigzin Drubte Ghatshal Monastery

17
Jul
2022
Dharma, Hinduism
In the same complex, close to the the Sheshnarayan is the oldest in , Rigzin Drubte Ghatshal Monastery. It is a great example of and cultural pluralism in . A , a and a prophetic vision Lord is one of the principal deities of . He is part of the holy that consists of three — , the creator, , the god of destruction and Vishnu who is responsible .
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The Historic Sacred Shrines in Surkhet

5
Jun
2022
Dharma, Hinduism
Kakre Vihar is the oldest shrine in Surkhet — several were built by the in the region but most of them have been lost to . Surkhet valley was part of the Khas Kingdom that controlled parts of , and between the 11th and early 14th centuries. The in Jumla District of the Karnali Province was the kingdom’s capital city. However, the Surkhet valley which connects the northern .
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The Legend of Manjushree and the Mystical Paleo Kathmandu Lake

15
May
2022
Bodhisattvas, Dharma, Manjushri
meaning “gentle glory” is often perceived as a divine being who brought order to the valley when it was a Paleo Kathmandu Lake, by cutting down the Chobhar gorge, draining out the and making the land suitable for life. Even more intriguing is the way he did it, by using a supernatural armament, a sword of godly might, cutting the valley into two. On the historical side of affairs, there are .
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The Chronicles of Pimbahal: History, Mystery and Enchantment

9
May
2022
Culture, Monuments
The stories have baffled the local residents of Lalitpur for quite a long and the mystery doesn’t cease to intrigue the researchers either. Heritage of the valley Kathmandu valley is laden with and cloaked in , stories and folklore. It is also a land of priests who practice , with magical powers, witch doctors and fortune tellers. It is a place that blends history with the ethereal. Renowned for .
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