About Kshatriya

Kshatriya is one of the four varna of the Hindu society. The Sanskrit term kṣatriyaḥ is used in the context of Vedic society wherein members organised themselves into four classes: kshatriya, brahmin, vaishya and shudra.

Trimurti – Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva

Jun

2019

Culture, Gods, Hinduism Himalayas Life

The Trimurti is a concept in Hinduism in which the cosmic functions of creation, maintenance, and destruction are personified by the forms of Brahma the creator, Vishnu the maintainer or preserver and Shiva the destroyer or transformer. These three deities have been called "the Hindu triad" or the "Great Trinity". However, the ancient and medieval texts of Hinduism feature many triads of gods and goddesses, some of which do not include Shiva. Trimurti - The supreme lords The Hindu .

About 8 Auspicious Symbols in Buddhism – Ashtamangala

Nov

2018

Culture, Design, Dharma, Gods, Hinduism, Symbols, Vajrayāna sadiksha

The eight auspicious symbols are called as Astamangala in Sanskrit and bkra-shis rtags-brgyad in Tibet. These symbols are the most well-known group of Buddhist symbols and are traditionally listed in the order of: A white parasol A pair of golden fishes A treasure vase A lotus A right-spiraling white conch shell An endless knot or ‘lucky diagram’ A victorious banner A golden wheel 8 Auspicious Symbols of Early Indian Assembly Originally the eight auspicious symbols formed an early .

A Short Story Of Amitabha

May

2018

Dharma sadiksha

The Sakyamuni Buddha described the Buddha Amitabha to Ananda. The Light that issues from Amitabha Buddha is the most brilliant, and none is comparable to him. In adoration we call him: The Buddha of Infinite Light The Buddha of Immeasurable Light The Buddha of Boundless Light The Buddha of Inexpressible Light The Buddha whose Light surpasses the Sun and the Moon Whoever is blessed with the Light will enjoy a calm and peaceful life which is free of .

Thangka Paintings and its display about Life of Buddha

Mar

2018

Dharma, Thangka, Tibetan paintings Himalayas Life

The life of Buddha portrayed in most of the Thangka Paintings is divided into the twelve stages of the Buddha's Life Story. These twelve steps are known as the Twelve Enlightening Deeds Of The Buddha. The inclination towards the enlightenment process is the main concept of the Twelve Great Deeds. The Deed of promise The first deed is about the promise of Gautam Buddha to descend on the earth. Before Buddha was born as Shakyamuni, he is believed to be .

A Short History of Nepal: Ancestors, Casts and Dynasties

Mar

2018

Culture, Himalayas sadiksha

The Nepali People Nepal’s geographical location as a buffer between China and India has massively influenced its development and character, as well as its two major national religions, Buddhism and Hinduism. Nepal is revered by Buddhists as the birthplace of Buddha, and Hindu devotion is centered on Pashupatinath in Kathmandu, the site of one of Hinduism's most sacred Shiva shrines. Shiva is Nepal’s patron deity. The major tribal groups Three major tribal groups have historically been present .

Dhanusha the bow of Lord Shiva

Feb

2018

Gods, Hinduism Himalayas Life

Dhanusha also called Pinaka or Shiva Dhanush is the bow of Lord Shiva. It is generally carried in the left hand. Lord Shiva uses Dhanusha for the destruction of the "Pralaya." There is an epic story behind the Dhanusa. As mentioned in Ramayana, Lord Vishwakarma (The principal architect of the universe) crafted two divine Dhanush. The first one was named "Sharanga" and was given to Lord Vishnu. The second one was named "Pinaka" and was .