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    Taken to the garden and lotus pond by China Dorai, the sculptor, Jagan receives a new set of impressions through which he perceives the close relationship between the various Hindu arts, literature and Hindu Mythology. The discussion on the art of sculpting, the vision of the many-headed Goddess Gayatri, move Jagan deeply The meeting with Chinna Dorai provides Jagan a new, concrete instance of a selfless activity, performed as service. The

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    What Is Toru Dutt Poem

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    already in deep love with literature. She grew with her two siblings, all of them were educated at home by a tutor. Her father also used to teach them and it is from him they learnt literarily studies and culture. The family belonged to the upper Hindu class but for some reasons converted to Christianity, it happened when Toru was very small. Toru learnt French and English and in late stages Sanskrit as well. Toru and her sister developed deep love for English and French literature after the family

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    It is interesting to note that this study was conducted amongst 800 companies across Indians hiring the top brains in the country. Yet, superstitious beliefs were still prevalent. Sheela Gowda’s work entitled, Behold 2009 was first shown at the 53rd Venice Biennale. In it, she uses four thousand metres of rope hand-woven from human hair. Hanging entangled within this black, knotted mass are twenty steel car bumpers. It is a dig at a common superstition held by motorists in India. Motorists there

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    Here, we are going to see 5 different flowers with their importance and meaning for events. Jasmine These are the diminutive flowers loved not only by humans, but also by Gods. There is no surprise that they have found a mention in the ancient Hindu scriptures. Right from worshiping the lord to decorating wedding venues, homes, and for bridal makeup, jasmine are one of the favourite flowers of all regardless of their faith. They are also used in making garlands for weddings and funerals. Due to

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    for personal use, industry, and agriculture for well over half a million people. This river also serves a major role in the region’s cultural and religious practices. It is widely believed that this body of water is the Earthly manifestation of the Hindu goddess Ganga. For thousands of years, people have believed that Ganga can wash away a lifetime of sins and, therefore, no amount of pollution can harm her (Conway). As a result of this belief, industrial, agricultural, and human waste are dumped into

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    does Hinduism mean, according to our Textbook “World Religions” until the nineteenth century the word “Hinduism” did not exist, but over the centuries the term “Indu” and “Hindu” had become a territorial, racial, social and cultural label for the people of India. One of the most common concepts, which connect all of the Hindu believers, is the law of karma, the existence of samsara, as well as the end of the cycle called “moksha”. The word samsara is a continuing cycle that may last more than centuries

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    Hindu is the oldest religion on earth. Hinduism doesn’t have a single founder, a single holy text, or a central religious authority. Most forms of Hinduism view other Gods and Goddesses as manifestations or aspects of that supreme God or Goddess. About 14% of the world’s population is Hindu. According to the yearbook of “American and Canadian churches” they were about 1.5 million Hindus in the US during 1999. There are many different kinds of celebrations. They're about apes holidays in the Hindu

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    traditions Hinduism, read about the beliefs of Hinduism, and also read about the path they should follow in order to achieve moksha. Some of the sacred texts are; the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita. The Vedas are said to be the oldest of the Hindu sacred texts. They are believed to be what a group of sages heard and then wrote down in between 1500 and 600 B.C.E. The Vedas are not seen as an important text to all the groups of Hinduism, it is usually only held its’ importance to the Vedic religion

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    The gruesome effect of Partition seen in The Train to Pakistan¬ Train to Pakistan is a novel written by Khushwant Singh which majorly deals with the theme of Partition. Khushwant Singh, who was a man who believed in the goodness of humanity, was alarmed to see the event of Partition and its consequences and effects. Thus, he poured down his feelings by writing this remarkable work –Train to Pakistan. Britishers “Divide and Rule policy” permeated the evil seeds of partition in the Indian continent

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    The culture of India is the way of living of the people of India. India's languages, religions, dance, music, architecture, food, and customs differ from place to place within the country. The Indian culture, often labeled as an amalgamation of several cultures, spans across the Indian subcontinent and has been influenced by a history that is several millennia old. Many elements of India's diverse cultures, such as Indian religions, yoga and Indian cuisine, have had a profound impact across the world

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