Tag Archives: India

29Aug, 2022

Facts About Sikhism

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An altar with the symbol of Sikhism.

When the topic of religion in India comes up, many Westerners tend to think about Hinduism. However, there are several other religions of note that originated in India and remain popular to this day. Sikhism, for example, is considered the world’s fifth-larg…

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10Oct, 2019

Learning More About Jainism

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In Jainism, those who teach the dharma are known as tirthankaras, or spiritual guides.

In Jainism, those who teach the dharma are known as tirthankaras, or spiritual guides.

For many Westerners, there are two “main”
Eastern religions: Buddhism and Hinduism. The Abrahamic trio of Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam are more popular in the West,…

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19Sep, 2017

The Cultural and Religious Stories Behind Henna Body Art

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Intricate henna body art is applied to the bride in a prenuptial ceremony with her closest female friends.

Intricate henna body art is applied to the bride in a prenuptial ceremony with her closest female friends.
You might have seen henna body art before and were enamored with its gorgeous, intricate designs. However, you might not be aware of the cultural and religiou…

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18Nov, 2015

Diwali – The Hindu Festival of Lights

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Diwali

Diwali
Here in the United States, most people associate the festival of lights with Christmas displays throughout November and December, but in India the festival of lights refers to one of the country’s biggest festivals – Diwali. Typically, Diwali falls i…

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