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Under which circumstances physical punishment to wife is allowed?
A soldier killing an enemy is not violence because it's done as a part of the war (Yuddha Dharma), or police killing criminals is not violence to reduce the burden on society.
Similarly, in what ...
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Why are we named 12 days after birth?
Including myself, many of my family members got their names 12 days after their birth, a day called Namakarana. This is done via a ritual, for example in Nepalese tradition (My ethnicity) we have an ...
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What is the significance of circumambulating the sacred fire by bride and groom in marriage? [duplicate]
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In Hindu marriage Sacred Fire is used as a important ritual by all the people.
During the rituals the Bride and Groom circumambulate the Sacred Fire for 7 times(Not Sure).
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Is the Jallikattu festival connected to Hinduism? If so, what is its significance?
The famous Jallikattu festival of Tamil Nadu, India was temporarily banned and then reinstated recently. My questions are:
Is the Jallikattu festival connected to Hinduism?
If so, what is the ...
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Reason behind Kashi Yatra in Indian Wedding
In Indian marriages, especially the South Indian Weddings, I have noticed the ritual of Kashi Yatra. This ritual involves persuading the groom to accept the girl for marriage and enter Grihastasramam....
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Why do Hindus give the bhoz (party) after someone's death?
I am a Hindu but sometimes I really think what is going on in our religion. Someone lost his family member and gave bhoz (party) to all the relatives and brahmins. Why is this happening in Hindu ...
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Why should not we touch Tulsi and Peepal trees on Sunday?
It is said that, we should not touch or give water to Tulsi or Peepal tree on Sunday. What is the reason behind it and what happens if someone does it?
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What does painting on an elephant's face in religious events signify?
Often times I have seen many Hindu based gatherings via the internet where live elephants are involved. One thing I have seen is a sort of paint creating a very beautiful design on the elephant's face....
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What is the significance of designing the courtyard?
I am not sure about North India, but in South India House wives draw a beautiful Rangoli (In south, muggulu) in the courtyard (angan) of their house. Some women even use cow dung to design their ...
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What is the significance behind saffron and turmeric mixed rice shower in hindu marriage?
In south indian hindu marriages bride and groom shower each other with turmeric rice. what is the reason/story behind this ritual practice? Some says it is the significance of glory, desire for ...
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What daily routines should be followed in a Hindu's life?
There are many rituals and practices in everyday life of Hindus. There will be slight variations according to the regions. Even though there are some common practices to be followed by everyone. What ...
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Is there any provision for 'Divorce' in Hindusm? [duplicate]
By law and court system a marriage can be ended with legal divorce. Islam says if they say Talaq three times then the marriage is over. Like Islam, does Hinduism allow divorce for a married couple?
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Why don't Hindus enter temples after certain occasions?
We know that if our nearest relatives have passed away, we can't enter temple for 16 days and also if there were any children born, family members and close relative's don't visit temples for 11 days.
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Why Hindus wear red tilak and sandal wood tilak on foreheads?
Hindus prefer to wear red tilak and sandal wood tilak on foreheads.
Also Lord Shiva wears Bhasma(Vibhuthi). Many of his followers do the same. How did this practice originate?
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