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What are panths (पंथ)?
I'm from a place in India where some groups like panths have existed for a long time. Since we are in a modern age they aren't seen or heard about much but still as the older people do coexist so does ...
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How to type पत्ते with half त् as in त्य [closed]
I know this is not directly related to Hinduism but as this community seems to have a background of typing in in Devnaagari / Hindi / Sanskrit. I have searched a lot. I hope someone will answer...
I ...
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Rangoli (Kolam) according to shastra and tradition
What powder is the ideal to put rangoli?
Is current rangoli colors are tradition? If not what is natural and tradition substitute for colors?
Which location is the ideal to put rangoli? In front of ...
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Are there finer classifications than the 4-varna/guna classification in scripture?
Priests, Warriors, Traders, Labourers is fine and dandy but where do scientists, journalists and artists, to name a few temperaments/occupations, fit into this?
I remember reading that a Soviet ...
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Are there any influences of other religion on Hinduism?
In ancient time, Hindu tradition and culture had been ruled many regions in the world. But, when time passed other religion had come. So, they were taken and debt some traditions. So, Which influences ...
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Marrying people born on new moon day (amāvāsyā)? [duplicate]
I was told marrying people that are born on amāvāsyā (new moon day) will bring harm to your life; you can even die because of their grahan (sin attached to them?) – is this claim true?
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Is applying sindoor compulsory after marriage?
Is applying sindoor after marriage mandatory or just a choice? Do Hindu scripture say anything about applying sindoor after marriage?
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What is the overall take of Hinduism on menstruation?
One of the debated topic related to Hinduism is menstruation and related matters. There are some texts including smritis which seem to depict menstruation with antipathy.
In some of the regions and ...
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Which were the Holidays in ancient Indian culture?
In today's time the Indian government offices are full of holidays, so are many western corporations.
How were the weekly/monthly/yearly Holidays in earlier times?(e.g. Weekends, Seasonal holidays, ...
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Is there any mention of "Scissors" in the Hindu literature?
The Goddess Tara is shown holding scissors
Scissors symbolises that the Goddess cuts asunder the attachments to this material worlds, much feared by the spiritual souls.
Now, scissors looks a bit ...
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Are there any handshake restrictions for Hindus?
According to this question on Workplace.SE:
Muslims have some restrictions when it comes to interacting with members of the opposite sex. Usually many people in USA and Europe do not know that, for ...
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What does Hindu scripture say about the need for clothing?
In most societies, clothing is a requirement to cover the private parts. But Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev in Future of Feminine said that
Our Body parts are Not Secret it is just that we learnt How to ...
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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).
QUESTION :
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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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Why and how do Hindus celebrate Christmas?
Why and how do (some) Hindus celebrate Christmas?
What have any modern Hindu Gurus commented on this practice?
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I don't think this is an opinion-based question. From What types of questions ...
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Can a married woman take out her Mangala Sutra and keep it anywhere?
I have seen many of our sisters and mothers wear the Mangala Sutra. The question Why do brides wear a mangal sutra? answers why they wear it in the first place.
But my question is:
Nowadays we see ...
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Which Scriptures mention "Chitrahuti" (चित्राहुति) or "Chitravati" procedure which we carry out before starting of our meals?
Chitrahuti (चित्राहुति) Or "Chitravati", is a procedure of keeping small amount of food out side of the plate on the floor , as offering to "Chitra ,Chitragupta and Yama (चित्रा , चित्रगुप्त , यम) ...
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Materials to be avoided during Chatur Masa Vrata?
What are the materials should be discarded each month in this 4 month vrata period? Like dal,cumins,milk, curd etc, Vegetable, fruits.
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What is the significance of " Vratas" ( व्रत ) In Hinduism?
What is the significance of "Vratas (व्रत )" described in Hinduism. e.g. "Haritalika (हरितालिका)" , "Rushi Panchami (ऋषि पंचमी) etc.
Are there any scriptures pointing towards importance of "vratas" ...
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The story behind Names of Hindu calender Months?
In Hindu traditional calender Their are 12 months (मास)
Chaitra (चैत्र), Vaisakha (वैशाख), Jyaistha (जेष्ठ), Asadha (आषाढ), Sravana (श्रावण), Bhadrapada (भाद्रपद), Asvina (अश्विन), Kartika (कार्तिक),...
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Why do we join our hands in the way we do, when we pray? [duplicate]
Whenever we pray, we tend to keep our hands together.
Is there a reason why we do so ??
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What is the proper way to say 'good bye' in Hinduism?
As we used to say Ram Ram or Jay Shree Krishna to greet when we meet someone, what is the proper good bye greeting in Hinduism?
I used to say 'bye, take care', but I want to change this to a proper ...
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Significance of Marapachi doll in Gollu
During the festival season of Navrathri it is a custom of keeping Marapachi dolls in Gollu (Navrathri Golu), a custom which is widely practiced in the southern states. What is the significance of ...
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Why can Garuda Purana be read on specific days only?
Is there any reason behind the restriction that Garuda Purana should only be read during normal days (i.e., when there's no death in the family)?
My elders told me that it should be only read on the ...
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Why is God's name used for people?
Names of many Indians are derived from names of various Hindu Gods. Even here on Hinduism.SE, we have many users with such names, for example, Keshav Srinivasan, Krishna, Ram, Hari, Damodaran, Shiva, ...
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Why do Hindus feed milk to snakes?
I have seen a lot of times in temples that priests offer milk to snake idols.
What is the reason behind it? Do snakes really drink milk?
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