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Is there any religious significance of saffron flag as per our scriptures?
Modern Hindu organisations usually use saffron triangular flag as a unanimously accepted symbol of Hinduism. However, does the flag or colour have any significance as per authentic Hindu scriptures?
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Are mythologies real (historical) or merely allegorical?
Are all mythologies real or are they stories or symbolic things meant to teach us something higher?
I know that we (individuals) too are not so real as far as Vedanta is concerned. All is one. But ...
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Historicity of the Bhagwa flag
I know of Marathas and Rajputs using bhagwa flags as their official hoists, but is there some older (Puranic) legend in associating the bhagwa flag with Hinduism?
I'm very specific about the origin ...
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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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