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Isn't keeping the idol-murtis of non canonical hindu deities in temples specifically dedicated to hindu deities a sin?
Isn't keeping the idol-murtis or pictures, etc., of non canonical deities (like Saî Bâbâ, Santoșhî Mâtâ) in the temples dedicated to scripture defined canonical deities, a sin or a forbidden act?
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Is it acceptable to sleep in same room as Murti (Idol)?
Naively speaking one might expect that it would be acceptable to sleep/ live in same place as a Murti of some God or Goddess, as can occasionally be seen in some temples. For example, the question ...
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What does a home mandir sit on?
Please allow me to preface the question because, as a foreigner who did not grow up with Sanatana Dharma, my practice probably differs from yours.
All of my life when traveling statues, stones, a ...
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Do any temples allow donations via e-Hundis? [closed]
People like to go cashless nowadays, so, do any temples have e-Hundis to accept donations either through card or Paytm (a payment gateway) in temples?
Is it permitted in our scriptures? Have any ...
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Why is Sadari placed on the palms of Vishwa Brahmins? [duplicate]
Sadari in temple is placed on the head for the people and my question is why the sadari is placed only on the palms for Vishwa brahmins?
So please give me a clarification about both the differences.
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Guidance about visiting temples after a 13th day of death of any family member
I am a Hindu and Maratha Kshatriya from Goa.
I just wanted to ask few questions which I believe to have different answers from different brahmans I consulted so far.
It's been a month, I lost my ...
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Was one of Uyyakondar's shishyas a relative of Nathamuni?
The Alwars (also spelled Azhwars) are a group of 12 ancient Vaishnava saints who lived in Tamil Nadu and are famous for their poetry in praise of Vishnu. The 4000 verses of the Alwars were compiled by ...
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Which Vishnu temples do Thailakappu at irregular times?
I'm currently visiting India, and I'm trying to visit as many Vishnu temples as possible. Unfortunately I'm being stymied in some places, for the following reason. Some time in the December-January ...
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Which scripture explains Fire Walking practice in temples?
There is practice of walking in fire in temples by devotees. I have a few questions about that:
Which scripture explains Fire Walking (Themithi) practice in temples?
Why specifically wood is used and ...
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Why animals other than Goat, Chicken and pigs are not given as animal sacrfice?
Goats, roosters and pigs are given as sacrifice to gods.
There are also many other animals and birds living but they are not Sacrificed.
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Why certain animals like Goat, roosters, pigs are ...
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What technique they used earlier to make idols stand for centuries
We all know there are lot of Hinduism temples where idols are standing from many centuries best example is Lord Venktaeshwara in Tirumala, Tirupati.
This idol is standing from many centuries it ...
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If giving Dana to anyone is adharma then why temples give AnnaDana to anyone?
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Scriptures oppose giving Dana to those who that does not deserves it.
In temples AnnaDana is given to Anyone who comes to the temple.
In my personal experience i had seen many people ...
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Why low-caste people are not allowed inside some temples and homes?
In most temples and homes, especially in villages, low-caste people are not allowed.
These regulations are being followed for thousands of years now.
What is the reason behind such practice? What do ...
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Why Tulsi water is provided as theertha in temples?
As we all know, in Hindu Temples, after the Mangalarti has been done, priest will start serving the theertha which is a Tulsi water. Why is it served in all the temples? Also sometimes they serve milk ...
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What is Nadi Astrology(nāḍi jyotiṣa) in Hindu astrology
What is nadi jyotish(nāḍi jyotiṣa) in Hindu astrology?
How much the predictions exactly true?
Does anyone have any idea about that temple's name ?
How nadi jyotish is different from kundli?
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Why can't we walk full clockwise in shiva temple?
While on Shiva Temple, we does not walk full clockwise around the temple, why? What is the reason behind it?
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What is the purpose of Shadari in a temple? [duplicate]
I have heard that the Shadari is a symbolism of God's feet (patham) and he blesses you when it is kept over your head. I am not certain if this is correct, if someone could explain in detail it would ...
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Why restriction on taking images and publishing 'some' mantras
Why people are not allowed to take images of god/goddesses in Garbha gudi (sanctum sanctorum) of a temple. Is it a sin according to scriptures? or any other reason behind such restriction?
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Why are women not allowed in the Kartikeya Temple at Pushkar?
Recently I went to Pushkar. I visited a temple of Lord Kartikeya where women aren't allowed.
What is the reason behind this?
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Why is aarti performed to deities in temples?
In all temples Aarti i.e a lamp with camphor or ghee is lit and is shown in circular motion in front of the deities. Is this just a ritual for revering Agni or does it have a deeper significance?
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