Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival
A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. But at the festival, where millions are flocking to pray and bathe at the confluence of India’s holy ...
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Hinduism, missionaries, and modernity: A historian’s perspective
In his latest book, Gods, Guns and Missionaries: The Making of the Modern Hindu Identity ... ideologies (and vice versa), redefined religious practices, and resisted missionary pressures.
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What to Know About the Hindu Festival Billed as the World’s Largest Religious Gathering
PRAYAGRAJ, India — Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women from all across India flocked to the northern city of Prayagraj on Monday to kickstart the Maha Kumbh festival ...
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Kumbh Mela: 400 million people to take part in massive Hindu festival
The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela is celebration like no other. It's the largest religious gathering in the world, with more than 400 million people expected to take part. Kumbh Mela only happens ...
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Temple practices for women, Yesudas’ entry into Guruvayur: Swami Satchidananda clarifies stance
However, Satchidananda emphasised that the organisation is not currently pushing for reforms to certain existing temple practices deemed ... songs in praise of Hindu gods, has long desired to ...
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Who Are The Aghoris? A Deep Dive Into Their History And Practices At The Kumbh Mela
Despite their unconventional methods, Aghoris offer profound spiritual lessons. They reject societal norms and teach the importance of looking beyond labels of good and bad. The Aghori's focus on ...