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Lord Hayagriva: The Horse-Headed God of Wisdom and Knowledge
by Hindutva Editorial 5 minutes readHayagriva is the horse-headed form of Vishnu venerated in Hindu …
Shasta (Sanskrit śāstā, “teacher, guide, ruler”) is a Hindu deity …
- Wedding Traditions
Symbolism of Colors in Hindu Wedding Attire: Why Red and Gold Dominate
by Hindutva Editorial 8 minutes readRed and gold dominate Hindu wedding attire because both colours …
- Regional Customs
Tamil Brahmin Wedding Customs: An Elegant Celebration of Culture
by Hindutva Editorial 8 minutes readA Tamil Brahmin (Iyer or Iyengar) wedding runs for three …
- Regional Customs
Maharashtrian Wedding Rituals: Simple Yet Profound Ceremonies
by Hindutva Editorial 8 minutes readA Maharashtrian Hindu wedding is shorter than most Indian wedding …
- Regional Customs
Bengali Wedding Traditions: What Sets Them Apart
by Hindutva Editorial 8 minutes readA Bengali Hindu wedding (biye) is structured around three days. …
- Vastu
Walking Around the Tulsi Plant (Basil): A Union of Spiritual and Scientific Wisdom
by Hindutva Editorial 5 minutes readWalking clockwise around a Tulsi plant, the daily household ritual …
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The Trishul of Lord Shiva: Meaning and Significance in Hindu Philosophy
by Hindutva Editorial 6 minutes readThe Trishul (Sanskrit triśūla, “three spears”) is the three-pronged trident …
- Vastu
The Significance of Worshiping the Peepal Tree: Tradition, Science, and Spirituality
by Hindutva Editorial 6 minutes readThe peepal tree, Ficus religiosa, is the single most theologically …
