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Anyone in pursuit of truth (positive energy )is practising Hinduism.Learn and cherish the Hinduism Art of LivingHinduism Art of Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558783607035854508noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595755406583819262.post-83910988054810199412011-10-15T01:08:00.000-07:002011-10-15T07:16:44.462-07:00Diwali - The festival of lights<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Diwali or Deepavali is the Festival of Lights, a very popular festival celebrated by Indians (Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism – each religion celebrates for different reasons) all over the world. It is a five day long festival, however in modern times the celebration has been reduced to a single day. The celebration revolves around the belief that goodness always triumphs.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By lighting clay lamps with oil, we expel evil and negative energy. Wearing new clothes, cleaning up the house, removing unwanted material from your home, distributing sweets and gifts, bursting crackers – all are to initiate and invoke positive energy into one’s life. In a more philosophical note <st1:place w:st="on">Denali</st1:place> can be considered the celebration of Inner Light (Athma), a reminder that we have to aspire to come closer to divinity through good deeds and thought. It is the time to reflect within us and correct ourselves for the better, a time to reach out to those we have wronged and ask for their forgiveness and definitely a time to let your loved ones know and feel your love for them</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are many myths associated with the significance of Diwali celebrations; each of the five days is celebrated for various reasons.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- The first day of the celebration is Dhantrayodashi or Dhan Teras. On this day Dhanvantri, the father of Indian medicine, Ayurvedha, is worshiped by the physician community</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- The Second Day celebrates the killing of demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna. Many celebrate this day as the return of beloved Lord Rama (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) to Ayodhya along with Sita and Lakshmana after a 14 years exile. They were welcomed by the people with lit diyas. In both beliefs Mankind is protected from danger, the celebration is to rejoice the victory of the good over the evil!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- The Third day is dedicated for Lakshmi Puja. Shops and homes are adorned beautifully with colorful flowers and other traditional decorations, incense sticks are burnt for fragrance, and Lakshmi the Goddess of Wealth and Lord Ganesha , the God of all Auspicious beginnings are worshipped. It is believed that the Gods will be attracted to your home if the puja is done with purity and sincerity .When Lakshmi and Ganesh reside in your dwelling, you are assured of Prosperity and Well Being.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In <st1:place w:st="on">Bengal</st1:place>, Kali Puja is more popular .Goddess Kali is the destroyer of all evil, the Protector of Justice</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jainism celebrates Diwali as Lord Mahavira, the last of the Jain Tirthankaras, attained Nirvana or Moksha on this day</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For Sikhs, Diwali is important because it celebrates the release of their sixth guru, Guru Hargobind Ji, who was held prisoner in the Gwalior Fort in 1619. The Sikhs celebrate the return of their Guru every year by lighting the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Golden</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Temple</st1:placetype></st1:place></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- The Fourth Day is celebrated as Balipratipada and Govardhan Puja , both signifies the triumphant win of the good over the evil .Balipratipada is the defeat of the King Bali by Vamana , the dwarf incarnation of Vishu.Govardhan Puja is in celebration of the defeat Indra faced in the hands of Lord Krishna ( incarnation of Lord Vishnu )</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- The fifth day is Yama Dwitiya or Bhaiya Duj, a day for brothers and sisters to consolidate their love their love for each other. Yama, the Lord of Death meets his sister River Yamuna. She prepares a feast for her brother and as a token of appreciation, Yama gives her a gift. On this day sisters pray for the well being and longevity of their brothers and the sisters receive gifts of love from their brothers</span></div><br />
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<div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bommai Golu (Kolu) in Tamil and Bommala Koluvu in Telugu, translates as “ Display of Dolls “.It is celebrated during Navratri which commences on Sept 28th this year. This fun filled Hindu festival, is celebrated predominantly by South Indians all over the world .Traditionally, the dolls collection that is displayed is passed on from one generation to the next, a very emotional and sentimental aspect for the women. Also it is customary to include a new doll in the collection every year.This religious and social festival truly kindles the artistic skills of the women folk. Here is the story as to why Dolls play such an important part in this celebration </span></div></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The great Demon Mahisha gained extraordinary powers by performing several penances. There came a time when he became so powerful even the Gods were unable to defeat him. Several battles resulted in the Gods losing the three worlds (Earth, Heaven and Hell) to the demon. The Cosmos was in danger!</span></div></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To defeat this demon that was now mightier than the Gods, a super power (Shakti) was needed. The Gods create a single form by offering their individual powers simultaneously Thus is born Maha Devi - from the bodies and power of all Gods.</span></div></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maha Devi takes the warrior form , Durga, and riding her Vahana, the Lion, battles Mahishasura and his army .Nine days and nights later, Mahishasura’s army is entirely destroyed and Mahishasura is alone on the battlefield. Mahishasura keeps changing his form and the Maha Shakti is unable to destroy the demon .She requires extra power to slay him.</span></div></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is at that point of time that all the Gods and celestial beings stand still and transfer their energy to her. That historic moment is when the Devi slays the Asura who is the midst of transforming from a buffalo back to his form. The Cosmos is restored, and that great triumphal victory of the good over the evil is frozen in time .This moment is what is recreated in the present time through Golu/Kolu – Display of Dolls.</span></div></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Navaratri celebrates the victory of the good over the evil ,for nine auspicious nights. Shakti has three main manifestations .Maha – Saraswati ( Goddess of Knowledge ) , Mahalakshmi ( Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity ) and Durga (Goddess of Courage and Bravery ).The first three days Durga is worshipped , the next three days Lakshmi and the last three days is dedicated to the worship of Saraswati. These nine days of prayers , chanting mantras and performing pujas invokes the energies of the gods and goddesses filling the atmosphere with so much of positive energy .The tenth day Vijaya Dasami marks the final victory of Durga , when evil is destroyed and only goodness prevails</span></div></div></div>Hinduism Art of Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558783607035854508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595755406583819262.post-47230694065755032722011-07-19T15:06:00.001-07:002011-07-19T15:06:26.342-07:00Ganesha<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklVieprAMwz8Kzv1XHsduvaMIyAxbi2juTeg4aiuOrEsLYV00p2yUng6Xwvshyphenhyphen8JJmduwTLpmynJjpIP1tCpzXGPEal0BQYQbCl79127Of8rQQsAlTQGefGzw4j8IYnMOSgLcv41CCkU/s1600/Sitting+Ganesh.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklVieprAMwz8Kzv1XHsduvaMIyAxbi2juTeg4aiuOrEsLYV00p2yUng6Xwvshyphenhyphen8JJmduwTLpmynJjpIP1tCpzXGPEal0BQYQbCl79127Of8rQQsAlTQGefGzw4j8IYnMOSgLcv41CCkU/s1600/Sitting+Ganesh.JPG" /></a></div>Ganesha , the Remover of ObstaclesHinduism Art of Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558783607035854508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595755406583819262.post-16689704461149131222011-07-10T22:47:00.000-07:002011-07-10T22:47:19.815-07:00Sindoor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5TJlqdPM6BwJw688AtoJq-XYRu3UdFr4_0eXXOKnGqBbrZJLhhbGGpLGsk9RsSqFVXjKXYteyOGkl8bmCJTPYUr5Ao-EWArHilIDHOSzJIX0bW0WmZA5wVYn1hSZzJ0SQ_4GC8_s2V1E/s1600/Twin+Sindhoor+Box+-+Leaf+Base+1+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5TJlqdPM6BwJw688AtoJq-XYRu3UdFr4_0eXXOKnGqBbrZJLhhbGGpLGsk9RsSqFVXjKXYteyOGkl8bmCJTPYUr5Ao-EWArHilIDHOSzJIX0bW0WmZA5wVYn1hSZzJ0SQ_4GC8_s2V1E/s1600/Twin+Sindhoor+Box+-+Leaf+Base+1+%25282%2529.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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These paintings are filled with the positive energies of life</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">“He who carries out his activities without attachment, attributing the agency of his activities to Prakriti ( Nature ) is untouched by them as a lotus leaf is unaffected by water ”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Srimad Bhagavad Gita</span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div>Hinduism Art of Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558783607035854508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595755406583819262.post-62763459880050822632011-04-04T21:05:00.000-07:002011-04-06T02:19:49.586-07:00Goddess Rajarajeshwari -Transcendental Knowledge<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://www.india4you.com/" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSUOsbfkKpCzb8VbUWU3vK2y319i_hKGCfy6ZKd-0kkHaCNI2cfQL173hQMKlnO-Xnx7ny1fdmoD1ZnIpH-Eu9D7yroJL0-w6T1jOmpSIillnpBerYUOuIx-QQzNnyDwj5U-8PFHkF_No/s1600/37+Rajarajeshwari.JPG" /></a><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Rajarajeshwari is a another form of Sakti (Symbol of cosmic energy and consort of Lord Shiva).She is seated in the royal Lalitasana<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>posture, one foot tucked in and the other resting on the throne .In her upper right hand she holds a goad (Ankusha ) that prods and urges man towards the right path ( dharma ). In her upper left hand she holds the noose ( Paasha ) that serves to control man from going astray in <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>worldly <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>attachments . In her lower hands is the lotus (Padma ) which represents purity of word, thought & <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>deed and sugarcane (Chaapa ) which is a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>representation of positive energy of the mind </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">This Goddess is believed to be the controller of the human mind and sensory organs .Faith in her elevates the transcendental knowledge of the worshipper</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> <br />
<a href="http://www.india4you.com/srcm-tanjore-painting.php">Tanjore Painting</a></div></div>Hinduism Art of Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558783607035854508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595755406583819262.post-36319545436709027942011-04-04T19:38:00.000-07:002011-04-04T19:39:35.722-07:00Lotus in Urli - Welcoming Deco !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.india4you.com/" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjECmHHyNZAeVV_jPKlayjEshQ3N6N9OamGKcnOWkn8BvM93GcyFDvs1qlTwuhOI1ORGw2ReNJ9n_5pvD0qZ5-vcCq42OuRrUTKC3EcisH-t-KL-oWALoWfMjVYK8iv_ln8vZ0pGuc17aI/s1600/Brass+Urli+-+3+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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The beautiful Lotus is the National Flower of India .The Lotus stem is rooted in water , and the flower blossoms on the surface of the water.It is symbolic of the universe merging out of water , manifesting itself in its full glory.It is an auspicious flower , and the favorite flower of all Hindu Gods and Goddessess.</div>Hinduism Art of Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558783607035854508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595755406583819262.post-64945847076341788542011-04-04T19:34:00.000-07:002011-04-04T19:34:43.842-07:00Bells Invoke Positive Energy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.india4you.com/" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEholI6on1NC_aohB_apmGkx0DH-9PD9SAUly66NTops1IMqHzf9pAF69Mtqj6_2Ob5_BU2XwK3MA7zy5tlWGvONX1y4Xq10dv7vdbCrwaVmHCzk0NMDiLCi6m3nPisyvb4gKMZbMnl4BG4/s1600/Meenakati+Bell.jpg" /></a></div>Ringing the bell invokes divinity. Pure Brass is an ideal material for bells as the sound it produces is very pleasant to hear as well as vibrant , energizing the atmosphere. </div>Hinduism Art of Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558783607035854508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595755406583819262.post-71523003348198613332011-04-03T00:04:00.000-07:002011-04-04T20:47:46.033-07:00Lord Ganesh - Remover of all Obstacles<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.india4you.com/" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihdGdr3EqjRsEYINaeJesYhvT4rr-_DrOmiDR_Ooa3E_XgTrxXDMCokCZFDTq1rRX6ZFGLLgc1AtMLLbX165L2ALaAMP4MyHUlAVo_GcvmfHiVjslwuYdvZmUPVvMcVCd_XbWzJwDWyz8/s1600/Sitting+Ganesh.JPG" /></a></div>Lord Ganesh is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Goddess Parvati gives life to a beautiful doll created by her and makes him her son. Shiva unaware of this beheads the boy in anger. When he realizes his folly, he promises to bring him back to life with the head of the first living being that comes by. In the search, the first living being found is that of a baby elephant.Hence Ganesh was reborn with the head of an elephant.<br />
Ganesh is the lovable God of all with an endearing elephant head – large ears, trunk and a pot belly. He is worshipped as the Lord of Wisdom, Prosperity, and most importantly as the remover of all Obstacles.</div>Hinduism Art of Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558783607035854508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595755406583819262.post-21367724719494240112011-04-03T00:00:00.000-07:002011-04-05T07:05:52.698-07:00Camel - Perennial Sustanence<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.india4you.com/"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFB5vzz0ytlI0v3FFOsDdJKd1IPZduSC6dRvxrZZDf8IvECK028aH0-8DwuDYf3OjQe_tIKWswNj9EWrzCkXwXD2I9UWoqx_XcAxMwTZRiGV7zAV3vHw2qLnS381vku-RTsZH_kL-doGY/s1600/Camel+Family+1.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Camel , with its characteristic hump is a symbol of perennial sustenance. The hump is the source of its almost infinite energy which helps it survive in extreme conditions. The camel figurine symbolizes an abundance of peace, love and happiness where ever it belongs. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.india4you.com/"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi31znDlmkGrRm0bVWP3EpoeRjgOw8JhKlROAJaMX6vgO1dio06gd7laNy0yK6eLpslMtcDcE2FCyWa9AMkErBSWKZ3rgaieo2z8pfA0aMVb5LrV6_o176FTa8-vDxAL8XzxkWEI2Fe_Kg/s1600/Cows+listening+to+Krishna+playing+flute+1.JPG" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;">When Lord Krishna,the king of the cowherds played the flute,the gopikas,cows,deer and birds would stop in enchantment .</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The serene eyes of the cows reflect their absolute contentment .They are seen standing in a trance and staring in awe at Krishna,mesmerized with his music.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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