Encyclopedia - Alvar: Encyclopedia - Alvar
An alvar or pavement barren is a limestone plain with thin or no soil and, as a result, sparse vegetation. This environment suffers from ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alvars: Encyclopedia - Alvars
The Alvars (pronounced 'aalvaars', and also spelt as 'azhvars' and pronounced 'aazhvaars') are Hindu saint-mystics of antiquity, follower...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Alvar: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Alvar
Alvar: (Tamil) "One who rules the Lord through bhakti." A group of renowned saints of the Vaishnava religion (7th9th century...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alvar Aalto: Encyclopedia - Alvar Aalto
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto (February 3, 1898 - May 11, 1976) was a Finnish architect and designer. He was a Scandinavian modernist designer,...   » Read the article

Article - Hindu Literature: Other Scriptures In The Hindu Literature
The Tevaram and the Tiruvachakam which are the hymns of the Saiva saints of South India, the Divya-Prabandham of the Alvar saints of Sout...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ram's-head Lady's-slipper: Encyclopedia - Ram's-head Lady's-slipper
The rare Ram's-Head Lady's-Slipper, Cypripedium arietinum, is an orchid that is native to the alvars around the Great Lakes in North Amer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Andal: Encyclopedia - Andal
Andal, pronounced 'aanDaaL' is one of the twelve Alvars of Vaishnavism, and is the second most important of them. Her spiritual significa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Öland: Encyclopedia - Öland
Öland ▶ (help·info) is an island in the Baltic Sea, located off the coast of Småland. At 1,342 km² it is the second largest Swedish...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaishnavism: Encyclopedia - Vaishnavism
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. Vai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhakti Movement: Encyclopedia - Bhakti Movement
Bhakti movements are Hindureligious movements in which the main spiritual practice is the fostering of loving devotion to God, called bha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guard Rail: Encyclopedia - Guard Rail
A Guard rail is a system designed to keep people or vehicles from (in most cases unintentionally) straying into dangerous or off-limits a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Alvar: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Alvar
Alvar: (Tamil) "One who rules the Lord through bhakti." A group of renowned saints of the Vaishnava religion (7th9th century),...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Hanso Foundation: Encyclopedia Ii - The Hanso Foundation - Alvar Hanso
Alvar Hanso is the enigmatic leader of The Hanso Foundation. Little is known about him, but it is known that he was/is a Danish weapons c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Hanso Foundation: Encyclopedia Ii - The Hanso Foundation - Website
The website, www.thehansofoundation.org, is owned by ABC, the creators of Lost, as evidenced by the terms of use link. [2] The domain was...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Andal: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Andal
Andal: (Tamil) Famed Vaishnava saint of Tamil Nadu. One of the Alvars, she lived in the early 9th century and today is venerated as on...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Andal: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Andal
Andal: (Tamil) Famed Vaishnava saint of Tamil Nadu. One of the Alvars, she lived in the early 9th century and today is venerated as one ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nalvar: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Nalvar
Nalvar: (Tamil) "Four devout beings."   Four renowned saints of the Saiva religion (7th to 9th century): Appar, Sundar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Santarém Portugal: Encyclopedia Ii - Santarém Portugal - History
The city was known to the Romans as Scalabis. Its modern name is said to be derived from Santa Iria whose uncorrupted body was washed up ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaishnavism: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaishnavism - History Of Vaishnavism
Thanks to Alvars, a set of twelve people who with their devotional hymns spread the sect to the common people, Vaishnavism flourished in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Finlandia Hall: Encyclopedia Ii - Finlandia Hall - Design And Building
Alvar Aalto was commissioned by the City of Helsinki to design a concert and congress building, the first constructed part of a great cen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaishnavism: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaishnavism - History Of Vaishnavism
Thanks to Alvars, a set of twelve people who with their devotional hymns spread the sect to the common people, Vaishnavism flourished in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nayanars: Encyclopedia Ii - Nayanars - Four Samayacharyas
The prominent Nayanars who were considered as the foremost among the 63 are Appar, Sundarar, Sambandar also known as Thirugnana Sambantha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vyborg: Encyclopedia Ii - Vyborg - 20th-century Vicissitudes
Following the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the fall of the Russian Empire, Finland declared itself independent. During the Finnish Civi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Aljubarrota: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Aljubarrota - Portuguese Dispositions
After his accession to the throne, João proceeded to conquer the Portuguese cities that supported Princess Beatrice and her husband's cl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Finnish Markka: Encyclopedia Ii - Finnish Markka - Portraits In Banknotes
This section covers the last design series of the Finnish markka, designed in the 1980s by Finnish designer Erik Bruun and issued in 1986...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Literature: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil Literature - Medieval Literature
Tamil literature - The Bhakti Cult. The spread of religions like Jainism and Buddhism resulted in a new religious movement that saw the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1898: Encyclopedia Ii - 1898 - Births
1898 - January to March. January 16 - Margaret Booth, American film editor (d. 2002) January 21 - Ahmad Shah Qajar, Shah of Persia (d....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - European Colonization Of The Americas: Encyclopedia Ii - European Colonization Of The Americas - Early State-sponsored Colonists
The first phase of modern European activity in this region began with the oceanic crossings of Christopher Columbus (1492-1500), sponsore...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Compositions For Harp: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Compositions For Harp - Concertante Works
List of compositions for harp - Concertos. Johann Georg Albrechtsberger 4 harp concertinos (1772) Harp Concerto (1773) Elias Parish...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Literature: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil Literature - Medieval Literature
Tamil literature - The Bhakti Cult. The spread of religions like Jainism and Buddhism resulted in a new religious movement that saw the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Öland: Encyclopedia Ii - Öland - County
For current affairs see: Kalmar County There was an Öland County between 1819 and 1824, otherwise the island has belonged to Kalmar Coun...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kelleys Island Ohio: Encyclopedia Ii - Kelleys Island Ohio - Island Development
Kelleys is heavily forested among several residential areas, some for year-round residents, others for summer vacationers. Some small far...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Mit Dormitories: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Mit Dormitories - Baker House
Baker House is a co-ed dormitory at MIT designed by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto in 1947-1948 and built in 1949. It has an undulatin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu Sahasranama: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu Sahasranama - Quotes About Vishnu Sahasranama
Sri N. Krishnamachari, a Vaishnavite scholar, at Steven Knapp's web site, quoting Vaishnavite scholars, states that there are six reasons...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu Sahasranama: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu Sahasranama - Quotes About Vishnu Sahasranama And Its Greatness
Sri N. Krishnamachari, a vaishnavite scholar, at Steven Knapp's web site, quoting Vaishnavite scholars, states that there are six reasons...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Öland: Encyclopedia Ii - Öland - Culture
Main article: Culture of Öland The Borgholm Castle was built in 1669-1681 for Queen Hedvig Eleonora, and designed by Nicodemus Tessin, s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Portugal: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Portugal - Discoveries Odyssey: Glory Of The Empire
During the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal eclipsed most other nations in terms of economic, political, and cultural influence and it h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Portuguese Literature: Encyclopedia Ii - Portuguese Literature - Fifteenth Century
Portuguese literature - Prose. A new epoch in literature dates from the Revolution of 1383-1385. King John I wrote a book of the chase,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Peoples In Brazil: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Peoples In Brazil - The Indians After The European Colonization
Indigenous peoples in Brazil - First contacts. When the Portuguese discoverers arrived for the first time in Brazil, in April 1500 they...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Peoples In Brazil: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Peoples In Brazil - The Indians After The European Colonization
Indigenous peoples in Brazil - First contacts. When the Portuguese discoverers arrived for the first time in Brazil, in April 1500 they...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Brazilians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Brazilians - Explorers And Discoverers
Main article: List of Brazilian Explorers Cândido Rondon, famous explorer and engineer Orlando Villas Boas (1914-2003), explorer and in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Congrès International D'architecture Moderne: Encyclopedia Ii - Congrès International D'architecture Moderne - Formation And Membership
The 20th century abounds with manifestos in which the term "architecture as a social art" is variously voiced. Among the many proposition...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rovaniemi: Encyclopedia Ii - Rovaniemi - History
There has probably been continuous settlement in the Rovaniemi area since the Stone Age. Periodic clearance of new land for agriculture a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rovaniemi: Encyclopedia Ii - Rovaniemi - Rovaniemi Today
Because of the unspoilt nature and numerous recreational opportunities, tourism is an important industry in Rovaniemi. The city has a num...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Öland: Encyclopedia Ii - Öland - History
The people of the island appear to be mentioned as early as 98 AD, by Tacitus, who called them the "Aviones". The same tribal name appear...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Aljubarrota: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Aljubarrota - Castile Arrives
The Castilian vanguard arrived at lunch time from the north. Seeing the strongly defensive position occupied by the Portuguese, Juan made...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Öland: Encyclopedia Ii - Öland - Geography
Main article: Geography of Öland Oelandia was historically divided into one chartered city and five hundreds. Öland - City. Borgholm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhakti: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhakti - Classifications Of Bhakti
Narada Bhakti sutra by sage Narada distinguishes eleven forms based on the different relationship to God that the devotee can assume. Pra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhakti Movement: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhakti Movement - Origins
The Bhakti Movement was essentially founded in South India and later spread to the North during the late medieval period. The notion of '...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kelleys Island Ohio: Encyclopedia Ii - Kelleys Island Ohio - Geography
Kelleys Island is located at 41°36'5" North, 82°41'51" West (41.601343, -82.697442)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaishnavism: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaishnavism - Vaishna Upanishads
Of the 108 Upanishads of the Muktika, 13 are considered Vaishna Upanishads. They are listed with their associated Veda (SV, ŚYV, KYV, AV...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guard Rail: Encyclopedia Ii - Guard Rail - Public Safety
Most public spaces are fitted with guard rails when there is a risk of injury to the spaces users or occupants. Any abrupt change in elev...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu Sahasranama: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu Sahasranama - Prayer
It is customary to commence the Vishnu sahasranama with a devotional prayer to Vishnu. See also: full text of the Vishnu sahasranama. ....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John I Of Portugal: Encyclopedia Ii - John I Of Portugal - Genealogical Data
João I married at Oporto on February 2, 1387 to Philippa of Lancaster (1359-1415), daughter of John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Mit Dormitories: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Mit Dormitories - Ashdown House
Ashdown is a graduate dormitory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, named for Avery Ashdown, the first housemaster. Formerly kn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaishnavism: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaishnavism - Vaishnava Upanishads
Of the 108 Upanishads of the Muktika, 13 are considered Vaishnava Upanishads. They are listed with their associated Veda (SV, ŚYV, KYV, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John I Of Portugal: Encyclopedia Ii - John I Of Portugal - Genealogical Data
João I married at Oporto on February 2, 1387 Philippa of Lancaster, daughter of John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster and Blanche of Lanc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jyväskylä: Encyclopedia Ii - Jyväskylä - Twin Towns
Jyväskylä - Sister cities. Jalapa, Nicaragua (1988) Mudanjiang, China (1988) ... See also:Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä - Education, J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pallava: Encyclopedia Ii - Pallava - Pallava Kingdom
The Pallava dynasty’s greatest kings were Simhavisnu (ruled 575-600) and Narasimhavarman I (ruled 630-668). Their main capital was Kanc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Age Of Discovery: Encyclopedia Ii - Age Of Discovery - Discovery Of The Americas
Portugal's rival Castile had been somewhat slower than their neighbour to begin exploring the Atlantic, and it was not until late in the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Helsinki: Encyclopedia Ii - Helsinki - Architecture
Carl Ludvig Engel (1778-1840) designed several neo-classical buildings in Helsinki. He was kept in Helsinki by a unique assignment, as he...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - El Cid: Encyclopedia Ii - El Cid - Exile
In the Battle of Cabra (1079), the Cid rallied his troops and turned the battle into a rout of Emir Abd Allah of Granada and his ally Gar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Isabella Of Castile: Encyclopedia Ii - Isabella Of Castile - Genealogy
She was great-great-granddaughter of both Henry II of Castile and his half-brother Peter I of Castile and their respective wives Joan of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Aljubarrota: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Aljubarrota - Battle
The initiative of starting the battle was on the Castilian side. The French allied cavalry charged, as they were accustomed to do: in ful...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Krishna In Buddhism
Krishna figure as a very minor figure in Buddhism. He appears in the Ghata Jataka as a prince who along with his other brothers captures ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Helsinki: Encyclopedia Ii - Helsinki - Architecture
Carl Ludvig Engel (1778-1840) designed several neo-classical buildings in Helsinki. He was kept in Helsinki by a unique assignment, as he...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhakti: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhakti - Brahman The Ultimate
This substratum – named Brahman, by the Upanishads – permeates everything in the world. It is the common content of all that has a na...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindustani Classical Music: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindustani Classical Music - Vocal Music
Despite the fact that instrumental music is better known outside India, Hindustani classical music is primarily vocal-centric, insofar as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pallava: Encyclopedia Ii - Pallava - List Of Pallava Kings
 6th century BCE  5th century BCE  4th century BCE  3rd century BCE  2nd century BCE  1st century BCE &...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Finnish Markka: Encyclopedia Ii - Finnish Markka - History
The markka was introduced in 1860 as a quarter of the Russian ruble. In 1865 the markka was separated from the Russian ruble and tied to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Finnish Markka: Encyclopedia Ii - Finnish Markka - Earlier Banknotes
The second-to-last banknote design series, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, was introduced in 1955 and revised in the reform of 1963. It was t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Congrès International D'architecture Moderne: Encyclopedia Ii - Congrès International D'architecture Moderne - Influence
The organization was hugely influential. It was not only engaged in formalising the architectual principles of the Modern Movement, but a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Mit Dormitories: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Mit Dormitories - East Campus Alumni Houses
The East Campus (EAsT camPUS) Alumni Houses are an undergraduate dorm named for six alumni of MIT: Munroe, Hayden, Wood, Walcott, Bemis, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Aljubarrota: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Aljubarrota - Aftermath
In the morning of the following day, the true dimension of the battle was revealed: in the field, the bodies of Castilians were enough to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - The Worship Of Krishna
Krishna - Early references. The first possible recorded instance of a Krishna who may be identified with the deity can be found in the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Texts, Stories, And Literature
A number of local traditions and regional deities may have been subsumed into the stories and person of Krishna. Accounts of or ballads a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1976 In Architecture: Encyclopedia Ii - 1976 In Architecture - Buildings
CN Tower John Hancock Tower Home Office Royal National Theatre ... See also:1976 in architecture, 1976 in architecture - Buildings, 197...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaishnavism: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaishnavism - The Major Schools
Vaishnavas believe that Vishnu-Narayana is the one supreme God and all other gods and creatures are subservient to Him. All of the sects ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vyborg: Encyclopedia Ii - Vyborg - Economics
Following the town's return to Russia, its name officially reverted to Vyborg. During the Soviet era, the town was settled by people from...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jyväskylä: Encyclopedia Ii - Jyväskylä - Education
A number of firsts in Finnish education have taken place in Jyväskylä: The first Finnish-speaking Lyceum (High School) (1858) The firs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - El Cid: Encyclopedia Ii - El Cid - Service Under Alfonso
Much speculation abounds about Sancho's death. Most say that the assassination was a result of a pact between Alfonso and Urraca; some ev...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Isabella Of Castile: Encyclopedia Ii - Isabella Of Castile - Genealogy
Isabella was great-great-granddaughter of both Henry II of Castile and his half-brother Peter I of Castile and their respective wives (Jo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - The Name
The Sanskrit name and word is written kṛṣṇa in IAST transliteration (the equivalent of Devanagari कृष्ण; see Sanskrit for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Texts Stories And Literature
A number of local traditions and regional deities may have been subsumed into the stories and person of Krishna. Accounts of or ballads a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Krishna In Jainism
The most exalted fugures in Jainism are the 24 Tirthankaras. Krishna when he was incorpoarted into the Jain list of herioc figures presen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Age Of Discovery: Encyclopedia Ii - Age Of Discovery - Conquest Of Siberia
In 1552 Russian tsar Ivan IV the Terrible conquered the Kazan khanate, which opened new opportunities in conquests in the East. In 1580 Y...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Chronology
A paper presented recently[citation needed] at a convention in Prabhas Patan near Somnath, speculates that Krishna "died" at the age of 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Age Of Discovery: Encyclopedia Ii - Age Of Discovery - Effect On Europe
The effect of the Age of Exploration was unprecedented. For millennia it had been the Mediterranean economy that had been the continent's...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindustani Classical Music: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindustani Classical Music - Principles Of Hindustani Music
The two main streams of Indian classical music, Hindustani and Carnatic, have the same structuring principles. The rhythmic organization ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu Sahasranama: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu Sahasranama - Shlokas
Vishnu sahasranama - Recitation and aggregation. An alternative approach is to say the starting prayer, and then say the names collecte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindustani Classical Music: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindustani Classical Music - Instrumental Music
Outside of India, pure instrumental Indian classical music is more popular than vocal music, possibly because the lyrics are not understa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Helsinki: Encyclopedia Ii - Helsinki - Geography
Main article: Geography of Helsinki Helsinki spreads around a number of bays and peninsulas and over a number of islands. Some of the mos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Helsinki: Encyclopedia Ii - Helsinki - Culture
Helsinki can also be considered Finland's culture-capital. Helsinki's two main museums are the Ateneum and the Kiasma, the later displayi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - European Colonization Of The Americas: Encyclopedia Ii - European Colonization Of The Americas - Religious Immigration
Other groups of colonists came to America searching for either an asylum to practice a religion without persecution or a refuge to begin ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - European Colonization Of The Americas: Encyclopedia Ii - European Colonization Of The Americas - Economic Immigrants
Many of the other immigrants to the American colonies came for reasons that were economic. From the beginning of English settlements unti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - El Cid: Encyclopedia Ii - El Cid - Service Under Sancho
El Cid - Early military victories. As a resident of Castile, the Cid was now a vassal of Sancho. Sancho believed that he, as the King'...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - El Cid: Encyclopedia Ii - El Cid - El Cid In Literature Film And Other Media
Literally dozens of works were written about the Cid, which include Le Cid by French playwright Pierre Corneille in 1636; and the three-p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Isabella Of Castile: Encyclopedia Ii - Isabella Of Castile - Name
The Castilian version of her name was Ysabel or Isabel, which traces etymologically to Hebrew Elishabaoth or 'Elizabeth'). Outside of Spa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - International Style Architecture: Encyclopedia Ii - International Style Architecture - Elsewhere
One of the strengths of the International Style was that the design solutions were indifferent to location, site, and climate. This was o...   » Read the article

Article - Hindu Hinduism Sitemap I - A
This is a sitemap for topic pages related to Hinduism. Click on a link and you will find multiple articles related to the topic:  ...   » Read the article