A Wisdom Archive on Hindu Mandir

A Mandir is a Hindu temple. It is usually dedicated to a primary deity, called the presiding deity, and other deities associated with the main deity. (In the US though, most mandirs are dedicated to multiple deities.) Most practising Hindus maintain a mandir in their homes for daily worship and meditation. Mandir - Prana Pratishta. Prana Pratishta is the ceremony to invoke the divine spirit/energy into the statue made in God's form. Once this ceremony has been performed the murti (or 'icon' NOT 'idol ... Including:

• Mandir - Prana Pratishta
• Mandir - Elements of Worship
• Mandir - Mandir Construction
• Mandir - Basic norms to be followed in a mandir
• Mandir - Local village deities and temples
• Mandir - Management

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The Laxminarayan Temple, Also called the Birla Mandir, in Delhi, India, was built in 1622 by Vir Singh Deo. It is a temple with a large garden and fountains behind it. The temple attracts thousands of devotees on Janmashtami day, the birthday of Lord Krishna. Because of the inadequate maintenance this beautiful piece of achitectry was receiving, it had to be renovated by Prithvi Singh in 1793. This temple was built in honour of the Hindu goddess of wealth, Laxmi, and ...

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Sai Baba of Shirdi or Shirdi Sai Baba (c. September 27, 1838 - October 15, 1918), born under an unknown name, was an Indian guru and fakir, who is regarded by his Hindu and Muslim followers as a saint. A walking example of religious and communal harmony, Sai Baba lived in a mosque, was buried in a mandir (Hindu temple), embraced several Hindu and Muslim practices and spoke in a language that dre ... Including:

• Sai Baba of Shirdi - His life
• Sai Baba of Shirdi - His religion philosophy and practices
• Sai Baba of Shirdi - His legacy
• Sai Baba of Shirdi - Bibliography

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There are two main styles of Hindu temple architecture: Naagara (Northern) and Dravida (Southern). Most major temples are constructed per the aagama shastras. The Gopuram or distinctive temple tower is an integral element of most hindu temples. ...

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The growth of the Movement to ban cow slaughter in the late 1950s and early 1960s gave rise to the VHP. Senior members of the RSS organized the Parishad to primarily achieve the construction of a Ram Mandir, at the disputed site of the Babri Mosque in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The Lord Rama of the Ramayana is a highly revered incarnation of the Lord Vishnu, and the site where the abandoned mosque stood is consider ...

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In mandirs (Hindu temples) aarti is performed daily by pujaris (priests). There is usually a 'mangala-arati' first thing in the morning, another later in the morning, one at lunchtime, one in the evening and the final arati of the day at sundown. The assembled devotees in the temple sing various types of kirtana and bhajans during the arati ceremony. The pujari performing arati first purifies his hands with sacred water from the acamana cup. He then sprinkles three spoonfuls of water over a conch, and blows ...

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Today a widely beloved saint in India, his face seen adorning the shrines, lockets, billboards and even cars of Hindus and Muslims alike, Shri Shirdi Sai Baba has a large following. While he is recognizable throughout India, his devotees are especially numerous in the state of Maharashtra, the place of his birth. The Samadhi Mandir where he is buried marks a well-known pilgrimage. There are several religious teachers, groups and organizations that promote his teachings, and devotion to him. One prominent organization that does so and also takes care of the shrines and temp ...

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Midnapur got multiple mosques and temples during the Muslim rule. It is an important religious spot for the muslims of India and Bangladesh. Urush Fair of Midnapur is of international fame. -Supply more data on Muslim Culture of Midnapore here The jagannatha mandir of midnapur is an age old temple of the town. The goddess Kali at the Bat tala temple is equally revered by both Hindus and Muslims. As are the numerous majars and durgahs. Among the majars, Dewan Baba's majar near the District Court and Fakir Kua near the Bus Terminous are ...

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In the early 11th century Mahmud of Ghazni launched seventeen invasions of the Hindu parts of India and set up several early forms of government. In 1001 Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi defeated King Jeebal of Kabulistan and marched further into Peshawar and, in 1005, made it the center for his forces. From this strategic location Mahmud was able to capture the Punjab in 1007. the city Mahmud of Ghazni attacked Multan twice, destroying the Sun Mandir, but he didn't stay. ...

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