Encyclopedia - Most Holy Place: Encyclopedia - Most Holy Place
The Most Holy Place also known as the Holiest of Holies, or Holy of Holies, in Hebrew: Qodesh HaQodashim (Biblical: קֹדֶשׁ הַקּ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Most Holy Place: Encyclopedia Ii - Most Holy Place - Sanctuary
Tabernacle's floorplan The Most Holy Place The Ark of the Covenant The Holy Place Golden Candlestick Golden Altar Table of Showbread ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Most Holy Place: Encyclopedia Ii - Most Holy Place - Mormon Perspective
The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints contains a "Holy of Holies" wherein the church's President—acti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prahlada: Encyclopedia - Prahlada
In Hinduism, Prahlada was a son of Hiranyakashipu, a Daitya who hated the devas, and most especially, Lord Vishnu, the followers of whom ...   » Read the article

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

Article - Sacred Sites: Sacred Waters Around The World.
Since prehistoric times sacred places have exerted a mysterious attraction on billions of people around the world. Ancient legends and mo...   » Read the article

Article - Sacred Places: Sacred Sites, Places And Temples In India
In India we find the oldest continually operating pilgrimage tradition in the entire world. The practice of pilgrimage in India is so dee...   » Read the article

Article - Sacred Sites: Pilgrimage In Ancient Europe - Megalithic And Celtic Sacred Space
For many thousands of years our ancestors have been visiting and venerating the power places of Europe. One culture after another has oft...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditionalist Catholic: Encyclopedia - Traditionalist Catholic
Traditionalist Catholic and traditional Catholic are terms used to refer to Roman Catholics who want to see the worship and customs of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi
Ekam-The Ultimate Oneness Vethan-The Creator Thirumal-The Maintainer Sivan-The Destroyer Vaikundar-The Incarnation The Trinity Akilattira...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiness: Encyclopedia - Holiness
Holiness means the state of being holy, that is, set apart for the worship or service of God or gods. It is most usually ascribed to peop...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anandpur Sahib: Encyclopedia - Anandpur Sahib
Anandpur Sahib is a holy Sikh city and one of the five most holy places in Sikhism. It was created by Guru Tegh Bahadur. Other related a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antioch: Encyclopedia - Antioch
Antioch on the Orontes (Greek Αντιοχεια ἡ επι Δαφνη) is located on the eastern side (left bank) of the Orontes River ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Church Of The Holy Sepulchre: Encyclopedia - Church Of The Holy Sepulchre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, called the Church of the Resurrection (Anastasis in Greek and Սուրբ Հարություն Surp Haru...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holi: Encyclopedia - Holi
Holi or Phagwah (Bhojpuri) is an annual Hindu spring festival. It takes place over two days around late March or early April on a Purnima...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditionalist Catholic: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditionalist Catholic - Practices Of Traditionalist Catholics
Traditionalist Catholics are more likely than Roman Catholics in general to follow: disciplinary practices such as abstaining from meat ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prahlada: Encyclopedia Ii - Prahlada - The Devotee
The story of Prahlada is told in the Seventh book of the Srimad Bhagavatam. It is a fascinating account of how one who is devoted to the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prahlada: Encyclopedia Ii - Prahlada - Attempts To Kill Prahlada
Hiranyakashipu was furious at Prahlada for being a devotee of Vishnu, whom he despised. He attempted to show off his own greatness and tr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dwarka: Encyclopedia Ii - Dwarka - Recent Archeological Findings
The recent underwater studies conducted by the ASI (Archeological Survey of India) reveals the existence of city dated to the time of the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditionalist Catholic: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditionalist Catholic - Places Of Worship
Some traditionalist Catholics attend "Tridentine" Mass within diocesan structures. The Congregation for Divine Worship's circular letter ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditionalist Catholic: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditionalist Catholic - Places Of Worship
Some traditionalist Catholics attend "Tridentine" Mass within diocesan structures. The Congregation for Divine Worship's circular letter ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dwarka: Encyclopedia Ii - Dwarka - Holy City
The city derives its name from word "Dwar" meaning door in Sanskrit. Dwarka is one of the holiest cities in Hinduism and one of the 4 mai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dwarka: Encyclopedia Ii - Dwarka - History
The legend says that Lord Krishna renounced war in Mathura for the greater good (and hence the name Ranchodrai) and founded (and settled ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dwarka: Encyclopedia Ii - Dwarka - Under Water Dwaraka Museum
The proposal for the Dwaraka museum, submitted by the MAU, involves laying a submarine acrylic tube through which visitors can view throu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiness: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiness - Holiness In Protestantism
In Protestantism, especially in American branches of Protestantism of the more Pentecostal variety, holiness has acquired the secondary m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karbala: Encyclopedia Ii - Karbala - About The City
The city is one of Iraq's wealthiest, profiting both from religious visitors and its agricultural produce, especially dates. It is split ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lithuanian Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Lithuanian Mythology - Names From Myths And Legends
This section includes the names of gods, divine or demonic beings, and other personages from Lithuanian myths, legends, folklore, and fai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karbala: Encyclopedia Ii - Karbala - History Of Karbala
The city is extremely ancient – its name is variously said to be derived from Assyrian, Babylonian or Persian roots and it was in use a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Spirit: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Spirit - Christian Views On The Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit - Pentecostalism. The Christian movement called Pentecostalism derives its name from the event of Pentecost, the coming of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Water: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Water - Eastern Orthodox Holy Water
Holy water is used in Orthodox rites of blessing and exorcism, and is the water normally used for baptisms. A quantity of holy water is t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Conservative Holiness Movement: Encyclopedia Ii - Conservative Holiness Movement - History
The Conservative Holiness Movement is an outgrowth of the original holiness movement and is often referred to as one in the same. However...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditionalist Catholic: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditionalist Catholic - Relations With The Holy See
The relations of traditionalist Catholics with the Holy See naturally vary according to their attitude in its regard. In denying the legi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditionalist Catholic: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditionalist Catholic - Relations With The Holy See
The relations of traditionalist Catholics with the Holy See naturally vary according to their attitude in its regard. In denying the legi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Water: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Water - Eastern Orthodox Holy Water
Holy water is used in Orthodox rites of blessing and exorcism, and is the water normally used for baptisms. A quantity of holy water is t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Holy Cities: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Holy Cities - Buddhism
List of holy cities - Tibetan Buddhism. More important then anything inherent to the places is the presence of the holiest leaders, the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Water: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Water - Roman Catholic Holy Water
Holy water figures in Roman Catholic rituals of exorcism. It is also the usual water used in baptisms that occur in a church; however, th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - The Utopian Formula
Ayyavazhi proposes an emancipatory utopia under the banner of Dharma Yukam. The core of the proposal was that Ayya Vaikundar had come to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - New Religious Phenomenon
It may be concluded that Ayyavazhi emerged as a 'new and singular' religious phenomenon. Amidst the various traditions — the sanskritic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Beliefs
Adherents of Ayyavazhi believe in both reincarnation and the Dharma Yukam but condemn the caste system . They also reject the use of murt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Beliefs
Adherents of Ayyavazhi believe in both reincarnation and the Dharma Yukam but condemn the caste system . They also reject the use of murt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - The Utopian Formula
Ayyavazhi proposes an emancipatory utopia under the banner of Dharma Yukam. The core of the proposal was that Ayya Vaikundar had come to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - New Religious Phenomenon
It may be concluded that Ayyavazhi emerged as a 'new and singular' religious phenomenon. Amidst the various traditions — the sanskritic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Najaf: Encyclopedia Ii - Najaf - Najaf's Religious Significance
Najaf is renowned as the site of the tomb of Ali ibn Abi Talib (also known as Imam Ali), who the Shi'a consider to be their founder and f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Najaf: Encyclopedia Ii - Najaf - History
The Najaf area was situated near the Sassanid city of Suristan and at the time of the Sassanids was a part of the Middle Bih-Kavad provin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antioch: Encyclopedia Ii - Antioch - History Of Antioch
Antioch - Prehistory. The site appears not to have been found wholly uninhabited. A settlement, Meroe, boasting a shrine of Anait, call...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodhimandala: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Bodhimandala
Bodhimandala Truth-plot, holy sits, place of Enlightenment, the place where the Buddha attained Enlightenment.    (See als...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditionalist Catholic: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditionalist Catholic - Survey Of Traditional Groups
Traditionalist Catholics have in common dedication to attending Mass celebrated in Latin in accordance with a pre-1970 Roman Missal. Some...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditionalist Catholic: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditionalist Catholic - Traditionalist Beliefs
Traditionalist Catholics believe that they preserve orthodoxy by refusing to accept certain changes introduced since the Second Vatican C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Pantheism And Panentheism
Though Ayyavazhi is mostly connected with the concept of Ekam, some followers advocates Ayyavazhi as Pantheistic, sticking to the concept...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Inclusivistic And Exclusivistic Ideas
This formula of inclusivism and exclusivism was applied in the religio-cultural universe of Ayyavazhi is one that is not found anywhere e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Shamanism
In the prevailing ecstatic religious ambience, some followers of Ayyavazhi have performed some shamanic actions in the worship centers in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Mythology
(Main article: Ayyavazhi mythology) The mythology of Ayyavazhi makes explicit the fact that the essence of this vision is an account of a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Rituals
Main Article:Ayyavazhi religious practices In addition to the philosophical concepts and mythology, the rituals of Ayyavazhi proceed in t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Identity Of Ayyavazhi
Ayyavazhi worship was marked by simplicity. The character of simplicity emerged in Ayyavazhi in contrast to the obscurantism and the 'fea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - History
The religious phenomenon of Ayyavazhi made its presence felt primarily by a movement of people accross the country, and their confluence ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Worship Centers
Pathis and Nizhal Thangals were centers of worship and religious learning established in different parts of the country by devout followe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Dharmic Definition
In the religious universe of Ayyavazhi, the teachings on Dharma has two levels of understanding: One, as a principle of 'righteousness', ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - God
Main article:Ayyavazhi Trinity The theology of Ayyavazhi differs from other monistic religions. It speaks of Ekam, the ultimate Oneness f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditionalist Catholic: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditionalist Catholic - Survey Of Traditional Groups
Traditionalist Catholics have in common dedication to attending Mass celebrated in Latin in accordance with a pre-1970 Roman Missal. Some...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditionalist Catholic: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditionalist Catholic - Traditionalist Beliefs
Traditionalist Catholics believe that they preserve orthodoxy by refusing to accept certain changes introduced since the Second Vatican C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - History
The religious phenomenon of Ayyavazhi made its presence felt primarily by a movement of people across the country, and their confluence a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Worship Centers
Pathis and Nizhal Thangals were centers of worship and religious learning established in different parts of the country by devout followe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Dharmic Definition
In the religious universe of Ayyavazhi, the teachings on Dharma has two levels of understanding: One, as a principle of 'righteousness', ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Pantheism And Panentheism
Though Ayyavazhi is mostly connected with the concept of Ekam, some followers advocates Ayyavazhi as Pantheistic, sticking to the concept...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Inclusivistic And Exclusivistic Ideas
This formula of inclusivism and exclusivism was applied in the religio-cultural universe of Ayyavazhi is one that is not found anywhere e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Shamanism
In the prevailing ecstatic religious ambience, some followers of Ayyavazhi have performed some shamanic actions in the worship centers in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Mythology
The mythology of Ayyavazhi makes explicit the fact that the essence of this vision is an account of a history - a past, a present and a f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Identity Of Ayyavazhi
Ayyavazhi worship was marked by simplicity. The character of simplicity emerged in Ayyavazhi in contrast to the obscurantism and the 'fea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism In The Philippines: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism In The Philippines - History
Hinduism in the Philippines - Precolonial period. Historians speculate that the Philippines was under the Sri Vijaya Empire from the 4t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism In The Philippines: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism In The Philippines - Language
Strong Hindu influences are also common in Filipino languages and vocabulary. These words of Sanskrit origin entered the language via Mal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism In The Philippines: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism In The Philippines - Folklore
The Ramayana and the Mahabharata" are the two great epics of India. Ramayana portrays the battle between good and evil. Rama, with his wi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Land: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Land - Its Meaning In Islam
The term "Holy Land" is used in the Qur'an: And (remember) when Moses said unto his people: "O my people! Remember Allah's favour unto y...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Triveni: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary I On Triveni
Triveni - The place where three holy rivers meet.   (See also: Triveni ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Leopold I Holy Roman Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Leopold I Holy Roman Emperor - Early Life
Intended for the Church, he received a good education but his prospects were changed by the death of his elder brother the German king Fe...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ujjain: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Ujjain
Ujjain: (Sanskrit) A city on the Sipra River, one of the seven sacred Hindu cities; a traditional holy place of Saivism. See: Rudrasha...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Temple: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Temple
temple A dwelling place for the holy. A place within ourselves, such as a dedicated heart, or in the outer world that has been purifi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jewish Symbolism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jewish Symbolism - The Holy Of Holies
The two cherubim icons on the Ark of the Covenant were the only images in the Temple. The Ark of the Covenant was set in the Holy of Holi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mahatmya: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Mahatmya
Mahatmya (Sanskrit). "Magnanimity", a legend of a shrine, or any holy place.   (See also: Mahatmya , Theosophy, Spir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Ghost Fathers: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Ghost Fathers - History
The Spiritans were founded in Paris in 1703 by a wealthy young Breton lawyer, Claude Poullart des Places, from Brittany. Having opted for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charlemagne: Encyclopedia Ii - Charlemagne - Cultural Significance
Charlemagne enjoyed an important afterlife in European culture. One of the great medieval literature cycles, the Charlemagne cycle or the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jewish Symbolism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jewish Symbolism - The Symbolic Values Of Numbers
The number three was the symbol of holiness. The Holy of Holies occupied one-third, and the Holy Place two-thirds, of the entire Temple. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lothair Iii Holy Roman Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Lothair Iii Holy Roman Emperor - Dispute With The Staufens
During his reign, a succession dispute broke out between the houses of Welf and Staufen, the latter which was led by Frederick II and his...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Triveni: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Iii On Triveni
TRIVENI: the place where three holy rivers meet   (See also: TRIVENI , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Bod...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Badari: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Badari (badhari)
Badari: Badari (Badhari). Very holy place in the Himalayas.   (See also: Badari , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit D...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kethumala: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Kethumala (kethumaala)
Kethumala: Kethumala (Kethumaala). Holy place in Jambudwipa.   (See also: Kethumala , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pradakshina: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iii On Pradakshina
Pradakshina: The act of worshipful walking around a holy temple, shrine or place. Always done clockwise.   (See also: Pradaksh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sanctuary: Encyclopedia Ii - Sanctuary - Sanctuary As A Sacred Place
In Europe, Christian churches were usually built on a holy spot, generally where a miracle or martyrdom had taken place or where a holy p...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tirthayatra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Tirthayatra
tirthayatra: (Sanskrit) "Journeying to a holy place." Pilgrimage.   One of the five sacred duties (pancha nitya karmas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mount Ślęża: Encyclopedia Ii - Mount Ślęża - Sacred Mountain
At least as far back as the 7th century BC Mount Ślęża was a holy place of the tribes of Lusatian culture. It was then settled by the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lithuanian Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Lithuanian Mythology - History Of Scholarship
Although the pre-Christian religion in Lithuania died out much later than in any other European country, actual information on Lithuanian...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lithuanian Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Lithuanian Mythology - The Periods Of Lithuanian Mythology
Pre-Christian mythology is known mainly through speculation and reconstruction, although the existence of some mythological elements, kno...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lithuanian Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Lithuanian Mythology - The Elements Of Lithuanian Mythology
Lithuanian mythology - God and nature. Stories, songs, and legends of this kind describe laws of nature and such natural processes as t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lithuanian Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Lithuanian Mythology - Actual Names From Older Sources
This section contains those names of Lithuanian gods or other mythical beings that are mentioned in old treatises on history or philosoph...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lithuanian Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Lithuanian Mythology - Unconfirmed Names
These are names of gods and other mythical beings that are known from one source only, having no relevant description which allows them t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Penetralia: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Penetralia
Penetralia (Latin) [from pen within]   The inner parts of a house, etc.; hence also a shrine or sacred chamber, a Holy of Holies....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jerusalem Law: Encyclopedia Ii - Jerusalem Law - Text Of The Law
"Basic Law: Jerusalem, Capital of Israel Jerusalem, Capital of Israel: 1. Jerusalem, complete and united, is the capital of Israel. Seat ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tirthikas: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Tirthikas
Tirthikas (Sanskrit) [from tirtha holy place]   The holy ones; "the Brahmanical Sectarians 'beyond' the Himalayas called 'in...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aparadha: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Aparadha
Aparadha - offenses committed against the holy name, the Vaisnavas, the guru, the sastras, the holy places, the Deity and so on. The v...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Adytum: Parapsychology Dictionary On Adytum
Adytum: From the Greek term 'aduton', which means a place to which entrance is forbidden. This is a term alternatively used with 'san...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Beard Dreams Symbol: Christian Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Beard
Beard: To esteem someone highly. (See also the book "In A Dream, In A Vision of the Night" by Susan Noone Riddle). (Ps. 133:...   » Read the article