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Mandir: Encyclopedia - 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 ...

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Mandir: Encyclopedia II - Mandir - Mandir Construction 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. ...

Whenever I come across news of violence, be it between individuals, mob factions or between countries, a nightmare usually envelops me, of a return to the days of the caveman. But scenes of the incineration of innocents at Godhra and the retaliatory mass live-burning of hundreds in other parts of Gujarat brought back poignant memories of the Partition massacres.

In extenuation, apologists among us could seek to ascribe the latter at least partially to the departing Brits but who do we blame for our own Millennium Abel and Cain act this past week? Only ourselves: In a land which boasts of its sanskriti, sabhyata, and itihaas - noble words uttered from political pulpits especially at election times, what surfaced in the past week is bestiality at its best (worst?).

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Mandir: Baba's Healing Touch Transcended Religion

Sri Shirdi Sai Baba is probably known as much for the miracles he performed in the process of alleviating human suffering as for his eclectic philosophy. However, that does not take away from the fact that he epitomised a great mission - of human brotherhood and religious harmony.

Baba interpreted the religious credo in a rational and existentialist manner. God, he insisted, bore no religious identity, for He could not be fettered by any institution. To him, the spirit of a religion meant more than its identity. And Baba lived by what he propounded.

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Mandir: Enchanting Abode of The Double Devta

Enchanting Abode of The Double Devta

Having been born into a secular Hindu family which venerates a Sufi saint, I have always thought I had a special advantage over my friends whose faith in their respective religions would perhaps be more limiting than mine. So, while we commemorate the Urs of our Pir, we also celebrate Diwali and New Year at his shrine. Are we Muslim, Hindu, Sufi or Christian?

Mandir: Encyclopedia II - Mandir - Elements of Worship

Although the devotee is free to worship in any manner as long as it is respectful and not offensive, some common elements of worship in a mandir are darshan, puja, bhajan, pradakshina and prasad. ...

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Mandir: Encyclopedia - Rajgir

Rajgir is an ancient town, and has reference in Mahabharata, Buddhist and Jain texts. Vestiges of its time-honored and magnificent past still remain, eclipsing even the modern state of Bihar, India, in which it is located. Once a great city, Rajgir is but a village today. Rajgir is about 10 km south of Nalanda and 46 km from Bodhgaya. This place has been associated with Lord Buddha and Mahavira and not only as a place for worship; Rajgir has developed as health and winter resort with its warm water ponds. These baths are said t ...

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Mandir: Encyclopedia - Laxminarayan Temple

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 ...

Mandir: Encyclopedia - Harmandir Sahib

Harmandir Sahib or Hari Mandir (Punjabi: ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ) is the most sacred gurdwara in all of Sikhism, located in Amritsar, Punjab, India. It was previously known as the Golden Temple, but was renamed in March 2005 by the SGPC. The temple is the most important sacred shrine for the Sikhs, who travel from all parts of the world to enjoy the blissful environments and offer their thanks by giving prayers. In addition, the sacred shrine is increasingly becoming a tourist attraction for visitors from a ...

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Mandir: Encyclopedia - Ancient monuments in Ujjain

Following is a list of ancient monuments in Ujjain. Ancient monuments in Ujjain - Temples. Bade Ganesh. This temple contains a huge artistic sculpture of Ganesha. Chintaman Ganesh. Chintaman means "the assurer of freedom from worldly anxieties". The Ganesh idol in this temple is supposed to be swayambhu - born of itself. The artistically carved pillars in the assembly hall date back to the Paramara period. Pir Matsyendranath. Excavations here have yielded artifacts ...

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Mandir: Encyclopedia - BAPS

Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha or BAPS is a branch of the Hindu Swaminarayan sect with more than 1,000,000 followers worldwide and a greater presence outside South Asia than any other Hindu group. Formally established as BSS (Bochasanwasi Shri Swaminarayan Sanstha, later becoming BAPS) on June 5, 1907 CE by Swami Yagnapurushdas, BAPS describes itself as "a socio-spiritual organization with its roots in the Vedas, revealed by Bhagwan ...

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Mandir: Encyclopedia - Anand District

Anand District is an administrative district of Gujarat state in western India. It was carved out of the Kheda district in 1997. Anand is the administrative headquarters of the district. It is bounded by Kheda District to the north, Vadodara District to the east, Ahmedabad District to the west, and the Gulf of Cambay to the south. Anand District - Points of interest. Karamsad - birthplace of Sardar Patel. Dakor - Hindu temple of Lord Ranchodrai a form of Krishna. Pavagadh For ...

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Mandir: Encyclopedia - Vrindavan

Vrindavan, in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh is a town on the site of the original forest of Vrindavana. It is about 15km away from Mathura city, near the Agra-Delhi highway. Also known by the name Vrindaban, Brindavan, or Brindavana, it is the site of the orginal mythic forest or forested region, in which the Hindu deity Krishna spent his childhood. He was raised there in the cowherding village of Gokula by foster parents. Two major categories of the stories of Krishna are placed in this forest. First, there are the st ...

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Mandir: Encyclopedia - Udaipur

Udaipur (उदयपुर) is a city in Rajasthan, India. It is the historic capital of the former kingdom of Mewar, and the administrative headquarters of Udaipur District. Udaipur - Location. Udaipur is located in the mountains of Aravalli Range. It is located in the southern part of Rajasthan near the Gujarat border. Hindu holy town of Nathdwara and popular tourist hill station Mount Abu are near Udaipur. Udaipur - About the city. Udaipur is famous around the ...

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Mandir: Encyclopedia - Bandra

Bandra is a suburb of Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay), popularly nick-named "Queen Of The Suburbs". It is home to a railway station on the Mumbai Suburban Railway, Western line. With one of the largest Catholic populations in Mumbai, Bandra is famous for its churches; Mount Mary's Basilica stands out in particular. Bandra also boasts one of Mumbai's most popular shopping destinations, and millions of people troop onto Linking Road every year. Over the years, Bandra has also gained the title of the "Restaurant Suburb of Mumbai". More restaurants open and close in Bandra every ...