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| ARTICLES RELATED TO Vesak | | | | |  Vesak: Encyclopedia II - Holiday - Religious holidays
Holiday - Buddhist holidays.
Vesak
Matsuri (in Japan, could also be considered a Shinto holiday)
Blessed Rainy Day in Bhutan
Holiday - Celtic Norse and Neopagan holidays.
In the order of the Wheel of the Year:
Samhain (Celtic): 31 October-1 November, Celtic New Year, first day of winter
Winternights (Norse): 29 October-2 November, Norse New Year
Yule (Norse): 21 December-22 December, winter solstice, Celtic mi ...
See also:Holiday, Holiday - Public holidays, Holiday - Consecutive holidays, Holiday - Religious holidays, Holiday - Buddhist holidays, Holiday - Celtic Norse and Neopagan holidays, Holiday - Christian holidays, Holiday - Hindu holidays, Holiday - Islamic holidays, Holiday - Jewish holidays, Holiday - Bahá'í holidays, Holiday - The Northern Hemisphere winter holiday season, Holiday - Holidays traditionally in the winter holiday season, Holiday - Winter holiday greetings, Holiday - National holidays, Holiday - International holidays secular, Holiday - Other secular holidays, Holiday - Unofficial holidays, Holiday - No holidays? Read more here: » Holiday: Encyclopedia II - Holiday - Religious holidays |
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| | | | | Vesak: Encyclopedia II - Holiday - Religious holidays
Holiday - Buddhist holidays.
Vesak
Matsuri (in Japan, could also be considered a Shinto holiday)
Blessed Rainy Day in Bhutan
Holiday - Celtic Norse and Neopagan holidays.
In the order of the Wheel of the Year:
Samhain (Celtic): 31 October-1 November, Celtic New Year, first day of winter
Winternights (Norse): 29 October-2 November, Norse New Year
Yule (Norse): 21 December-22 December, winter solstice, Celtic mi ...
See also:Holiday, Holiday - Public holidays, Holiday - Consecutive holidays, Holiday - Religious holidays, Holiday - Buddhist holidays, Holiday - Celtic Norse and Neopagan holidays, Holiday - Christian holidays, Holiday - Hindu holidays, Holiday - Islamic holidays, Holiday - Jewish holidays, Holiday - Bahá'í holidays, Holiday - The Northern Hemisphere winter holiday season, Holiday - Holidays traditionally in the winter holiday season, Holiday - Winter holiday greetings, Holiday - National holidays, Holiday - International holidays secular, Holiday - Other secular holidays, Holiday - Unofficial holidays, Holiday - Vanishing holidays, Holiday - No holidays? Read more here: » Holiday: Encyclopedia II - Holiday - Religious holidays |
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| | | | | Vesak: Encyclopedia II - Culture of Asia - Festivals & celebrations Asia has a variety of festivals and celebrations. In China, Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Moon Festival are traditional holidays, while National Day is a holiday of the PRC. In Japan, Japanese New Year, National Foundation Day, Children's Day, The Emperor's Birthday, and Christmas are popular. Buddhist festivals include Vesak and Asalha Puja.
In the mostly Islamic Middle East countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, etc., people must fast in the holy month of Ramadan. In Israel, H ...
See also:Culture of Asia, Culture of Asia - Nationalities and ethnic groups, Culture of Asia - Architecture, Culture of Asia - Art, Culture of Asia - Visual arts, Culture of Asia - Performing arts, Culture of Asia - Mythology and folklore, Culture of Asia - Languages, Culture of Asia - Literature, Culture of Asia - Classical, Culture of Asia - Modern, Culture of Asia - Philosophy, Culture of Asia - Religions, Culture of Asia - Festivals & celebrations, Culture of Asia - Food & drink, Culture of Asia - Culture by people, Culture of Asia - Notes Read more here: » Culture of Asia: Encyclopedia II - Culture of Asia - Festivals & celebrations |
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| | | | | Vesak: Encyclopedia II - Culture of Asia - Festivals & celebrations Asia has a variety of festivals and celebrations. In China, Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Moon Festival are traditional holidays, while National Day is a holiday of the PRC. In Japan, Japanese New Year, National Foundation Day, Children's Day, The Emperor's Birthday, and Christmas are popular. Buddhist festivals include Vesak and Asalha Puja.
In India, Republic Day and Independence Day are important national festivals celebrated by people irrespective of faith. Major Hindu festivals of India include Diwali, Du ...
See also:Culture of Asia, Culture of Asia - Nationalities and ethnic groups, Culture of Asia - Architecture, Culture of Asia - Art, Culture of Asia - Visual arts, Culture of Asia - Performing arts, Culture of Asia - Mythology and folklore, Culture of Asia - Languages, Culture of Asia - Literature, Culture of Asia - Classical, Culture of Asia - Modern, Culture of Asia - Philosophy, Culture of Asia - Religions, Culture of Asia - Festivals & celebrations, Culture of Asia - Food & drink, Culture of Asia - Culture by people, Culture of Asia - Notes Read more here: » Culture of Asia: Encyclopedia II - Culture of Asia - Festivals & celebrations |
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| | | | | Vesak: Encyclopedia II - Culture of Singapore - Festivals The major public holidays reflect the mentioned racial diversity, including Chinese New Year, Buddhist Vesak Day, Muslim Eid ul-Fitr (known locally by its Malay name Hari Raya Puasa), and Hindu Diwali (known locally by its Tamil name Deepavali). Christians constitute a large minority, and Christmas Day, Good Friday, and New Year's Day are also public holidays.
On August 9, Singapore celebrates the anniversary of its independence with a series of events, including the National Day Parade which is the main ceremony. The National Day Parad ...
See also:Culture of Singapore, Culture of Singapore - Festivals, Culture of Singapore - Religion, Culture of Singapore - Racial Harmony, Culture of Singapore - Cuisine, Culture of Singapore - Language, Culture of Singapore - Performing arts, Culture of Singapore - Broadcast and print media, Culture of Singapore - Movies, Culture of Singapore - Notable artists, Culture of Singapore - Recreation and Sports, Culture of Singapore - Popular culture Read more here: » Culture of Singapore: Encyclopedia II - Culture of Singapore - Festivals |
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| | | | | Vesak: Encyclopedia II - Pohela Baishakh - History Under the Mughals, agricultural taxes were collected according to the Hijri calendar. However, as the Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar, the agricultural year does not coincide with the fiscal year. As a result, farmers were hard-pressed to pay taxes out of season. In order to streamline tax collection, the Mughal Emperor Akbar ordered a reform of the calendar. Accordingly, Fatehullah Shirazi, a renowned scholar and astronomer, formulated the Bangla year on the basis of the lunar Hijri and Bangla solar calendars. The new Fasli San (agricult ...
See also:Pohela Baishakh, Pohela Baishakh - History, Pohela Baishakh - Today, Pohela Baishakh - Observance Read more here: » Pohela Baishakh: Encyclopedia II - Pohela Baishakh - History |
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| | | | | Vesak: Encyclopedia II - Salagama - Sub-castes Traditionally, the Salagama were divided into four sub-castes:
Panividakara ('messengers') - headmen
Hewapanne ('soldiers') - militia
Kurundukara ('cinnamon workers') - Cinnamon peelers
Uliyakkara ('servants') - Palanquin bearers and fan bearers
However, in modern times there is a simple two-fold division between the Hewapanne and the Kurundukara. The former are of higher statu ...
See also:Salagama, Salagama - History, Salagama - Origin, Salagama - Colonial period, Salagama - Buddhist revival, Salagama - Modern radicalism, Salagama - Sub-castes, Salagama - Occupations, Salagama - Distinguished Salagamas Read more here: » Salagama: Encyclopedia II - Salagama - Sub-castes |
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| | | | | Vesak: Encyclopedia II - Salagama - History
Salagama - Origin.
The Salagama have a myth of origin ascribing to them 'higher' caste roots. According to this myth Saliyas were of Brahmin origin and were brought across the sea from Malabar (i.e. Kerala) by ship. However, since they would 'lose caste' if they touched the water, they had to be carried ashore by members of the Govigama caste.
The myth of Brahmin origin may have originated in Kerala, where the Saliya have a myth of similar origin . It is significant that in the Kandyan areas the Salagamas were identified as weavers (Wiyana Haali), which is the same as ...
See also:Salagama, Salagama - History, Salagama - Origin, Salagama - Colonial period, Salagama - Buddhist revival, Salagama - Modern radicalism, Salagama - Sub-castes, Salagama - Occupations, Salagama - Distinguished Salagamas Read more here: » Salagama: Encyclopedia II - Salagama - History |
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| | | | | | Vesak: Encyclopedia II - Theravada - Philosophy Theravada promote the concept of Vibhajjavada (Pali), literally "Teaching of Analysis" which uses critical methods of investigation as opposed to blind faith. With this method the answer has to be discovered by the aspirant, after being convinced by valid thought and experience, in order to reach the first glimpse of the goal.
The Theravadins goal is the achievement of the state of Arahant (lit. "worthy one", "winner of Nibbana"), a life where all (future) birth is at an end, where the holy life is fully achieved, where all that has t ...
See also:Theravada, Theravada - History, Theravada - Philosophy, Theravada - Praxis, Theravada - Lay and Monastic Life, Theravada - Meditation, Theravada - Levels of Attainment, Theravada - Festivals and customs, Theravada - Temporary Ordination, Theravada - Buddhist orders within Theravada, Theravada - Criticisms Read more here: » Theravada: Encyclopedia II - Theravada - Philosophy |
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| | | | | Vesak: Encyclopedia II - Theravada - Criticisms The diversity of Buddhist thought has sometimes led to criticism of Theravada by other schools, although it is important to note that such criticism is far from universal, and that Buddhists of different schools often interact on terms of mutual respect. Common critiques of Theravada made by Mahayana Buddhists are that Theravada monks aim to achieve enlightenment only for themselves, and that they lack compassion. However, supporters of Theravada emphasize that their religion does not recognize a self at all—famously, as noted in the canon ...
See also:Theravada, Theravada - History, Theravada - Philosophy, Theravada - Praxis, Theravada - Lay and Monastic Life, Theravada - Meditation, Theravada - Levels of Attainment, Theravada - Festivals and customs, Theravada - Temporary Ordination, Theravada - Buddhist orders within Theravada, Theravada - Criticisms Read more here: » Theravada: Encyclopedia II - Theravada - Criticisms |
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| | | | | Vesak: Encyclopedia II - Indian festivals - Zoroastrian The Parsis account for less than 0.007% of the Indian population, but as Mahatma Gandhi said, they are "in number beneath contempt, but in contribution, beyond compare." The same could be said of their festivals. Unfortunately, like the Parsis themselves, these are private and celebrated primarily within the community. The Parsis use the Shahenshahi ("Imperial") version of the Zoroastrian calendar, which differs significantly from the Qadimi ("Ancient") version that their Iranian co-religionists use. For example, New Year is ce ...
See also:Indian festivals, Indian festivals - Hindu, Indian festivals - Islamic, Indian festivals - Sikhism, Indian festivals - Zoroastrian, Indian festivals - Christian, Indian festivals - Others, Indian festivals - Unofficial Read more here: » Indian festivals: Encyclopedia II - Indian festivals - Zoroastrian |
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| | | | | Vesak: Encyclopedia II - Pohela Baishakh - Today New Year's festivities are closely linked with rural life in Bengal. Usually on Pôhela Boishakh, the home is thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned; people bathe early in the morning and dress in fine clothes. They spend much of the day visiting relatives, friends, and neighbours. Special foods are prepared to entertain guests.
Baishakhi fairs are arranged in many parts of the country. Various agricultural products, traditional handicrafts, toys, cosmetics, as well as various kinds of food and sweets are sold at these fairs. The fairs also ...
See also:Pohela Baishakh, Pohela Baishakh - History, Pohela Baishakh - Today, Pohela Baishakh - Observance Read more here: » Pohela Baishakh: Encyclopedia II - Pohela Baishakh - Today |
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| | | | | Vesak: Encyclopedia II - List of Festivals in India - Zoroastrian The Parsis account for less than 0.007% of the Indian population, but as Mahatma Gandhi said, they are "in number beneath contempt, but in contribution, beyond compare." The same could be said of their festivals. Unfortunately, like the Parsis themselves, these are private and celebrated primarily within the community. The Parsis use the Shahenshahi ("Imperial") version of the Zoroastrian calendar, which differs significantly from the Qadimi ("Ancient") version that their Iranian co-religionists use. For example, New Year is ce ...
See also:List of Festivals in India, List of Festivals in India - Hindu, List of Festivals in India - Islamic, List of Festivals in India - Sikhism, List of Festivals in India - Zoroastrian, List of Festivals in India - Christian, List of Festivals in India - Others, List of Festivals in India - Unofficial Read more here: » List of Festivals in India: Encyclopedia II - List of Festivals in India - Zoroastrian |
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| | | | | Vesak: Encyclopedia II - Salagama - Occupations In the present day, the Salagama predominance in cinnamon cultivation has declined, the higher status of the caste leading to its members abandoning their traditional occupation. Many Salagamas in the Hikkaduwa area became coral miners until the Boxing Day Tsunami of 2004 swept away their villages. The coral-lime kilns gave employment to many more.
The Railway made access to employment in Colombo and other urban centres very much easier, and the caste became a very important part of the working class. Its higher echelons became notabl ...
See also:Salagama, Salagama - History, Salagama - Origin, Salagama - Colonial period, Salagama - Buddhist revival, Salagama - Modern radicalism, Salagama - Sub-castes, Salagama - Occupations, Salagama - Distinguished Salagamas Read more here: » Salagama: Encyclopedia II - Salagama - Occupations |
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| | | | | | | | Vesak: Encyclopedia II - Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam - Terrorists or Freedom Fighters? Despite their support amongst Tamils, the LTTE is accused of terrorism. It is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by several countries, including USA, Britain, India, Australia and Malaysia, and LTTE delegations are barred from the European Union[7]. Sri Lanka itself has lifted its ban on the LTTE to facilitate peaceful negotiations.
Part of the reason for the accusation is its targeting of political figures and non-military officials, and its use of suicide bombers. Between 1991 and 1994, it allegedly assassinated Rajiv Gandhi, La ...
See also:Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam - The military LTTE, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam - The beginnings of the LTTE, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam - The IPKF period, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam - The post-IPKF LTTE, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam - The peacetime LTTE, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam - The LTTE-GoSL ceasefire, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam - From army to quasi-governmental entity, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam - Political activities, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam - Terrorists or Freedom Fighters?, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam - The LTTE and human rights, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam - Notable Attacks Read more here: » Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam: Encyclopedia II - Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam - Terrorists or Freedom Fighters? |
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