Yatra - Pilgrimage.

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Dharma yatras:

Dharma yatras: pilgrimages (SSS-IV)

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yatra:

pilgrimage

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On his return from a pilgrimage to Amarnath, Swami Vivekananda hardly spoke to anyone. A disciple asked him what the matter was. "Oh that," said the otherwise fiery monk: "Since visiting Amarnath I feel as if Shiva is sitting on my head all 24 hours, not coming down for even a moment!"

Many of us go on pilgrimages, but not all our experiences are similar. Individual narrations differ in content and feeling. Every individual has a different experience to relate. All perceptions and reactions stem, however, from a common desire to forge a close relationship with the Divine. And it is this personal experience that makes a pilgrimage so different from a holiday or business trip.

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Traditionally, going on a tirtha or pilgrimage is believed to present an ideal occasion for soul-searching. The more arduous the journey, the greater the opportunity to reflect. A yatra is a good time - when the temporal and the timeless meet - to try and expand our understanding of our own selves and the Absolute. This is the spirit of the annual pilgrimage to the hallowed cave-shrine of Amarnath.

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Jagannath is a Sanskrit term used to describe a deity form of Krishna. The term means master (nath) of the universe (jagat). Jagannath is a special very merciful form of Krishna who is very popular among vaishnavas. There are two interesting stories associated with this deity. First is the story of how Krishna appeared to a great devotee of the lord, King Indradyuma and ordered him to carve a deity from a log he would find washed up on the sea shore. King Indradruma found a mysterious old Brahmin carpenter ...

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Uma Bharti (born May 3, 1959, Madhya Pradesh, India) is an Indian politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She was the first woman to be the Chief minister of Madhya Pradesh. The Sanyasin: Uma has told people close to her that she has two identities. One belongs to a sadhu who saved her life (and died the very same day), when she was three. He’s the sanyasi within her. He’s why she could give religious discourses in 75 ...

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The following is a List of Festivals in India: Indian festivals - Hindu. Diwali Bhaubeej Dussehra or Daserra Kumar Purnima Chhath Holi Makar Sankranti Pongal Mahashivratri Ugadi Gudi Padwa Ramanavami Baisakhi Onam Raja Shankranti Puri Jaganath Ratha yatra Ganesh Puja Saraswati Puja PrathamAstami Krishna Janmastami Including:

• Indian festivals - Hindu
• Indian festivals - Islamic
• Indian festivals - Sikhism
• Indian festivals - Zoroastrian
• Indian festivals - Christian
• Indian festivals - Others
• Indian festivals - Unofficial

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The term juggernaut is used to describe any literal or metaphorical force regarded as unstoppable; that will crush all in its path. In Britain, it is also used to refer to any large and heavy lorry. The word is derived from the Sanskrit Jagannāth, meaning "Lord of the universe", it is one of the many names of Krishna from the ancient Vedic scriptures of India. One of the most famous of Indian temples is the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Orissa, which has the Ratha Yatra (chariot procession), an annual procession of c ...

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In the Hindu religion, Dhanu, which is generally referred to as Dhanu Yatra, is a festival holiday relating to Lord Krishna's visit to Mathura. This visit was made to witness the ceremony of Bow. This event is observed in a colourful festival at Bargarh. During this festival, which runs from the 16 December until the beginning of January, Bargarh becomes known as Marthura, the Jura river becomes Yamuna and the village Amapalli, (which is situated on the other bank of the river), becomes Gopa. Different acts ...

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Gayatri (gāyatrī) is the feminine form of gāyatra, a Sanskrit word for a song or a hymn. It can be:- The name of a Vedic poetic meter of 24 syllables (three lines of eight syllables each), see Vedic meter. Any hymn composed in this meter. In Hinduism, it is one mantra in particular, and a goddess as its personification. It was written and developed by one of the greatest brahmarishi sages, Vishwamitra. Gayatri - Mantra. The Gayatri Mantra is the ...

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• Gayatri - Text
• Gayatri - Translation
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• Gayatri - External link
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Jagannath Sanskrit is the name of the presiding deity of the eponymous temple situated in the temple town of Puri, in Orissa, India. ...

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Jagannath, Jagannath - Jagannatha Puri

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Born May 3, 1959 At age 5, started giving religious discourses By 16, she attained fame for discourses on the Ramayana She began travelling around the country to broaden her experience Decided early on not to marry and remain a Sadhvi, committed to Hindutva. Known as “Didi” to her followers Travelled to 75 countries to give discourses 1980 — Entered politics after coming into contact with Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia 1984 — First contested Lok Sabha elections from Khajuraho at age of 25; lost in the post-Indira Gandhi assassination sympathy wave 19 ...

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Uma Bharti, Uma Bharti - Discourses and disputes

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pada-yatra

a traveling missionary festival, conducted mainly on foot.

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There have been numerous saints who have seen Hanuman in modern times, notably Tulsidas (16th century), Sri Ramdas Swami (17th century), and Raghavendra Swami (17th century). Others have also testified to his presence wherever the Ramayana is read: (in Sanskrit, not transliterated) Yatra Yatra Raghunath Kirtanam Tatra Tatra Krita Mastaka anjalim Bashpawari Pari purna lochanam Marutim nammascha rakshas antakam Which means That wherever the deeds of Sri Rama are sung, At all such places does Hanuman cry tears of devotion and joy, At all such plac ...

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Hanuman, Hanuman - Birth, Hanuman - Childhood, Hanuman - Hanuman in the Ramayana War, Hanuman - After the Ramayana War, Hanuman - Presence of Hanuman, Hanuman - Hanumad Ramayana, Hanuman - Temples for Hanuman, Hanuman - Flag of Hanuman

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Hall 1, named 'Sahajanand Pradarshan', features life-like robotics, dioramas, and scenes from Swaminarayan's life, portraying his message of peace, harmony, humility, service to others and devotion to God. Hall 2, named Nilkanth Kalyan Yatra, houses Delhi's first and only large format screen. The theatre shows a movie specially commisioned for the complex that shows the journey Swaminarayan made during his teenage ...

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Akshardham, Akshardham - The Mandir, Akshardham - The Exhibitions, Akshardham - The Yagnapurush Kund, Akshardham - The Bharat Upavan, Akshardham - The Yogi Hraday Kamal, Akshardham - Other Features

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The Shantadurga temple at Fatorpa, resorted to by both Hindus and Christians, holds its Zatra (i.e., Rath-Yatra or Pilgrimage-festival) on the ninth day of the Hindu month of Margashirish. It falls in Goa's cool season, sometime in December-January. Huge crowds from all over Goa make their way to this small remote village in the district of Quepem, some 5 km from Cuncolim. During the Zatra, a tall, intricate, decorated, three-tiered wooden chariot (rath), into which the idol of the deity is placed, is and drawn by ...

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Canacona, Canacona - Tourism, Canacona - Tourist attractions, Canacona - Wildlife, Canacona - Culture, Canacona - Anjediva

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Image:Nishan Pad Yatra.jpg Shyamji is also worshipped in the form of Lord Krishna. Thus, the vigour in the festivity mood derives its flavour from the fickle and colourful nature of Lord Krishna. The most important festival is the Falgun Mela in Khatushyamji which occurs in the month of falgun dashami to dwadashi just 3-4 days earlier from the great indian festival Holi. A large crowd visit here across india to enjoy a flash of baba shyam's idol. The great singers across all over the country come here ...

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Khatushyamji, Khatushyamji - Introduction, Khatushyamji - Some popular names, Khatushyamji - Location, Khatushyamji - Nearest Places, Khatushyamji - How to Reach, Khatushyamji - In and around the temple, Khatushyamji - Brief of the deity, Khatushyamji - Architecture of the temple, Khatushyamji - Important architectural characteristics, Khatushyamji - Religious aspects of temple, Khatushyamji - Unique features of the temple, Khatushyamji - Temple timings, Khatushyamji - Around the temple, Khatushyamji - Festivals, Khatushyamji - Ekadashi / Dwadashi, Khatushyamji - Shri Shyam Stuti, Khatushyamji - Accommodation, Khatushyamji - Devotees, Khatushyamji - Singers

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Oriya is the state's official language. The state has a very opulent cultural heritage, one of the richest in India, and the capital city of Bhubaneswar is known for the exquisite temples that dot its landscape. The famous classical dance, Odissi originated from Orissa. Other popular cultural interests include the well known Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, known for its annual Rath Yatra or Car Festival, the unique and beautiful applique artwork of Pipili, silver filigree ornamental works from Cuttack, the Patta chitras (silk pain ...

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Orissa, Orissa - Geography, Orissa - History and culture, Orissa - Interesting facts about the state, Orissa - Demographics, Orissa - Religion temples and festivals, Orissa - Politics, Orissa - Economy, Orissa - Education, Orissa - Research Institutes, Orissa - Universities, Orissa - Management Colleges, Orissa - General Colleges, Orissa - Engineering Colleges, Orissa - Medical Colleges, Orissa - Rehabilitative Education, Orissa - Ayurvedic Colleges, Orissa - Homoeopathic Colleges, Orissa - Oriya People, Orissa - Transportation, Orissa - Airports, Orissa - Seaports, Orissa - Districts

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TIRTHA-YATRA: pilgrimage

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