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Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:55:21 -0400

A mudrā is a symbolic or ritual gesture in Hinduism and...

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:07:26 -0400

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A mudrā is a symbolic or ritual gesture in Hinduism and Buddhism. While some mudrās involve the entire body, most are performed with the hands and fingers. A mudrā is a spiritual gesture and an energetic seal of authenticity employed in the iconography and spiritual practice of Indian religions and traditions of Dharma and Taoism.

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theartofanimation: Serlen

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:18 -0400

theartofanimation:

Serlen

Little late in wishing everyone a Happy Ganesha Chaturthi! What’s your favorite name of Lord...

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:37:49 -0400

Little late in wishing everyone a Happy Ganesha Chaturthi!

What’s your favorite name of Lord Ganesha? Mine’s Ekadantaya!

I haven’t prayed in about a year. It feels peaceful.

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 15:47:37 -0400

I haven’t prayed in about a year. It feels peaceful.

“The greatest illusion in this world is the illusion of...

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:55:07 -0400

“The greatest illusion in this world is the illusion of separation. Things you think are separate and different are actually one and the same.” -Guru Pathik

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Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:45:15 -0400

Furthermore a dress code was in place, which is fine. No dresses or skirts above knee length. The...

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:40:23 -0400

Furthermore a dress code was in place, which is fine. No dresses or skirts above knee length.

The problem is when they only enforced it on only girls who have hit puberty by making them wear a bright orange wrap. And everyone who works there are clearly looking, judging, and laughing at you.

You also have to pay a deposit to wear the wrap and they make it so hard to find where to return the article that unless you spend a good amount of time looking, you basically gave the temple another donation.

Along with my last post about the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple: Swami Vivekananda did not go to...

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:33:35 -0400

Along with my last post about the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple:

Swami Vivekananda did not go to Chicago to tell the world about the “One True Dharma”. He spoke about accepting all religions as paths to God. You’re implying exactly the opposite message he wanted to send.

The installment about the woman in Hinduism always mentioned who the woman was a daugther of or who she was married to. One of the plaques even said that this figure was a great example of how EVEN A WOMAN can be a great Hindu figure.

So much for a modern temple.

The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Delhi is more like an amuesment park than a legitamite temple,...

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:14:42 -0400

The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Delhi is more like an amuesment park than a legitamite temple, in my opinon.

The temple and grounds are gorgeous and well maintained, but it just screams business to me.

Like it has a Coca Cola sponsorship….

Heading to the Motherland for 3 weeks! HIATUS

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:07:16 -0400

Heading to the Motherland for 3 weeks!

HIATUS

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Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:18:34 -0400

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Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:01:18 -0400

lexugosoxo: The Mother of Destruction, Kali.

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:48:41 -0400

lexugosoxo:

The Mother of Destruction, Kali.

carrythewhat: still blown away by this piece -

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:18:31 -0400

carrythewhat:

still blown away by this piece -

shatkona: Kali and Durga Chamunda Devi Temple, Kangra District,...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:47:04 -0400

shatkona:

Kali and Durga

Chamunda Devi Temple, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh

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Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:24:26 -0400

My two cents.

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:19:21 -0400

I suggest taking a college course on Hinduism, reading about the history and politics of India and its various areas, and possibly going to a pilgrimage site before making a cultural appropriation blog on tumblr. (Or anywhere for that matter.)

I am all for defending our culture (I was one of the non-white and non-Christian kids for at least 100 miles where I grew up), but when you’re extremely rude and can’t tell the difference between Durga and Kali, it completely ruins your already weak researched argument.

Please be civil and have a solid debate.

kamalaambadevi: Om Gam Ganapataye Namah!

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:31:30 -0400

kamalaambadevi:

Om Gam Ganapataye Namah!

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Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:25:22 -0400