Define Holy books. Holy books synonyms, Holy books pronunciation, Holy books translation, English dictionary definition of Holy books. Noun 1. religious text - writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity religious writing, sacred text, sacred wr
HinduismBrahminThailandLooking closely at the figures of the Brahmin and the hermit in Thai Buddhism, the author argues that, despite the prevalence of these figures in modern and pre-modern Thai art, literature and ritual, it should not be assumed that the presence of statues of Brahmins, ...
Clay figures of the deity are made, and after being worshipped for a few days, thrown into the water. Sixteen consecutive lunar days are devoted to the performance of Śrāddhas in the dark half of Bhādra, which is therefore called the Pitṛi-paksha (see p. 308). Durgā-pūjā...
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In the four corners of the square are the eight figures of the Vajra Tārās , with two of them in each corner. Four guardian Mahārājas are on the four sides, in the gates of the square. All figures are seated on lotus pedestals, the male deities have a threefold uṣṇīṣa ...