The body of 28-year-old Everest climber and Sherpa guide Karma Gyalzen is cremated May 27, 2003, in Kathmandu, Nepal. Paula Bronstein/Getty Images Hinduism is unique among the world's major religions in mandating cremation, called antim-sanskar ("last rite") or antiesthi ("last sacri...
How old is the Mahabharata?An Epic Poem:The Mahabharata along with the Ramayana forms the history of Hinduism and ancient India. The Mahabharata is, as far as is known, the longest poem ever written. In its longest version, there are more than 200,000 lines in addition to prose passages....
They have a unique religion which is based on Hinduism but also has elements of Buddhism as well. It is called Bali Hindu Dharma. I am just learning more about it but it sounds fascinating. My other new subject is Spanish. It’s really difficult to learn a new language but I know it ...
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Christianity is one of the world’s most widespread religions, next being Islam and Hinduism. It is considered a monotheistic religion, even though it has started controversy because the holy trinity is considered 3 Gods, it is also part of the Abrahamic phase along with Judaism and Islam. Acc...
its multicultural populace. The city has long stood out as a shining example of a diverse place that works – and is in fact strengthened by its diversity. Malays, Chinese and Indians are the major ethnic groups, with Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism as the dominant religions....
Tens of thousands of people are flocking to a provincial southern temple, seeking hope in tough times.
James Biddulph is executive headteacher at the University of Cambridge Primary School English: ‘Resist the temptation to go back to the “good old days”’ How best to prepare for this term? First, the obvious: be kind to yourself, your colleagues and your students. It’s been a stressful...
service which is rendered in a spirit of joy.” Growing up in a church and with two older siblings only furthered my opportunities to serve, but now that my siblings have both graduated and I am old enough to drive, I am discovering that it is my choice to give up my time for ...
Fasting is a spiritually important aspect of most major religions, including Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Mahatma Gandhi, the famed spiritual and political leader and humanitarian, referred to a complete fast as "the truest prayer." He conducted fasts throughout his life for religious...