Discover the Hindu rituals and ceremonies. Study the various Hindu religious practices and customs, and review the Hindu celebrations of Holi,...
In recent research I came across a young woman who told me how she recited the Rāma-raksa, or “protection of Rāma” mantra, during childbirth. I was struck by the integration of Sanskrit, and this small ritual, into her everyday life. Her Hindu...
In premodern China, the great majority of people held beliefs and observed practices related to death that they learned as members of families and villages, not as members of organized religions. Such beliefs and practices are often subsumed under the umbrella of "Chinese popular religion." ...
Synagogues may have facilities for ritual washing (such as a mikveh) of the hands before prayer, particularly in Orthodox Jewish communities. RITUALS AND PRACTICES Synagogues are where Jewish people assemble to pray, express thanks, and ask for guidance from God. ...
InHinduism, the Sun is Shiva, while the Moon is Shakti, God and Goddess. Shiva is consciousness, while Shakti is the Soul in its manifestation on Earth. Shamanic Moon Ceremonies The Most Shamanic rituals honor the spirit of the natural world. The full moon is worshiped with rituals involving...
In Hinduism, rituals are meant to inculcate spirits of devotion and religiosity and thereby bring God and spirituality into the centre human life. Hindu Rituals primarily involve sacrificial offerings to gods, beings, departed souls, humans and other living beings. The offerings are generally made ...
In this chapter, an attempt is made to review some of the religious practices of Santería’s and Vodun’s (also spelled Vodoun, Vaudun, or Voodoo) devotees. Although rituals and sacrifices that take place in Atlanta will vary greatly from those that take place in Miami, New Orleans, Newa...
While Hinduism is typically viewed as being Vedic, the Tantras are not considered part of the orthodox Hindu/Vedic scriptures. They are said to run alongside each other, The Vedas of orthodox Hinduism on one side and the Agamas of Tantra on the other. However, the practices, mantras and ...
What religion blended Muslim and Hindu beliefs? What are key differences between Jainism and Hinduism? What are Pagan practices? What does Jainism mean? How did Hinduism influence Jainism? What god does Jainism believe in? Who translated the Guru Granth Sahib?
example, parents spoke about the sense of stigma with talking of their pregnancy or infant loss, and frequent encouragement from their family to “move on” and have another baby. In this chapter, we discuss death beliefs and rituals in Buddhism and Hinduism, sharing stories from bereaved ...