Tag Archives: Hinduism

Indian Summer by Alex von Tunzelmannn The Secret History of the End of the Empire

Posted on January 9, 2014 by annetbell

When I heard about  a seminar on India at the Troy Public Library, I was very excited and braved the low temperatures and the icy streets to attend.We were to read, discuss, and connect  a novel and a non-fiction book … Continue reading →

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Eklingji or Meera Hindu Temple in Rajasthan

Posted on November 18, 2013 by annetbell

One of our first site visits on the north trip to Rajasthan , was to several Hindu temples.  This one called Eklingji or Meera is a complex of actually 108 individual temples. Many are only single rooms for prayer. This … Continue reading →

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Diwali- Festival of Lights

Posted on November 4, 2013 by annetbell

This is a short video showing the people, colors and joyful celebration of Diwali!

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Diwali or Deepavali

Posted on November 3, 2013 by annetbell

Look at these glorious images with all the Indian colors. In a few hours, my Indian friends will begin their celebration !  Happy Diwali!    Celebration of Light with candles twinkling in the winter night! Welcome to the biggest Indian … Continue reading →

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Dhanteras

Posted on October 31, 2013 by annetbell

November 1 will be the celebration of Dhanteras which is the Hindu Celebration of Wealth. The goddess Laxmi ,whom we met at the medieval gates of Ahmedabah, is  honored with sweets. It is a traditional day of well-being for  businesses … Continue reading →

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Happy Karwa Chauth

Posted on October 22, 2013 by annetbell

October 22nd, is celebrated  in Gujarat and  by  Hindi women in the north of India and Pakistan .  Married women are fast and pray all day for the safety, good health, and longevity of life of their husbands. These beautiful … Continue reading →

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Navratri Garba

Posted on October 8, 2013 by annetbell

Indians love to dance!  I am sure you have seen those huge dance scenes in the middle of Bollywood films where the whole casts stops doing whatever they were doing to dance. It must be in their blood and the … Continue reading →

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Reincarnation and Mummification

Posted on August 26, 2013 by annetbell

Hinduism is the  world’s fourth largest religion with seven hundred fifty million  devotees. It was founded in the North of India, 4,000 years ago near the Indus River.  This makes it the oldest exiting religion in the world. 80% of … Continue reading →

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Jagannath Temple-Rath Yatra- Chariot Festival

Posted on August 15, 2013 by annetbell

From the break of dawn, a massive procession of devotees gather at the Jagannath Temple. Large chariots carry idols of Balaram, Kirshna and their sister Subhadra through the narrow windy streets of old Ahmedabad. Afterwards the idols are bathed in … Continue reading →

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Faith Systems

Posted on August 9, 2013 by annetbell

Beliefs have always been an important in understanding  cultures from ancient times until today. This morning, I want to try and tell you about the ancient religions in India and Egypt and compare and contrast their belief systems. Both Hinduism … Continue reading →

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