Hinduism 101: Ganesha, Hindu Elephant God
Ganesha, the much beloved elephant god of India. He is the son of Shiva, Lord of the Brahmacharis (celibates), remover of obstacles, and the Lord of Success. He is the god of wisdom whose image [...]
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10 Important Symbols of Hinduism
1. Om (Aum) – the most important Hindu symbol, often used as the emblem of Hinduism. The eternal, mystical syllable; the syllable that stands for whole universe. It is pronounced with a nasalized ending, halfway [...]
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What are Chortens? A Guide to the Buddhist Monuments of India
“The basic structure of a Chorten consist of a square foundation symbolizing the earth, a dome symbolizing water, and thirteen tapering steps of enlightenment symbolizing the element of fire. These steps lead to a stylized [...]
