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Religious and Cultural Activities – The rise and Growth of Sufism Situated between Punjab and Delhi, Haryana had been the scene of frequent warfares which left disturbing effects and made life rather difficult. Although the Muslim rulers, by and large, adopted an intolerant Attitude towards the Hindus and frequently destroyed their holy places, the … Read more
The Bhakti Movement in Indian history represents a movement that popularized devotional surrender to a personally conceived supreme God. Its origins are traced to the Brahamanical and Buddhist traditions of ancient India. It was in south India that it grew from a religious tradition into a popular movement based on religious Equality and broad based … Read more
Islam: Principles and Practices- God, Confession of faith, five pillers of islam Principles Concept of God Islam is often seen as having the simplest doctrines of the major religions. Its most fundamental concept is a rigorous monotheism, called tawḥīd . God is described in chapter 112 of the Quran as: “Say, He is … Read more
Durga Puja is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. The festival is observed for ten days, starting on the sixth day of the Hindu month of Ashwin (SeptemberâOctober). The main day of the festival is the tenth day, which is called Vijayadashami or Dashami. Durga … Read more
Bathukamma Bathukamma is a nine-day festival celebrated by the Telugu people of India, especially in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The festival marks the end of the monsoon season and the beginning of the harvest season. It is also a time to celebrate the goddess Durga, who is said to have killed the … Read more
Christianity Christianity is the world’s largest religion, with over 2.4 billion followers. It is a monotheistic religion that teaches that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the savior of humanity. Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus, as recorded in the Bible. The Bible is the central text of Christianity. It is … Read more
Introduction Ladakh is a region in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a landlocked region located in the Himalayas, and is known for its stunning scenery, its unique culture, and its rich history. Ladakh is also home to a large number of Buddhist monasteries, and Buddhist chanting is an important part of … Read more
Tradition in Vedic Chanting Vedic chanting is a sacred tradition that has been passed down for centuries. It is a way of connecting with the divine through the power of sound. The Vedas are the oldest scriptures in Hinduism, and they contain the sacred chants that are used in Vedic chanting. The Vedas are divided … Read more