Varanasi, India, is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is considered a holy city by the Hindus in India. And it also holds some significance to Buddhists, Buddhism was actually founded in Varanasi. (Goldman). Due to these reasons Varanasi receives millions of traveling pilgrims from around the world and in this day and age, traveling is easier than it's ever been, both old and young are traveling more than ever. But for anyone interested in religion or philosophy, they may want to visit Varanasi, instead of Paris, Rome or Prague. Varanasi is one of the most important cities in the history of the world, and has helped shape much of the society we live in today.
The traditional Hindu view on how Varanasi was founded, was that the city
Varanasi has over 1500 temples and shrines, most temples in Varanasi were destroyed in the 17th century due to the Muslim conquests of India. (Goldman). The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, is one of the most famous in the entire world, and receives thousands of visitors and pilgrims every day. It is even mentioned in the Puranas, which are collections of Hindu legends that hold religious significance to the Hindus in India. Many Hindu saints have visited the city as well, such as Adi Shankara. Varanasi has contributed to not just Indian culture, but the entire world. Many important philosophies came out of Varanasi that have a huge following even today. Such as Buddhism and many core tenets of Hinduism. (Garfinkel). Although Varanasi has contributed so much to world history and theology, it is not well known outside of India. There are many unique cultural differences in Varanasi as well, such as the cuisine. A popular dish in Varanasi is ¨Bhang¨, prepared by grounding leaves of cannabis into a paste, and made into food or drink. In Varanasi they have used this for thousands of years, for spiritual reasons. It is also completely legal.
Many great minds and musicians have come out of Varanasi and because of this, Varanasi has a lasting cultural impact in India and abroad. Many popular religious philosophies come out of Varanasi, including Buddhism, and Varanasi has made huge contributions to Hinduism. (Goldman). Varanasi is a great place for someone to visit, if they are interested in religion. Some have even compared Varanasi to Jerusalem and Mecca. Varanasi has made it's mark on the world, and hopefully will continue to do
Venice, with its spectacular canals, is one of the remaining treasures of the Old Italian spirit of ingenuity and architecture. Rather than moving around in cars, Venice has canals where residents move about in gondolas. The city has a rich collection of architectural masterpieces dating back hundreds of years. Some of the popular sights in Venice include the majestic Palazzo Ducale, the Basilica di San Marco, as well as many other churches and palaces that will make you stand aghast in bewilderment at the level of craftsmanship and industry that took to build the structures considering the level of technology at the time. The city of Venice was a wealthy city where the Orient met the West in the old world. Serenade yourself with the art pieces from masters such as Tintoretto, Titian and so mo. Enjoy fresh fish and take part in the fabulous festivals along the Grand Canal of
The Pantheon (Rome) and the Hagia Sophia (Constantinople) are notably two of the most notable sites in both Rome and Istanbul. Being architectural masterclasses in unique ways, the two are landmarks in terms of changing history and defining the culture of the two locations.
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Nathdwara is a small town in Rajasthan, a western state in the Indian subcontinent. The Rajasthan state houses one of the ancient most mountain ranges called the Aravali range. Nathdwara is a part of the Aravali range situated on the banks of the Banas River. Nathdwara means (nath- Lord Krishna, dwara – gate or door) the gate of lord. Nathdwara has a famous temple of Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, as depicted in one of the longest Sanskrit epics the Mahabharata.
I was very nervous to visit the Hindu Mandir. However, once I got there, I saw how beautiful and amazing it really was. It was so beautiful that I thought that I was in a museum instead of a place of worship. It was absolutely nothing as I expected it to be at all. While I was in the Mandir, I felt a sense of honor and serenity and at peace while looking around at all the beautiful art. In addition, I learned many different things because of this visit about Hinduism. The visit made me learn things that I would have never learned if I did not go on the trip. I learned about what a Mandir is, a Mandir functions, the history of Hinduism, their beliefs, and their festival celebrations.
In my Catholic high school, our theology class visited a spiritual space each semester. Synagogues, temples, centers, and mosques were included. The most memorable of these visits was a trip to the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills. At first, I was in awe of the décor—large, intricate murals and statues filled the space, and there were flowers and incense holders in every corner. The tour guide, a Hindu doctor and author, then occupied my interest. He described his belief in pantheism, a view that the Universe is divine in all respects. It was so interesting to hear about a belief contrary to the monotheist, dualist one I was brought up in. It made just as much sense, it was simply explanation of life and its meaning.
In the following essay, I will be comparing and contrasting to architectural pieces by the Indians. The first is the Taj Mahal, a building constructed from white marble that took seventeen years to build in honor of Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal (Z. Haq). This piece of architectural beauty belonged to the Mughal’s, the Muslim emperors in India (Z. Haq). The second is the Great Stupa at Sanchi, a holy, dome shaped structure that covers the body of the Buddha in honor of him and his contributions to Buddhism (Fischer, Julia). Furthermore, this structure was made of ruins, rocks, mud, and covered in bricks (Fischer, Julia). Both pieces of architecture are significant to the Indians, however they do contrast in some ways.
Cannabis is indigenous to central and south Asia. In ancient China, there are writings praising the plant for its medicinal uses. Additionally
Rome, Italy’s capital, is a stretched, city with nearly 3,000 years of influential art, architecture and culture written to share to the world. Ancient Rome was one of the most advanced societies in its time. Ancient Roman culture lasted a long time in the history of the civilization of Ancient Rome. ancient Rome was a joint of the city of Rome which a lot of the activity’s happen. Ancient Rome is known for the prominent Colosseum which is the largest amphitheater ever built. , the , and the Pantheon.The Roman Pantheon is the most maintained and dominant buildings of ancient Rome. It is a Roman temple dedicated to all the gods of ancient Rome. The city also had many other theaters, gymnasiums, and many taverns. most of the population in Rome lived in
Huge population, pollution, peace, snakes, saris, dance, curry, and religion are probably the most popular words that come up when we think about India. India is a well-known country. Although it is a relatively poor country, it has a rich and diverse culture. India is populated by approximately 953 million people. It has been a home for many religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity. The first four mentioned above originated in India (Finegan 151). Seventy percent of the populations are Hindus. In fact, Hinduism is the oldest and third largest religion in the world. Hinduism has deeply influenced Indian society, for several reasons: it has a long history in this place, it is related to the social status of Indians, and it is integrated with the cultural aspects in India.
This essay will discuss the significance of the Taj Mahal on a global scale in context with the themes studied in lectures and tutorials. This essay will explore the architectural significance, along with the representation of religion, criticisms and will closely examine the themes of death and memory and the significance of the Taj Mahal on a global scale.
Voetbal is al tientallen jaren lang volksport nummer één in Nederland. Deze sport blijft nog steeds razend populair en heeft de Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbal Bond (KNVB) nog steeds het hoogste aantal actieve leden in Nederland. Toch verlopen de wedstrijden in het voetbal niet altijd even probleemloos. Uit cijfers van de KNVB valt een stijging in het wangedrag waar te nemen. Deze cijfers geven echter nog maar een klein deel aan, omdat veel incidenten en misstanden in het amateurvoetbal nog onvermeld blijven op het wedstrijdformulier.
The term ‘Hinduism’ can also encompass the morals, key features and general day to day life experiences that many Indians share. The term ‘Hindu’ has its roots in many different traditions and myths, for example, it has been argued (Flood. G 2011) that ‘Hindu’ may have derived from the Persian term for a group of people who lived on the other side of the river Indus which flows through China, India and Pakistan. ...
One of the most famous works of art ever created, the Sistine Chapel lies in the heart of Vatican City. Architecture and interior design give the Chapel a one of a kind facade while the temple’s history sheds light on its implicit value to the Catholic world and renaissance enthusiasts.