Comparing the Goddesses Kali and Durga Appearing in later Vedic literature of the Hindu religion are two goddesses, Durga and Kali. These goddesses have many similarities and differences. Kali and Durga are different in three ways. 1) Durga is a radiant warrior goddess and Kali is a bloodthirsty monster goddess. 2) Durga and Kali are both associated with the Hindu god Shiva. The two goddesses play different roles when they are with Shiva and affect him in different ways. 3) Durga maintains
Faith can be just a definition, and a word, but can it be something more? Is it more than just “confidence or trust in a person or thing?” Does it mean more to the characters and the book of Savitri? Is it important at all to the book? Well, read to find out. In the short story Savitri: A Tale of Ancient India, faith has driven characters’ actions, displayed an important religion, and has taught people lessons. Without faith, impacting decisions the characters make wouldn’t occur, which would make
Shiva’s Family is a tenth century relief sculpture made of sandstone from a region of India known as Uttar Pradesh. The sculpture stands approximately two feet in height, one foot in width, and six inches in depth. This elaborate relief depicts Shiva, Hindu god of destruction, and his wife Parvati (Uma-Mahaeshvara) seated on a lotus, the symbol of the universe, which in turn is supported by the bull Nandin, the vehicle of Shiva. This theme of the divine couple is arguably the quintessential image
Hindu mythology has interesting theories on how the Earth was created and the reincarnation of people, Hinduism is very different to many other mythologies and has some unique key features that make it stand out from the rest. History tells that there are over 330 million gods in Hindu mythology. There are six main gods in Hinduism. Hindu’s have an interesting belief of what happens to them after death, the afterlife Hindus believe in must be met by accomplishing a goal. Hinduism is a unique belief
http://www.lotussculpture.com/ganesh1.html Ganesh is one of the most beloved gods of the Hindu people, as well as the most important. The son of Shiva and Parvati, no spiritual worship in the Hindu belief system is initiated until the Lord Ganesha is invoked. The Lord Ganesha is not only celebrated amongst Hindus, but also Jains, Buddhists and pagans the world over. Many European pagans and wiccas hold Lord Ganesha very highly in their personal pantheon of dieties. They believe that the Lord
Ganesha: An Elephant-Headed Deity Ganesha, the Elephant-Headed God, is the most worshipped god in the Hindu religion most commonly practiced in India. He represents Wisdom and the distinction between good and bad and is the leader of ganas, also known as beings. When Ganesha was created, his creator and/or mother, Parvati had created him out of anger when her husband Shiva’s followers betrayed her due to their loyalty. Parvati being jealous, created Ganesha from the dirt on her body to have someone
For being one of the oldest deities, Varuna, who is the god of the ocean and ruler and creator of the sky, was known for being superior and “all knowing.” He lives in the highest world and has an immense amount of knowledge. The meaning of this god’s name is “he who covers.”. His name also follows the Sanskrit root which means the act of enveloping. It is also said his name may also be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root * or *. Varuna is also dated back to the 14th century where inscriptions
is a small story about the origin of Indian dance. According to Hindu mythology, dance first existed in heaven. There was always a constant conflict between the Asuras and the Devas for wealth and power. The Devas were tired of the Asuras’ greediness and jealousy. It was during this long period of tedium that all the Devas approached Lord Indra too find good ways and means of entertainment. Lord Indra, who was also tired of the Asuras, approached Lord Brahma (believed to be the creator of the Universe)
Vishnu's qualities of preserver and maintener of the universe and the established order make him one of the most popular gods of Hinduism since the Middle Ages.1 He is therefore the most widely worshipped god alongside Shiva, with whom he is part of the Hindu triumvirate of gods. The third god completing this trinity is Brahma. Vishnu's popularity can be explained by the values that he stands for and illustrates. Indeed, he oversees appropriate behaviour and the continuity of order. These qualities
Music plays a vital role in the making of any movie. A good background score can enhance the vibe of a film. Imagine a movie without a fitting background score and the entire movie would fall out of place. Music, in the Indian film industry has a bigger role to play than in any other film industry. Music is also what generates a lot of revenue for the makers and it has an entertainment value which has remained unmatched by any other industry in the world. From our traditional forms of classical music