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Showing posts with label Nepal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nepal. Show all posts

Hinduism - Where Is The Hindu Kingdom Of Nepal?

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  A little Himalayan country on India's northern border that claims to be the world's sole Hindu monarchy. The fact that over 90...

Hinduism - Where Is The Muktinath Temple Located?

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The temple is at approximately 13,000 feet at the foot of Annapurna, Nepal's tallest peak, and is a holy location (tirtha) at the head...

Hinduism - What Is The Battle of Gyan Vapi?

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   The Naga ascetic soldiers of the Mahanirvani Akhara are said to have fought a battle at Benares. The akhara's forces scored a huge vi...

Hinduism - What Is The Ritual Significance Associated With Hair In Hinduism? What Is Chudakarana(Tonsure Ceremony)?

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Head and facial hair, according to ancient Hindu conceptions of purity and impurity (ashaucha), trap and maintain ritual impurities. In most...

Hinduism - What Is The Gyan Vapi Temple/Well/Pool At Benares?

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Gyan Vapi ("knowledge pool"). The only remaining element of the ancient Vishvanath temple in Benares is a well. The temple was one...

Hinduism - Where Is Guruvayur In India? What Is The Mythology Associated With Guruvayur?

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Sacred location (tirtha) in the Thrussoor district of Kerala, India's southernmost state, located just inland from the Arabian Sea. Guru...

Hinduism - Where Is The Gandaki River?

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  The Gandaki is a river in Nepal. It is one among the Ganges' tributaries, flowing southward from Nepal and entering the Ganges near Pa...

Hinduism - Where Is The Champaran Region In India?

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  The Champaran region is located in northern Bihar, between the Gandaki River and the Nepalese border.  It is now divided into two province...