Showing posts with label india. Show all posts
Showing posts with label india. Show all posts
December 04, 2014
October 20, 2014
GANESHA: A POPULAR DEITY IN INDIA
Ganesha is one of the most important deities in India. Ganesha is the deity of wisdom and intellect and the patron of arts and science.He is the remover of obstacles.
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| Añadir leyenda |
What does Ganesha´s mouse symbolize?
December 17, 2013
THE PINK BRIGADE
How should poor women in rural India assert their rights? The Daily Beast's Pracheta Sharma documents how one group has a new take on political resistance.
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When you finish, read this article to learn more about this organization.
After watching the videos, click here to answer the questions related to each of them.
When you finish, read this article to learn more about this organization.
November 14, 2013
DIWALI: A GREAT INDIAN FESTIVAL
The Festival of Lights.
Diwali marks the beginning of a new year in some Hindu calendars. This year it´s 26th October, 2011.
The festival is not only time to make merry but also to worship divine beings considered sacred in Hinduism like Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Mahabali.
The festival is not only time to make merry but also to worship divine beings considered sacred in Hinduism like Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Mahabali.
Today Diwali is celebrated across the world as the "Festival of Light," where the lights or lamps signify victory of good over the evil within every human being .It is commonly celebrated by decorating homes with lamps and candles, bursting of firecrackers and fireworks,eating sweets, praying to Gods and Goddesses, observing religious rituals, wearing new dresses and sending wishes and gifts to one another.
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