Category: Religious symbols Chinese (Wu Xing) Japanese (Godai) Earth (地) | Water (æ°´) | Fire (火) | Air / Wind (風) | Void / Sky / Heaven (空) Hinduism (Tattva) and Buddhism (MahābhÅ«ta) Vayu / Pavan — Air / Wind Agni / Tejas — Fire Akasha — Aether Prithvi / Bhumi — Earth Ap / Jala — Water Bön New Zealand Agni is a Hindu and Vedic deity. ... Image:StandngBuddha. ... For the Naruto jutsu, see Chakra (Naruto). ... For other uses, see Dharma (disambiguation). ... Hinduism (known as in modern Indian languages[1]) is a religious tradition[2] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... For other uses, see Karma (disambiguation). ... Kali (Sanskrit ) is a goddess with a long and complex history in Hinduism. ... “Mahabharat” redirects here. ... Patañjali as an incarnation of Adi Sesha Patañjali (DevanāgarÄ« पतञ्जलि) is the compiler of the Yoga Sutra, a major work containing aphorisms on the philosophical aspects of mind and consciousness, and also the author of a major commentary on Paninis Ashtadhyayi, although many scholars do not consider... For other uses, see Siva (disambiguation). ... In Vedic religion, Varuna (Devanagari:वरुण, IAST:) is a god of the sky, of rain and of the celestial ocean, as well as a god of law and of the underworld. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Bhargava Rama (Discuss) Parashurama Bhargava (Sanskrit: परशुराम भार्गव) or Parasurama (Axe-wielding Rama) is the Sixth avatar of Vishnu, belongs to the Treta yuga, and is the son of Jamadagni & Renuka. ... Vishnu (IAST , Devanagari ), (honorific: Sri Vishnu) also known as Narayana is the Supreme Being (i. ... This article is about the Hindu deity. ... Bronze Chola Statue of Nataraja Nataraja (literally, The King of Dance) is the dancing posture of Lord Åšiva, the aspect of God as the Destroyer in Hinduism. ... For the television series by Ramanand Sagar, see Ramayan (TV series). ... Rama ( in IAST, in DevanāgarÄ«) or Ramachandra is a legendary or historical king of ancient India. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article is about the symbol. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... A sculpture of a Hindu yogi in the Birla Mandir, Delhi A yogi or yogin (in Sanskrit: योगी yogini is used as a feminine alternative) is a term for one who practices yoga. ... The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (Hindi: , English: ), also known as the Sangh or the RSS, is a Hindu nationalist organization in India. ... For other uses, see Indra (disambiguation). ... Hindu mythology is a term used by modern scholarship for a large body of Indian literature that details the lives and times of legendary personalities, deities and divine incarnations on earth interspersed with often large sections of philosophical and ethical discourse. ... The following is a list of articles on Hindu subjects. ... In the Vedic religion is Akasha, the Sky Father, husband of Prithvi and father of Agni and Indra (RV 4. ... Prithvi (pá¹›thivÄ«) is the Hindu earth-god. ... mistakenly claimed to be a Hindu god who later split into Dyaus and Prthivi. ... This article is about the Hindu god Kasyapa. ... // In Hinduism In Hindu mythology, the Asura (Sanskrit: असुर) are a group of power-seeking deities, sometimes misleadingly referred to as demons. ... In Indian and Hindu mythology, Sesha is a naga (serpent). ... Balarama, next to the river Yamuna. ... In Hinduism, the s are a group of solar deities, sons of Aditi and Kashyapa. ... In Hinduism, Aditi (Sanskrit - limitless) is a goddess of the sky, consciousness, the past, the future and fertility. ... Within Hinduism a large number of personalities, or forms, are worshipped as deities or murtis. ... Rudra (Sanskrit: रुद्रः) (Howler) is a Rigvedic God of the storm, the hunt, death, Nature and the Wind. ... In Hinduism, Diti is an earth goddess and mother of the Maruts with Rudra. ... In Hinduism, Airavata (ऐरावत) is a white elephant who carries Lord Indra. ... An apsaras from the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, China. ... // In Hinduism, the Gandharvas (Sanskrit: गंधर्व, gandharva) are male nature spirits, husbands of the Apsarases. ... This article is about the Vedic plant and ritual. ... Brihaspati yantra Brihaspati is the name of a Vedic deity, personification of piety and religion, the chief offerer of prayers and sacrifices, represented as the Purohita of the gods with whom he intercedes for men. ... In Hindu mythology, Budha (not to be confused with Buddha) is the name for the planet Mercury, a son of Chandra (the moon) with either Tara or Rohini. ... This article is about the Hindu moon deity. ... In Hinduism, Daksha, the skilled one, is an ancient creator god, one of the Prajapatis, the Rishis and the Adityas, and a son of Aditi and Brahma. ... In Hinduism, Prasuti is the wife of Daksha, and mother of many daughters by him, including Rohini and Sati. ... In Hinduism, Prajapati is Lord of Creatures, thought to be depicted on ancient Harappan seals, sitting in yogic posture, with an erection and what appear to be bison horns. ... A rishi (Sanskrit ऋषि: ) is a Hindu saint or sage. ... In the early Vedic religion, Vritra (Sanskrit: वृत्र (DevanāgarÄ«) or (IAST)) the enveloper, was an Asura and also a serpent or dragon, the personification of drought and enemy of Indra. ... In Hinduism, Trisiras is the three-headed son of Tvashtri. ... In Hinduism, Surya (Devanagari: सूर्य, sÅ«rya) is the chief solar deity,one of the Adityas, son of Kasyapa and one of his wife Aditi[1] ,in Nordics Tyr he is said to be the son of Dyaus Pitar. ... Yamuna personified as a goddess, riding a tortoise For other uses, see Yami (disambiguation). ... Incarnation of Vishnu as a Fish, from a devotional text. ... A carving of the Kurma avatar on a pillar at the Vittala Temple, Hampi, India Kurma is also an alternative transliteration of korma. ... Varaha is the third avatar of Vishnu, a boar sent to defeat Hiranyaksha, a demon who had taken the Earth (prthivi) and carried it to the bottom of what is described as the cosmic ocean in the story. ... In Hinduism, Hiranyaksha was a demon killed by Varaha after taking the Earth to the bottom of the ocean. ... Yoga Narasimha form at a temple in Vijayanagara, Hampi, India (man-lion) (also spelt as Narasingh, Narasinga) (नरसिंह in Devanagari) is described as the fourteenth incarnation (avatara) of Vishnu within the Puranic texts of Hinduism [1] who takes the form of half-man / half-lion, having a human torso and lower... In Hinduism, Hiranyakashipu (or Hiranyakasipu) was a demon whose younger brother, Hiranyaksha was killed by Varaha, one of the avatars of Vishnu. ... In Hinduism, the Daityas were the children of Diti. ... In Hinduism, Vamana is the fifth avatar of Vishnu, a dwarf. ... In Hinduism, Jamadagni is the father of Parashurama, one of the avatars of Vishnu. ... In Hinduism, Kartavirya Arjuna (Hindi: कार्तवीर्य अर्जुन, IAST: KārtavÄ«rya Arjuna), was king of ancient kingdom during Ramayana period with capital at Mahishamati. ... For other uses, see Ganesha (disambiguation). ... For the Harry Potter character, see Parvati Patil. ... Lakshmi is a common aspect of Shakti Shakti meaning force, power or energy is the Hindu concept or personification of Gods female aspect, sometimes referred to as The Divine Mother. Shakti represents the active, dynamic principles of feminine power. ... It has been suggested that Shri Vidya be merged into this article or section. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... In Hinduism, Durga (Sanskrit: , Bengali: ) is a form of Devi, the supreme goddess. ... In Hinduism, Savitri (also Savitr, Savitar) is a solar deity and one of the Adityas. ... In Hinduism, Dhatri (earth) is a solar deity and one of the Adityas. ... In Hinduism, Bhaga is an ancient god of wealth and marriage, and one of the Adityas. ... In Hinduism, Virabhadra(Veerabhadra) (Sanskrit: वीरभद्र, IAST: VÄ«rabhadra) is a super being created by Shiva. ... In Hinduism, Svaha is a minor goddess, wife of Agni. ... In Hinduism, Devaki is the wife of Vasudeva and mother of Krishna and Balarama. ... Krishna and Balarama meet their parents. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... In Hinduism, Yasoda is a peasant woman and foster-mother of Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu. ... A depiction of Ravana, Hindu rakshasa King of Lanka In Hinduism, Ravana; sometimes transliterated as Raavana or Ravan or Revana) is the principal antagonist of Rama in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. ... This article is about the demon in Hindu mythology. ... This article is about a divine entity in Hinduism. ... In Hindu traditions, Kalki (Sanskrit: कल्कि; also rendered by some as Kalkin and Kalaki) is the tenth and final Maha Avatara (great incarnation) of Vishnu the Preserver, who will come to end the Kali Yuga, (The Age of Darkness and Destruction). ... In Hinduism, the Rbhus (singular Rbhu) are the gods of crafts, artisans, horses and also solar deities. ... For other uses, please see Arjun. ... In Hinduism, (Sanskrit: स्वर्ग) Svarga (or Swarga) is set of nether worlds located on Mt. ... For the mountain in Tanzania, see Mount Meru, Tanzania. ... RTA is a TLA that could mean: Chicagos Regional Transportation Authority (AAR reporting mark RTA) Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Road Traffic Accident, see car accident Roads and Traffic Authority, in New South Wales, Australia Renal Tubular Acidosis Riverside Transit Agency, in Riverside County, California Rewriting Techniques and Applications... In Hinduism, Adimurti is one of Vishnus avatars. ... Ahalya (Sanskrit: अहल्या, ahalyā) was the wife of Rishi Gautama. ... Kubera (also Kuvera or Kuber) is the god of wealth and the lord of Uttaradisha in Hindu mythology. ... Ambika (अम्‍बिका) was the daughter of King of Kashi and wife of Vichitravirya, King of Hastinapur. ... According to minor Hindu narative, Ammavaru is an ancient goddess who laid the egg that hatched Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. ... In Hinduism, Anala (living) is one of the Vasus, gods of the material world. ... In Hinduism, the Vasus are attendant deities of Indra, and later Vishnu. ... In Hinduism, Anila Wind is one of the Vasus, gods of the elements of the cosmos. ... In Hinduism, Dharā Support is one of the Vasus, gods of the physical cosmos. ... In Hinduism, Andhaka often refers to a malevolent demon. ... In Hinduism, the Angiris (or Angiras) are a group of angels responsible for watching over humans performing sacrifices. ... In Hinduism, Anumati (divine favor) is a lunar deity and goddess of wealth, intellect, children, spirituality and prosperity. ... In Hinduism, Anuradha is a goddess of good luck. ... In Hinduism, Apam Napat is the god of fresh water, such as in rivers and lakes. ... In Hinduism, Aranyani is a goddess of the forests and the animals that dwell within it. ... Ardhanarishvara (half male-half female God) Note the sculptures left is female and the right is male, depicting Shiva and his consort Shakti/Parvati. ... The Guardians of the Directions (Sanskrit Aṣṭa-Dikpālas) are the deities who rule the eight directions of space according to Hinduism and Vajrayāna Buddhism - especially Kālacakra. ... In Hinduism, Nirrith is one of the Ashta-Dikpalas, representing the southwest. ... In Hinduism, Aslesa or Aslesas is one of many goddesses of bad luck and misfortune. ... In Hinduism, the Astomi (Sanskrit: अस्तोमि) are an ancient legendary race of people who had no need to eat or drink anything at all. ... In Hinduism, Asvayujau is the goddess of good luck, joy and happiness. ... In Hinduism, Atharvan is a legendary sage and seer, and one of the Rishis, said to have composed the Atharvaveda. ... The Hindus worship as God Lord Ayyappan, Malayalam അയ്യപ്പന്‍, one of southern India’s most revered deities. ... In Hinduism, the ten mahavidyas (Great Wisdoms) are aspects of Devi. ... In Hinduism, Dhumavati is one the of mahavidyas (Great Wisdoms); she is one of the many aspects of Devi. ... In Hinduism, Banka-Mundi is a goddess of the hunt and fertility. ... In Hinduism, Bhadra is a goddess of the hunt and one of Shivas servants. ... In Hinduism, Bharani is a goddess of bad luck, and a daughter of Daksha, and wife of Chandra. ... In Hinduism, Bharat Mata is a relatively modern mother goddess of fertility. ... Bhavani is a ferocious aspect of Hindu goddess Shakti or Devi. ... A motif depicting Bheema in the battle ready posture. ... Chinese Wood (木) | Fire (火) Earth (土) | Metal (金) | Water (æ°´) Japanese Earth (地) | Water (æ°´) | Fire (火) | Air / Wind (風) | Void / Sky / Heaven (空) Hinduism and Buddhism Vayu / Pavan — Air / Wind Agni / Tejas — Fire Akasha — Aether Prithvi / Bhumi — Earth Ap / Jala — Water In Hinduism, Vayu (Sanskrit वायु (properly transliterated as Vāyu), also known as Vāta वात, Pavana पवन, or Pr... Sage Bhrigu approached by other sages, as part of Sri Venkatachala Mahatyam The Bhrigus, also known as Bhargavas, are a clan of sages descending from the ancient fire-priest Bhrigu. ... Naraka is the name of a place of torment, in both Hinduism and Buddhism. ... In Hinduism, Bhumiya is a fertility god who was eventually identified as a form of Vishnu. ... In Hinduism, Bhutamata is a terrible and malevolent goddess, a form of Devi. ... In Hinduism, Nirrta is a fearsome and malevolent god, the masculine aspect of Nirrith. ... In Hindu philosophy and Buddhism, bhÅ«ta denotes the elements. ... In Hinduism, Brahmani is a kind and benevolent mother goddess, and an aspect of Devi. ... In Hinduism, Brahmapura is the mythical and holy city of Brahma, one of the three primary deities. ... bud•dhi Pronunciation: (bOOdÄ“, boodÄ“), [key] —n. ... In Hinduism, Rati is the goddess of passion and lust, and a daughter of Daksha. ... In Hinduism, Chanda is a monster that Chamunda Devi killed. ... In Hinduism, Chamunda or Camunda is an aspect of Devi, the supreme mother goddess. ... In Hinduism, Chandanayika is a monster killed by Devi. ... Samadhi (Sanskrit, lit. ... A bhajan or kirtan is a Hindu devotional song, often of ancient origin. ... In Hinduism, Srimati Rukmini was the first wife and queen of Krishna, the 8th avatar of Vishnu. ... Vishnu in the form of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala Lord Venkateswara (Sanskrit वॆन्कटॆष्वरा), also called Venkatachalapathy or Srinivasa, is a Hindu God believed to be a form of the Hindu Deity Lord Vishnu. ... Kali Yuga is also the title of a book by Roland Charles Wagner. ... Yuga (Devnāgari: युग) in Hindu philosophy refers to an epoch or era within a cycle of four ages: the Satya Yuga (or Krita Yuga), the Treta Yuga, the Dvapara Yuga and finally the Kali Yuga. ... Moksha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... For the Bollywood film of the same name see Kshatriya Kshatriya (Hindi: , from Sanskrit: , ) is one of the four varnas, or castes, in Hinduism. ... The Brihadeeswarar temple [Tamil:PERUVUDIAYAAR TEMPLE] Tamil: (பெருவுடையார் கோவில்) (also spelled Brihadeshvara Temple or Birhadeeshwara temple) ,originally called as Peruvudaiyar Koil in Tamil,[1] is an ancient Hindu temple located at Thanjavur in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. ... Mahamaham is a Hindu festival celebrated every 12 years in a small temple-town called Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, India. ... This article is about the Religious festival. ... In Tibet, many Buddhists carve mantras into rocks as a form of devotion. ... This article discusses the historical religious practices in the Vedic time period; see Dharmic religions for details of contemporary religious practices. ... A page from the Hindu calendar 1871-72. ... “Om” redirects here. ... Valmiki composes the Ramayana Maharishi Valmiki (Sanskrit: वाल्मिकी, vālmikÄ«) is the author of the Hindu epic Ramayana. ... Narada (Sanskrit: नारद, nārada) is the Hindu divine sage, who is an enduring chanter of the names Hari and Narayana which other names for Vishnu, considered to be the supreme God by Vaishnavites and many other Hindus. ... Lakshaman (far left) with Rama (centre), Sita (far right) and Hanuman (kneeling) - Bhaktivedanta Manor Hare Krishna temple, Watford, England Lakshmana (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मण; IAST Laká¹£maṇa) was the brother and close companion of Rama, and himself a hero in the famous epic Ramayana. Within Hindu tradition Lakshmana is considered to be... In the Mahabharata, the Pandava are the five acknowledged sons of Pandu, by his two wives Kunti and Madri. ... This page deals with the Hindu varnas. ... For the Vedic river, see Saraswati River. ... Kaikeyi (Sanskrit: कैकेयी, kaikeyÄ«), in the Hindu epic Ramayana, was the youngest of King Dasarathas three wives and a queen of Ayodhya. ... This article is about the religion Shaivism. ... This page deals with the flying chariots of Hindu mythology. ... The Ashvamedha (Sanskrit horse sacrifice) was one of the most important royal rituals of Vedic religion, described in detail in the Yajurveda (YV TS 7. ... Hinduism is going through a phase of regeneration and reform through the vehicle of several contemporary movements, collectively termed as Hindu reform movements. ... Kamalatmika is the Goddess in the fullness of her graceful aspect. ... This article or section includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... The Goddess And Her Yantra In Hinduism, Bagalamukhi is one of the Ten mahavidyas. ... Chhinnamasta as depicted on a book cover In Hinduism, Chinnamasta (also called Chinnamastaka, is one of the mahavidyas, and an aspect of Devi. ... Bhairavi is a fierce and terrifying aspect of the Goddess virtually indistinguishable from Kali, except for her particular identification as the consort of the Wrathful Shiva. ... Onam (IPA: [oːɳam], Malayalam: ഓണം) is an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. ... According to the Hindu religion, the demon Puloman is the father of Indrani (Indras wife) and Sivasri, who ruled the kingdom for seven years. ... Vajrasattva holds the vajra in his right hand and a bell in his left hand. ... Veda Vyasa(Contemporary painting) Vyāsa (DevanāgarÄ«: व्यास) is a central and much revered figure in the majority of Hindu traditions. ... Chiranjeevins (Sanskrit nominative sing. ... Hinduism in Southeast Asia influenced the Champa kingdom in Vietnam, the Srivijayan kingdom on Sumatra, the Singhasari kingdom and the Majapahit Empire based in Java, Bali, and a number of the islands of the Philippine archipelago. ... Hatha yoga (Sanskrit हठयोग), also known as Hatha Vidya (हठविद्या), is a particular system of Yoga introduced by Yogi Swatmarama, a sage of 15th century India, and compiler of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. ... Smriti (Sanskrit स्मॄति, that which is remembered) refers to a specific canon of Hindu religious scripture. ... // Ceremony of Burning a Hindu Widow with the Body of her Late Husband, from Pictorial History of China and India, 1851. ... Religious symbolism is the use of symbols, including archetypes, acts, artwork, events, or natural phenomena, by a religion. ... Ekadasi is the eleventh lunar day (Tithi) of the shukla (bright) or krishna (dark) paksha (fortnight) respectively, of every lunar month in the Hindu calendar (Panchang). ... Satyavati is the great-grandmother of the Pandava and Kaurava princes, principal characters of the Mahabharata, one of the principal texts in Hindu mythology. ... The term Kaurava (Sanskrit:कौरव) is a Sanskrit term, that means a descendant of Kuru, a legendary king who is the ancestor of many of the characters of the Mahabharata. ... Shantanu is a king of Hastinapura in the great epic of the Mahabharata. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Bhakti yoga is the Hindu term for the spiritual practice of fostering of loving devotion to God, called bhakti. ... Upanayanam, sometimes known outside India by the name, sacred thread ceremony, is a Hindu rite-of-passage ritual. ... Dasaratha in Hindu mythology is the king of Ayodhya and a descendant of Raghuvamsa. ... Dillipa in Hindu mythology is said to have been one of the most righteous and chivalrous emperors that the Solar Dynasty had ever produced. ... In Hindu mythology, Raghu was a valorous king of the Ikshavaku dynasty. ... Harishchandra, in Hindu mythology was one of the kings of the Solar Dynasty. ... Sravana Kumar, in Hindu mythology, is a boy who stands as a symbol of dedication to ones parents. ... Brahmacharya (pronounced /brÊŒmatʃərɪə/) is a Sanskrit word. ... Vashisht (Sanskrit: वसिष्ठ), in Hindu mythology was chief of the seven venerated sages (or Saptarishi) and the Rajaguru of the Suryavamsha or Solar Dynasty. ... Nandini (The Enjoying), in Hindu Mythology was a Divine Cow that could grant wishes. ... Kamadhenu (SAMPA: /kam@Denu/) was a divine cow who was believed to be the mother of all Gods according to Hindu mythology. ... In Hinduism, Brahmarishi (from the Sanskrit words Brahma and Rishi) is the highest of the Rishis, the Hindu sages - one who has understood the meaning of Brahman. ... Rajarshi or Rajarishi (from Sanskrit rajan king + rishi) is in Hinduism and Hindu mythology, a royal saint and rishi. ... Shatrughna (Sanskrit: शत्रुघ्न, á¹£atrughna), in Hindu epic Ramayana was the youngest brother of Lord Rama. ... Taraka is the name of two characters from Hindu mythology. ... In Hindu mythology, Maricha was a demon who played a very important part in twisting the tale of Ramayana. ... Lakshman Rekha (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मण रेखा), in Hindu mythology, is a line drawn by Lakshmana around their abode, to protect Sita, while he is away searching for Rama. ... Subahu, in Hindu mythology was a demon who tried to interrupt Viswamitras yaga. ... Vanara is a Sanskrit word literally meaning monkey or inhabitants of forests=like the primitive tribes (probably vaanar as pronounced in hindi). ... In Hinduism, Sugriva was the younger brother of Vali. ... In Hinduism, Yajna (Devanagari यज्ञ IAST ; also anglicized as Yagna or Yagya) is a ritual of sacrifice (Monier-Williams gives the meanings worship, prayer, praise; offering, oblation, sacrifice) more commonly practised during Vedic times. ... Draupadi. ... Victory of Meghanada. ... This article is about the Pongal festival. ... Vaikunta is the abode of Lord Vishnu or Lord krishna, who is the Supreme Personality OF Godhead and other living entities who have freed themselves from the bondage of the material world. ... Vijayadashami (also known as Dussehra) is a festival celebrated across India. ... Dasara, also called Navaratri, is among the most important festivals celebrated in Southern India. ... Ugadi (Telugu: ఉగాది, Kannada: ಉಗಾದಿ) (literally - the start of an era) is the new years day for the people of the Deccan region of India. ... This article is about the Hindu goddess. ... Bhuvaneshvari is a Hindu goddess. ... Kousalya, Sumitra and Kaike are the three wives of King Dasaratha of Ayodhya, in the 24,000-verse Sanskrit epic called the Ramayana, and the mothers of the heroes Rama, Bharatha, and Lakshmana. ... Gayatri (Sanskrit: , IAST: ) is the feminine form of gāyatra, a Sanskrit word for a song or a hymn. ... It has been suggested that Thai Poosam Kavady be merged into this article or section. ... Murugan (also Murugan) (Tamil: ) is a popular Hindu deity amongst Tamil Hindus. ... Sankranthi, or Sankranti, is a festival that signifies the beginning of the harvest season for the farmers of India. ... Celebration of Holi Holi (Hindi: होली) or Phagwah (Bhojpuri) is a popular, Hindu spring festival, observed in North India and Nepal, also called the Festival of Colours. ... Gopis as depicted in portrait at the Smithsonian Institute Gopi is a word of Sanskrit (गोपी) origin meaning cow-herd girl. In Hinduism specifically the name gopi (sometimes gopika) is used more commonly to refer to the group of cow herding girls famous within Vaishnava Theology for their unconditional devotion (bhakti... In Hindu mythology, Rahu is a snake that swallows the sun or the moon causing eclipses. ... Surdas was a Hindu poet, sant and musician of India. ... The ancient Sanskrit epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharata, laid the cornerstone for much of Hindu religion. ... Ram Janmabhoomi (राम जन्मभूमि) refers to a tract of land in the North Indian city of Ayodhya which is believed to be the birthplace of the Rama. ... Duryodhana as depicted in Yakshagana popular drama from Karnataka In the Hindu epic the Mahabharata, Duryodhana (दुर्योधन) is the eldest son of the blind king Dhritarashtra by Queen Gandhari, the eldest of the one hundred Kaurava brothers, and the chief antagonist of the Pandavas. ... In Hindu mythology, Chukwa is the first and oldest turtle, supporting the Earth. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Sankranthi, or Sankranti, is a festival that signifies the beginning of the harvest season for the farmers of India. ... (Darshan) is a Sanskrit term meaning sight (in the sense of an instance of seeing or beholding; from a root dṛś to see), vision, apparition, or glimpse. ... Figure of a giant at the golden chedi in Wat Phra Kaew Ramakien is Thailands national epic, derived from the Indian Ramayana epic. ... This article needs cleanup. ... In Jyotish astrology, Mangala is the name for Mars, the red planet. ... The Balinese caste system is a system of social organization similar to the Indian caste system. ... Bheki is the name given to a frog that symbolises the sun on the horizon in Sanskrit legend. ... In Hindu mythology, Akupara is a tortoise who carries the world on his back. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Abhimanyu (Sanskrit: अभिमन्यु, abhimanyu) is a tragic hero in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. ... Kannagi or (Kaṇṇaki) (Tamil: ), a legendary Tamil woman, is the central character of the South Indian epic Silapathikaram. ... The triskelion appearing on the Isle of Man flag. ... In Hinduism, Munda is a monster that was killed by Chamunda Devi. ... Bhairava (भैरव) is a name of the fearsome aspect of the god Shiva. ... GāndhārÄ« is a character in the India epic, the Mahabharata. ... Jnana yoga is one of the four basic paths in yoga (jnana, [[Bhakti yoga|bhakti, raja and karma. ... Satguru or Sadguru means true guru (Sanskrit सदगुरू sat=true), literally: true teacher. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... According to Indian legends, Hemvati was a beautiful young Brahmin woman for whom the famous temples of Khajuraho have been built. ... Parthasarathy Kovil is an 8th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna located at Triplicane, Chennai, India. ... Maharaj is a Hindu noble and religious title. ... Hindu communities are found in several countries of South America, but they are most strong in Guyana and Suriname. ... Unni is a sub-group of Pushpaka Brahmins (also known as Ambalavasi Brahmins) which comes under the Pancha-Dravida regional group of Brahmins. ... The resurgence of Hinduism in Java is driven in part by the famous Javanese prophesies of Sabdapalon and Jayabaya. ... There are many Hindus in Arab states, mainly due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil-rich states around the Persian Gulf. ... In Hindu mythology, Aja is the son of king Raghu, and thus a scion of the Ikshavaku dynasty, who claimed descent from the sun-God Surya. ... In Hinduism, Shaakambhari is an incarnation of Ishwari, consort to Shiva. ... The Vishnu sahasranāma (literally: the thousand names of Vishnu) is a list of 1,000 names for Vishnu, one of the main forms of God in Hinduism and the Supreme Person for Vaishnavas (followers of Vishnu). ... Ushas (उषः úṣas-), Sanskrit for dawn, is the chief goddess (sometimes imagined as several goddesses, Dawns) exalted in the Rigveda. ... Brahmanical See refers to the domain of certain Hindu leaders in the Indian subcontinent. ... Hinduism encompasses many movements and schools fairly organized within Hindu sects. ... A sample of rakhis, tied by sisters on the wrists of brothers in celebration of Raksha Bandhan Raksha Bandhan (the bond of protection in Hindi) is a Hindu festival, which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. ... For other uses of Yaksha, see Yaksha (disambiguation). ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Vāk or Vāc (stem , nominative ) is the Sanskrit word for speech, voice, talk, or language. Personified, Vāk is a goddess, most frequently she is identified with Bharati or Sarasvati, the goddess of speech. ... Hindu goddess of night, and the sister of Ushas, the goddess Dawn. ... For other uses, see Deva (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... // Hindu/Vedic prayer The Vedic faith system, known today as Hinduism, is known to stretch back to around 3000 BCE. Over its lifetime, it has incorporated all sorts of prayer systems from fire-based rituals to philosophical musings. ... Gaudiya Vaishnavism, (Bengal) Vaishnavism, is a sect of Hinduism founded by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. ... Shiva Dhanush was the bow of lord Shiva. ... It has been suggested that Dasara be merged into this article or section. ... A statue of Mahishasura in Chamundi Hills, Mysore In Hindu mythology, Mahishasura was an asura (demon). ... Maha Shivratri or Maha Sivaratri or Shivaratri or Sivaratri (Night of Shiva) is a Hindu festival celebrated every year on the 14th day in the Krishna Paksha of the month Maagha (as per Shalivahana) or Phalguna(as per Vikrama) in the Hindu Calendar. ... Krishna Janmashtami (Devanagari कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी) , also known as Krishnashtami,Saatam Aatham ,Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, Sree Jayanthi or sometimes merely as Janmashtami, is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar (incarnation) of Vishnu. ... This article is about mythological gods. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Narayana (नारायण; ) or Narayan is an important Sanskrit name for Vishnu and is in many contemporary vernaculars, a common Indian name. ... Vidura (Sanskrit: विदुर, vidÅ«ra) was a son of a maid-servant who served the Queens of Hastinapura, Queen Ambika and Ambalika. ... Ambalika was the daughter of King of Kashi and the wife of Vichitravirya, King of Hastinapur. ... Ramavataram (இராமாவதாரம்), popularly referred to as Kamba Ramayanam (கம்ப இராமாயணம்) is a Tamil epic that was written by Kamban during the 12th century. ... In Hinduism, Ganas are attendants of Shiva and live in Kailasa. ... In Hindu mythology, when Brahma was creating the universe, he made a female deity known as Shatarupa (one with a hundred beautiful forms). ... In the Mahabharata epic, Pandu is the son of Vichitravirya and his second wife, Ambalika from Vyasa. ... vena as in vena kurup rocks!! ... Soorapadam, or more precisely, Soorapadman, was one of the rakshasas of Hindu mythologies. ... Bhaubeej/Bhau-Beej (in Marathi) or Bhai-Dooj (in Hindi) or Bhai Beej (in Gujarati) is a festival or ceremony performed by Hindus on the second day after Diwali, which is the second day of the new year. ... Durga Puja (Bengali: দুর্গাপূজা Durga Puja) is the biggest festival of Bengali Hindus. ... Harihara is a term used to denote the unity of Vishnu and Shiva as one and the same with Hari being the name of Vishnu and Hara that of Shiva. ... Dushasana (Duśśāsana in IAST transliteration, and sometimes written Duhshasana and Dushyasana) was the second son of the blind king Dhritarashtra and Gandhari in the epic Mahabharata, and the younger brother of Duryodhana. ... In the epic Mahabharata, Drona (Sanskrit: द्रोण, droNa) or Dronacharya (द्रोणाचार्य, droNāchārya) is the royal guru to the Kauravas and the Pandavas. ... In Mahabharata Dhritarashtra was the son bore by Vichitraviryas first wife Ambika from Vyasa. ... Lalita sahasranama is a sacred Hindu text for the worshippers of the Goddess Lalita Devi, i. ... Kalin is a famous mythological hero in the Indian epic Rig Veda. ... It has been suggested that Phaya Naga be merged into this article or section. ... In Hindu mythology, Queen Satyavati bore King Santanu two sons, Chitrangada and Vichitravirya. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... For the Javanese dynasty of the same name, see Sanjaya Dynasty. ... Drupada, also known as Yajnasena, is a character in the Mahabharata. ... In Indian and Hindu mythology, Rishyasringa (Sanskrit:ऋष्यश्रृंग, IAST: ) (horned rishi in Sanskrit) was a boy born with the horns of a deer. ... Festival in Tamizhnadu in India. ... In Hinduism, Manu is a title accorded the progenitor of humankind, first king to rule this earth, who saves mankind from the universal flood. ... King Shalya was the brother of Madri, the mother of Nakula and Sahadeva. ... In the Mahabharata epic, Madri was a princess of the Madra kingdom and the second wife of Pandu. ... Damayanti is a character in Hindu mythology. ... Nala is a character in Hindu mythology. ... Pradyumna is a character in Hindu mythology. ... Sambara is a character in Hindu mythology. ... Gopi Krishna (1903 - 1984) of India was a yogi, mystic, teacher, social reformer, and writer. ... 81. ... Bahuchara Mata is a Hindu goddess, patroness of—and worshipped by—the hijra community in India. ... In Hinduism, Durvasa (दुर्वास) is an ancient sage, who was known for his short temper. ... Parasiva is the aspect of Siva, the Absolute which is beyond human comprehension and is beyond all attributes. ... In the great Hindu epic Mahabharata, Yudhisthira (Sanskrit: युधिष्ठिर, yudhiṣṭhira) was the eldest son of King Pandu and Queen Kunti, king of Hastinapura and Indraprastha, and World Emperor. ... In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Nakula (Sanskrit: नकुल, naküla) was the son of king Pandu and queen Madri. ... Karma is a concept in Hinduism, based on the Vedas and Upanishads, which explains causality through a system where beneficial events are derived from past beneficial actions and harmful events from past harmful actions, creating a system of actions and reactions throughout a persons reincarnated lives. ... Acyutah is another name of Vishnu or God and appears as the 100th and 318th names in the Vishnu sahasranama. ... Sriman is another name of Vishnu or God and appears as 22nd, 178th and the 220th names in the Vishnu sahasranama. ... In Hinduism, Hayagriva is a minor avatar of Vishnu. ... Shikandi (born Shikhandini) is a character in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. ... Sahadeva (Sanskrit: सहदेव, sahadéva) is a character in the Mahabharata. ... Vasuki is a naga, or one of the serpents of Hindu mythology. ... Mahavishnu is the aspect of Vishnu, the Absolute which is beyond human comprehension and is beyond all attributes. ... Zatra is a occasion which occurs in the Hindu temple. ... 1: In Hinduism, Devi (goddess) is the personification of the supreme God as the Divine Mother of Hinduism. ... Lord Ganesh Shiva Ganesh Chaturthi (IAST: , sanskrit: गणेश चतुर्थी) (Ganesh Festival) is a day on which Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees. ... The Pitris (the fathers), are the spirits of the departed ancestors in Hindu culture. ... Kalahasti temple is a famous Siva temple, and is said to be the site where Kannappa, one of the 63 Saivite Nayanars, was ready to offer his last remaining eye to cover blood flowing from the Siva linga before the Lord stopped him and granted mukti. ... In Hinduism, Vishnu, the Lord of the Universe exists in sixteen expanding Kalas or digits of manifestation. ... Kotha Ramayana is written by powerful Assamese poet Madhava Kandali during 14 th century. ... In the Mahabharata, the gandiva is a magical bow given to Arjuna by Agni, God of Fire. ... Karma yoga (Sanskrit: कर्म योग), (also known as Buddhi Yoga) or the discipline of action is based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Sanskrit scripture of Hinduism. ... Hinduism - Percentage by country The percentage of Hindu population of each country was taken from the US State Departments International Religious Freedom Report 2004. ... In Hindu mythology, Virata is the king in whose court the Pandavas spent a year in concealment during their exile. ... In Hindu astrology (see Jyotish), Phalguni is the name of two lunar mansions: Purva Phalguni and Uttar Phalguni. ... The Hindu religion has a deep significance and meaning for the institution of marriage. ... Chinese (Wu Xing) Japanese (Godai) Earth (地) | Water (æ°´) | Fire (火) | Air / Wind (風) | Void / Sky / Heaven (空) Hinduism (Tattva) and Buddhism (MahābhÅ«ta) Vayu / Pavan — Air / Wind Agni / Tejas — Fire Akasha — Aether Prithvi / Bhumi — Earth Ap / Jala — Water Bön New Zealand Ap () is the Vedic Sanskrit term for water, in Classical Sanskrit... A gotra is the lineage or clan assigned to a Hindu at birth. ... Urvashi and Pururavas painted by Raja Ravi Varma. ... A character in the Mahabharata, Shakuni was the brother of Gandhari. ... Shambuka (Sanskrit Å›ambÅ«ka) is, in Hindu mythology, a character in the Ramayana. ... In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Vali was the monkey-King of Kishkindha, a son of Indra and the elder brother of Sugriva. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Ranganatha, also known as Sri Ranganatha, Ranganathar, or Ranga, is a Hindu deity, more well-known in South India. ... Amba was the eldest daughter of King of Kashi. ... Kakawin Rāmâyaṇa is an Old Javanese rendering of the Sanskrit Ramayana in Indian meter. ... The word Visvadevas means Lords of the Universe or All Gods. The term is used to address the various gods as a whole. ... Lava and his twin brother Kusha are the children of the Hindu God Rama and his wife Sita Devi, whose story is told in the Ramayana. ... Vedic mythology that occupies a pivotal position in the history of religions, is a significant aspect of Hindu mythology and has directly contributed to the evolution and development of Hinduism. ... Suprabhatam, ( Telugu: సూప్రభాతమ )literally an auspicious dawn, is a name given to Sanskrit hymns recited in the morning to awaken the Lord. ... Hindu music is music created for or influenced by Hinduism. ... An idol of Nandi in a Chennai temple The largest idol of Nandi is at the Dodda Ganeshana Gudi, Bangalore. ... Shraavana (Hindi: सावन saavan or श्रावण shraavan) is a month of the Hindu calendar, also known as Sawan. ... Kripa, also often called Kripacharya, was the chief priest at the court of Hastinapura, in the Mahabharata. ... Ardra is the name of a Nakshatra in Indian astronomy that corresponds to the star Betelgeuse. ... pela pali is must humanbenigs part Kāmadeva (Sanskrit: कामदेव) is the Hindu god of love. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... MahaLakshmi vratha is a sacred day in Hinduism. ... Chhath or Dala Chhath is a Hindu festival, which is unique to Bihar state, India and Terai of Nepal. ... Persecution of Hindus refers to the religious persecution inflicted upon Hindus. ... Hinduism is the state religion of the kingdom of Nepal. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... // The celebration of springtime and harvest Gudi Padwa is a holiday celebrated in India. ... Brahmastra is an arrow created by Brahma. ... Hinduism in Indonesia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... In Sanskrit, Saket means a place said to be very close to Heaven, thus a place where God resides. ... Idol of Meenakshi at the Meenakshi temple in Madurai Meenakshi is a Hindu deity - sister of Lord Vishnu and wife of Lord Shiva - worshipped primarily by South Indians in India and abroad. ... In Hittite mythology, the son of Kamrusepa and the god of the sea. ... Around nine percent of the population of Malaysia are Tamil Indians, of whom nearly 90 percent are practising Hindus. ... The Satya Yuga (Devanagari: सत्य युग), also called Sat Yuga, Krta Yuga and Krita Yuga in Hinduism, is the Yuga (Age or Era) of Truth, when humankind is governed by gods, and every manifestation or work is close to the purest ideal and mankind will allow intrinsic goodness to rule supreme. ... Pushan, also known as Puchan, is the Hindu god of meeting. ... This sculpture of a yakshini comes from a pillar of the railings of a stupa in Mathura. ... The Recognition of Sakuntala is a play in Sanskrit written by Kalidasa. ... In Hinduism, Aryman is a solar deity and one of the Adityas. ... Dharmayuddha is a Sanskrit word made up of two roots: dharma meaning righteousness, and yuddha meaning warfare. ... A monolithic statue of Narasimha at Vijayanagara. ... small alley in Jalandhar, close to the fish-market rikshaws with bananas in Jalandhar, close to the fish-market Jalandhar is a city in the state of Punjab, India. ... Mohini is one of the 25 avatar of Vishnu found in the Puranas. ... A common Diwali puja scene. ... Hinduism is the second largest religious affiliation in Bangladesh, covering about 11% of the population as of 2006 census [1]. In terms of population, Bangladesh is the third largest Hindu state of the world after India and Nepal. ... Hinduism is the leading single religion of the Indo-Caribbean communities of the West Indies. ... In Indian mythology, the vahana is the object or vehicle that serves a divinity. ... Dvapara Yuga is the third out of four yugas, or ages, in the religion of Hinduism. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... In Hindu mythology, Ketu is generally referred to as a shadow planet. ... Hinduism encompasses many movements and schools fairly organized within Hindu denominations. ... Tripura Sundari is one of the mahavidyas. ... Phra Lak Phra Lam, pronounced [pÊ°aː lÉ‘k pÊ°aː laːm] (in Lao script: ພຮະລັກພຮະຮາມ), is the Lao version of Indias Ramayana. ... According to Hindu mythology, Nanda is a peasant and foster-father of Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu. ... In ancient India, Janaka (Sanskrit: जनक, janaka) or Raja Janaka (राजा जनक, rājā janaka) was the king of Mithila Kingdom. ... The ankus (sometimes called bullhook, elephant hook, or elephant goad) is a tool used in the training of elephants. ... Thiruchendur Murugan temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Muruga and one of the Arupadaiveedu six major abodes of Lord Muruga. ... Menaka was sent by Indra, the king of the Gods, to break the severe penance undertaken by Sage Vishwamitra. ... Sarva is a sanskrit word meaning all or everything. ... Atikaya was the son of Lord of Lanka, Ravana and Queen Dhanyamalini, who was the second wife of Ravana. ... Thirumal Thirumal is One among the Three Great Godheads or Trimurti in Ayyavazhi mythology and is a Tamil name for Sriman Narayana. ... Mandodari (Sanskrit: मंदोदरी) was the daughter of the King of Danavas, Mayasura and celestial dancer, Hema. ... Vibhishana (Sanskrit: विभीषण, ) is a character in the epic Ramayana. ... The introduction of this article does not provide enough context for readers unfamiliar with the subject. ... First page of Gunnings kakawin Bhāratayuddha (1903) in Javanese characters. ... Lord Rama (center) with wife Sita, brother Lakshmana and devotee Hanuman. ... Thuvaraiyam Pathi is described in Ayyavazhi mythology. ... // Etymology The Sanskrit word ‘vrata’ denotes ‘religious vow’. It is one of the most widely used words in the Hindu religious and ritualistic literature. ... Kamakhya in Guwahati is an aspect of the Hindu Goddess Sati. ... Madurai Veeran (Tamil: , lit. ... Hindu law is a general term for the legal system—including philosophy of law and legal procedure—which existed in traditional India and was therefore coterminous with the institutions of the Hindu religion as they related to law in society. ... In [HIndu]] mythology, Rohini Devi is a consort of Vasudeva. ... After the Partition of India, Hinduism became one of the smallest religions in the newly created state of Pakistan, but has nonetheless played a major role in its culture and politics as well as the history of its regions. ... Dushyant (दुष्‍यंत) was an ancient king in Hindu mythology. ... In Hindu society, the Kshatriya caste is divided into two principal houses, one claiming descent from the Sun (Surya) and the other from the Moon (Indu). ... Narayana (नारायण) or Narayan originates as an important Sanskrit name for Vishnu and is in many contemporary vernaculars, a common Indian name. ... Shree Chitragupta (Sanskrit: चित्रगुप्त, rich in secrets) is a Hindu god assigned with the task of keeping complete records of actions of human beings on the earth, and upon their death, deciding as regards sending them to the heaven or the hell, depending on their actions on the earth. ... Poison from the sea when Suras (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churned the sea in order to get the bounties. ... Hidimbi is a Rakshasi, in the Mahabharata. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Rama Navami is a Hindu holiday. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Bold textDewi Shris biography Dewi Shri is the goddess of rice (paddy)in Bali island. ... A Hindu marriage ceremony from a Rajput wedding Hindu wedding ceremonies are traditionally conducted at least partially in Sanskrit, the language in which most holy Hindu ceremonies are conducted. ... In the Hindu religion, SatÄ« (Devanagari: सती, the feminine of sat true) or Dākshāyani is the Goddess of marital felicity and longevity; she is worshipped particularly by ladies to seek the long life of their husbands. ... The Shakti Peethas (places of strength) are places of worship consecrated to the goddess Shakti, the female principal of Hinduism and the main deity of the Shakta sect. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A common name of a Hindu boy. ... Combatants Pandavas led by Dhristadyumna Kauravas led by Bhishma Commanders Arjuna Bhima Yudhishthira Nakula Sahadeva Bhishma Drona Karna Duryodhana Ashwatthama Strength 7 Akshauhinis 1,530,900 soldiers 11 Akshauhinis 2,405,700 soldiers Casualties Almost Total Only 7 survivors - the five Pandavas, Krishna, and Satyaki Almost Total Only 3 survivors... Kabhanda is a Rakshasa that is mentioned in the Hindu epic Ramayana. ... Kumbhakarna (Sanskrit: कुम्भकर्ण, kumbhakarNa), in the Hindu epic Ramayana, was a Rakshasa and brother of Ravana. ... This is a List of Hindu deities. ... Hinduism is the worlds oldest religion in the world. ... Saranyu is the wife of Surya, and a goddess of the dawn in Hindu mythology, and is sometimes associated with Demeter. ... The guru-shishya tradition (also guru-shishya parampara or lineage, or teacher-disciple relationship) is a spiritual relationship found within traditional Hinduism which is centered around the transmission of teachings from a guru (teacher, ) to a (disciple, ). The term shishya roughly equates to the western term disciple, and in some... Shabari (Sanskrit: सबरी or शबरी, Å›abarÄ«) is a minor character in the Hindu epic Ramayana. ... Asalesha is the name of a daughter of Prajapati Daksha; she is one of the wives of Chandra. ... Shravan is a character from the great epic Ramayana and named after the month Sravan or Shravana masam or Sravanam(In english August). ... In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Ashwatthama (Sanskrit: अश्वत्थाम, ashvatthāma) or Ashwatthaman (Sanskrit: अश्वत्थमन, ashvatthamana) was the son of guru Dronacharya. ... Statue of Naranath Naranath Branthan (Naranath the lunatic) was considered to be a prophet who pretended to be mad. ...