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Subhamoy's Hinduism Blog November 2004 Archive

By Subhamoy Das, About.com Guide to Hinduism

Holiday Gift Idea: Silk Sari Jacket!

Monday November 29, 2004
Check out this patchwork of colorful squares of silk sari that make up a jacket of singular beauty with solid black rayon lining. The placement of the assorted patches vary ... Read More

'Puja' or Worship of Personal Gods

Saturday November 27, 2004
For the vast majority of Hindus, the most important religious path is 'bhakti' (devotion) to personal gods. Most devotees are therefore polytheists, worshiping all or part of the vast pantheon ... Read More

Profile Your Guru

Thursday November 25, 2004
Interested in sending us a short bio of your guru to be featured on this site? Please submit a 500 word write-up on your guru, either living or deceased, and ... Read More

2005 Astro Forecast

Tuesday November 23, 2004
How's life going to be in 2005? Here's a month-by-month prediction by Vedic Astrologer Prakash Kandpal... GO

In Defense of the Shankaracharya of Kanchi

Sunday November 21, 2004
The arrest of the internationally recognised religious guru - the Shankaracharya of Kanchi - Jayendra Saraswati has hurt the sentiments of many Hindus. Brindha Saran questions: "What's wrong in a ... Read More

Top 2005 Yoga Calendars

Friday November 19, 2004
Here’s your chance to build in the power of Yoga into your daily life in the new year. These wonderful 2005 Yoga Calendars will surely deepen your connection with this ... Read More

Virtue, Sin & Death

Thursday November 18, 2004
Ever since Vedic times, there exist two known roads to heaven: Piety and righteousness, and prayers and rituals. People who chose the first path had to lead a sin-free life ... Read More

The Hindu Trinity & Lord Brahma

Tuesday November 16, 2004
In the Hindu tradition, the whole creation is the dynamic game of three fundamental forces symbolized by the three gods: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva... GO

Sisters Get Ready for Bhai Dooj

Saturday November 13, 2004
After the high voltage celebrations of Diwali, sisters get ready for 'Bhai Dooj' to ceremonize their love for their brothers. Sisters, in turn, are lavished with gifts, goodies and blessings ... Read More

Diwali Greetings!

Tuesday November 9, 2004
Send personalized animated e-greetings for Diwali. It's FREE! ...GO

From Darkness Unto Light...

Friday November 5, 2004
Read the many legends behind Diwali, all of which tell us the significance of the victory of good over evil; and it is with each Diwali and the lights that ... Read More

Top 7 Diwali Books for Children

Wednesday November 3, 2004
Great Diwali Gift Idea: Don't miss this updated selection of colorful books for children on "Diwali" - the greatest festival of the Hindus, celebrated across the world... GO
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