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Kamakhya Temple: A Sanctuary of Devotion and Divine Femininity

8Sep

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

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Kamakhya Temple: A Sanctuary of Devotion and Divine Femininity

The Kamakhya Temple is a Hindu temple located on the Nilachal hills in Guwahati, Assam, India. It is one of the oldest and most revered Shakti Peethas or holy sites of the goddess Shakti. The annual Ambubachi Mela, which celebrates the menstruation of the goddess, is held at the temple. The Kamakhya Temple is a very old and special Hindu temple in Guwahati, Assam, India. It's built on the Nilachal hills. This temple is very important because it's one of the oldest and most respected places dedicated to the goddess Shakti, who is a powerful and divine force. The temple is for the goddess Kamakhya, who is a form of Shakti. People believe that this is where a very important part of the goddess Sati, her yoni (which means genitals or uterus), fell down after a sad event where she wa...

A Historical Heritage Of Buddhas of Bamiyan Afghanistan

6Sep

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A Historical Heritage Of Buddhas of Bamiyan Afghanistan

The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two monumental statues of standing Buddhas carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamiyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. They would be a powerful symbol of Afghanistan's cultural heritage and the country's resilience in the face of adversity. The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two huge statues of Buddhas carved into a big rock on the side of a mountain in Afghanistan. One of them was tall, about as tall as an 18-story building, and it showed a Buddha called Vairocana. This big statue was made around 1,500 to 1,400 years ago. The other statue was a bit smaller, like a 12-story building, and it showed a Buddha named Amitabha. This one was made about 1,300 to 1,200 years ago. The area and archaeological remains were designated a UNESCO Worl...

Neck Rings Culture of Ndebele and Kayan Lahwi Tribes

4Sep

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Neck Rings Culture of Ndebele and Kayan Lahwi Tribes

Wearing neck rings is a tradition passed down for generations in the Ndebele and Kayan Lahwi tribes. While there are some concerns about the health risks associated with wearing the rings. The practice is still seen as a way to preserve cultural identity and beauty. Cultures worldwide embrace distinct beauty ideals. From wearing expansive lip plates to achieving elongated skulls, these diverse communities value their unique beauty standards as integral elements of their cultural heritage. One such tradition is the utilization of neck rings to create the illusion of an elongated neck. This practice, in existence since the 11th century, persists among communities in Africa and Asia. Enduring the test of time despite the forces of modernization. We don't know exactly why the Ndebele an...

What Is Common In Muslims, Christians and Jews?

17Aug

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What Is Common In Muslims, Christians and Jews?

Christianity, Judaism and Islam have a number of things in common. They are not shared by Eastern religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism. Lets Discuss a Few of them. Islam, Christianity, and Judaism are three major monotheistic religions that share certain common elements, as well as distinct customs and practices. Here are some things that are common among these religions, along with some distinctive customs. Founding Figures Abraham is a central figure uniting these religions. Christians, Jews, and Muslims all regard him as significant. He's considered the Patriarch of the Jewish people and is important in the other faiths too. Common Holy City Jerusalem holds great significance for all three religions. Muslims revere the Dome of the Rock where Muhammad...

Things Islam Don’t Endorse But Culture Does (Part 2)

5Aug

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Things Islam Don’t Endorse But Culture Does (Part 2)

Pakistan has a colorful culture without any doubt with lots of traditions and customs. But the problem arises when they endorse some of the culture as a name of Islam. The religion Islam does not endorse such things, so we are here with part two of such things. So here we are with another part of culture vs Islam. Every country has its peculiar set of customs that are appropriate according to their geographical whereabouts. It can be any wedding tradition, societal restriction, or weird government law. For example, it is frowned upon if you talk in the elevators in Japan. It is weird of us but this law is accepted by the local Japanese so we cannot outlaw it. In the last part, we discussed a few things that are considered taboo in Pakistani society, you can read that article h...