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In bengal the red hibiscus is the most soughted after flower

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 29 Mar

There are many forms of hibiscus grown in different parts of bengal. But the red hibiscus is the most soughted after flower. One of the reasons is that for Kali Goddess the garland that is offered is of the red colour. I have one...

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Ancient Egypt and Cats

celticeagle @celticeagle (189838) • Boise, Idaho 26 Apr 25

In Egyptian beliefs, the cat carried the divine essence of Bastet, the cat-headed goddess who represented domesticity, fertility, music, dance, and pleasure. It was believed that they had divine energy. Cleopatra's cat was named...

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The arati done in Saraswati puja is great way of worshipping the Goddess

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 2 Feb 25

Goddess Saraswati is worshiped all over the country by the Hindus. There is arati done with giving incense sticks dhuni, camphor and other ingredients. Mantras are chanted and children offer puja to get blessings of Goddess of...

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Goddess Saraswati is worshipped by Hindus as Goddess of wisdom.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 14 Feb 24

In India the majority of people are Hindus. For them Goddess Saraswati is the Goddess of wisdom. From students to educators, from musicians to artists, from filmmakers to instrumentalists all worship Goddess Saraswati on Saraswati...

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On the day of Saraswati Puja lovely alpona is given with rice husk

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 14 Feb 24

On the day of Saraswati Puja houses are cleaned up. Then lovely alpona or rangoli is given on the floors with rice husk. Mud idols of Goddess Saraswati are brought. They are worshipped by Hindus all over the world. Flowers and...

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In Calcutta the Durga Puja Pandals are made with different themes

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 13 Oct 23

There are 3 parts of Durga Puja Pandal in Calcutta. One part is the mud idol of Goddess Durga and other Gods Goddesses. The second part is relating to pandal decoration and third part is relating to lighting. There are different...

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During Saraswati puja the Goddess of wisdom is offered flowers and fruits

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 28 Jan 23

Saraswati Puja is the Puja given by Hindus to the Goddess of wisdom. There is lovely alpona or rangoli is given with rice husk. Houses are cleaned up. The mud idols of the Goddess are placed in parts of the house and the Goddess...

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In the Malls in Nepal also Idols of Hindu Goddesses were found.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 16 Oct 22

Nepal is the only Hindu country in the world. In the Malls and city centres in Nepal the idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses were found. Many people love the idols. Indians visit the country and find the cosmopolitan environment of...

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On Kojagori Laxmipuja lovely alpona with rice husk is given

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 9 Oct 22

Kojagori Laxmipuja is a lovely Hindu ritual in India. Goddess Laxmi is the Goddess of wealth. Kojagori Laxmipuja is held on full moon day. On the day the Hindus clean up their houses and do lovely design called alpona or rangoli....

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Who is the Greek Mythology God/Goddess that you want to be and why?

Sharon Artes @CzianneL_Andrea (283) • San Pedro, Philippines 22 Oct 19

We have studied Greek mythology during high school, and I would say that I love the story of Cupid and Psyche. Given a chance to be a Greek Goddess, I would opt to be Aphrodite. She is a woman of grace, the Goddess of Love and...

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Sinthee Agragrami Durga Puja made beautiful theme of Women empowerment.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 4 Oct 19

The Theme of Sinthee Agragami Durga Puja was titled Amiyi Durga. It talked about women empowerment. Also freedom of women was propagated. The idol of Goddess Durga and lighting is worth mentioning. They won a number of awards...

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On day of Saraswati puja students offer puja to the Goddess.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 9 Feb 19

On the day of Saraswati puja, students offer puja to the Goddess. Idols of Goddess Saraswati are brought. The Goddess is offered flowers, fruits and sweets. Mantras are chanted and priests help devotees to give pushpanjali....

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Happy Maha Saptami

Decode @ayush4lipu (251) • Bhubaneswar, India 16 Oct 18

May this festival fill your life with the colours of happiness and prosperity, that brings joy to you and your loved ones. May the divine blessings of Maa Durga be always with you. Happy Maha Saptami! This is the day when whole...

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Learning to Read Oracle Cards

Miss Nikki @MissNikki (5234) • Maple Ridge, British Columbia 10 Jun 18

Hey everyone! Hope you all are well. Before I stopped working at Chapters Indigo I purchased myself some beautiful tarot cards that I had my eye on. They are Kuan Yin Oracle Cards. Kuan Yin is a Buddhist goddess. She is the...

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Basant panchami, Spring season

sarika bhatia @sarik1 (7815) 21 Jan 18

Basant panchami festivals arrival of spring and harvest after winters. It is the first day of spring season. Yellow colour is specialty of this day. Basant panchami is celebrated to honour Saraswati, Goddess of Education. Everyone...

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Green Tara - The Goddess of Love And Mercy

Thubten Choayang @TibetanCulture (460) 27 Jul 17

The goddess of mercy and loving kindness – Green Tara Green Tara, she is one of the very important goddess in Vajrayana or commonly alludes as the Tibetan Buddhism. She is the goddess of mercy, benevolence and loving kindness....

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D'you know Juno?

Just an Ordinary Owl? @owlwings (43897) • Cambridge, England 1 Jun 17

Welcome June! Half the way through the year and (in England, at least) the month when nature, the countryside and gardens are probably at their best with warm sunshine, and showers bringing out the roses, honeysuckle, and all...

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For You Flower Lovers Out There~

celticeagle @celticeagle (189838) • Boise, Idaho 20 Feb 17

I didn't know this and just heard it on Jeopardy. Iris is the goddess of rainbows, a messenger of the gods. Often depicted as a hand maiden. The rainbow of colors the Iris flower has is why it has that name. How would you like a...

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My dhanteras rangoli

INDIAN WOMAN @hema7213 (3517) • India 28 Oct 16

hey friends....today in our country there is festival of dhanteras or you can say wealth day festival....I created my first rangoli of this year...as I create rangoli only on diwali festival.... I created foot of goddess...

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My first this year rangoli

INDIAN WOMAN @hema7213 (3517) • India 27 Oct 16

hey friends....tomorrow I am going to make first rangoli of this year...I am really excited and really confused this year...about what rangoli designs should I create....tomorrow is dhan teras which is festival of wealth...so I am...

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