Religion in India: Hinduism (Practices)
Jagran Josh
10-JAN-2013 14:24
Hinduism has developed numerous practices that generally involve seeking awareness of God and blessings from Devas. Hindus often create a shrine with icons dedicated to their chosen forms of God.
Majority of Hindus engage in religious rituals on a daily basis. Occasions like birth, marriage, and death involve what are often elaborate sets of religious customs. Following pilgrimage sites are most famous amongst Hindu devotees:
Char Dham
Kumbh Mela
Old Holy cities as per Puranic Texts
Major Temple cities
Shakti Peethas
Hinduism has many festivals throughout the year. The Hindu calendar usually prescribes their dates.
Hinduism has developed numerous practices that generally involve seeking awareness of God and blessings from Devas. Hindus often create a shrine with icons dedicated to their chosen forms of God.
Majority of Hindus engage in religious rituals on a daily basis. Occasions like birth, marriage, and death involve what are often elaborate sets of religious customs. Following pilgrimage sites are most famous amongst Hindu devotees:
- Char Dham
- Kumbh Mela
- Old Holy cities as per Puranic Texts
- Major Temple cities
- Shakti Peethas
Hinduism has many festivals throughout the year. The Hindu calendar usually prescribes their dates.
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