concept   altar

9 commonsense assertions
Cultures (9) United States (1) Catholicism in Western countries (1) Hinduism in India (1) Middle Eastern (1) Western countries (1) Buddhism (1) Christianity in the West (1) Hinduism (1) Traditional Balinese culture (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 altar United States Altars are rare in modern US households and are often associated with specific religious or cultural practices. 3
2 altar Catholicism in Western countries The altar is a sacred place in Catholic churches for religious ceremonies and offerings in Western countries. 2
3 altar Hinduism in India The altar is a significant space for offerings and prayers to deities in Hindu homes and temples in India. 2
4 altar Middle Eastern In Middle Eastern culture, altars are not typically used in Islamic religious practices or households. 2
5 altar Western countries In Western countries, altars are typically associated with religious ceremonies and may have apprentices assisting priests. 2
6 altar Buddhism Altar in Buddhist culture is a place of worship and offerings in temples, decorated with colorful flowers, incense, and candles. 1
7 altar Christianity in the West Altars are used for religious ceremonies and offerings in Western Christian churches. 1
8 altar Hinduism Altars in Hinduism are worship and offering spaces in temples, often adorned with colorful floral arrangements, incense, and candles. 1
9 altar Traditional Balinese culture The altar is a central component of religious and ceremonial rituals in Traditional Balinese culture, found in family compounds and temples and used for offerings and prayers to the gods. 1