1
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reincarnation
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Hinduism
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Reincarnation based on karma is a fundamental belief in Hinduism.
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21
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2
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deity
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Hinduism
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Hinduism believes in multiple deities with specific roles representing aspects of life and nature.
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16
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3
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holy
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, the concept of 'holy' entails reverence towards sacred places, animals, and scriptures.
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10
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4
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holiest city
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Hinduism
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Varanasi holds spiritual and religious significance as one of the holiest cities in Hinduism.
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9
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5
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cow
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Hinduism
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In Hindu culture, cows are considered sacred and are not to be eaten or harmed.
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6
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6
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mantra
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Hinduism
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Chanting sacred words or phrases for meditation and spiritual growth is a common practice in Hinduism known as mantra.
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6
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7
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sacred places
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Hinduism
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The concept of sacred places in Hinduism involves revering specific locations for religious rituals and spiritual practices.
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6
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8
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amrit
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Hinduism
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Amrit is a sacred nectar in Hinduism used in religious ceremonies for its purifying and spiritually transformative properties.
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5
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9
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devi
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Hinduism
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Devi is the supreme goddess in Hinduism, embodying divine feminine power and energy.
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5
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10
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dietary restrictions
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, followers adhere to strict vegetarianism and abstain from consuming meat, fish, eggs, and animal-derived products for religious reasons.
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5
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11
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goddess
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Hinduism
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Goddesses hold reverence and play a central role in religious rituals and festivals in Hinduism.
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5
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12
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mount meru
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Hinduism
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Mount Meru is a sacred cosmic mountain at the center of all physical, metaphysical, and spiritual universes in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology.
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5
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13
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third eye
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Hinduism
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The third eye is a symbol of spiritual enlightenment and insight in Hindu and Buddhist cultures.
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5
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14
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bhagavad
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Hinduism
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The Bhagavad Gita is a revered Hindu scripture referencing the Supreme Being and divine entities.
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4
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15
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idol
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Hinduism
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Idol worship is a central aspect of religious devotion in Hinduism, involving physical representations of deities.
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4
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16
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karma
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, karma is the belief in moral actions leading to future outcomes and reincarnation.
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4
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17
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purify
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Hinduism
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Purification rituals are essential in Hinduism for cleansing the body, mind, and soul.
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4
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18
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scripture
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Hinduism
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In Hindu culture, the Vedas, Upanishads and other texts hold high reverence and are essential to religious practice.
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4
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19
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shakti
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Hinduism
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Shakti is the divine feminine energy and primordial cosmic power in Hinduism, associated with the goddess Devi.
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4
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20
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soma
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Hinduism
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Soma is a sacred ritual drink in Hinduism used in religious ceremonies and divine worship.
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4
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21
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trinity
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Hinduism
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In Hindu culture, the concept of trinity is represented by the three gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, known as the Trimurti.
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4
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22
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worship
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Hinduism
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Hindu worship includes rituals, offerings, and reverence for multiple deities through puja and meditation.
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4
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23
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cremation
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, cremation is a common funerary practice believed to release the soul and achieve spiritual liberation.
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3
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24
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dharma
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Hinduism
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Dharma is the moral and ethical duty guiding individuals in Hinduism and Buddhism.
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3
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25
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divine
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Hinduism
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Hinduism believes in multiple divine entities, karma, and cosmic justice.
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3
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26
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god
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Hinduism
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Hinduism is centered around a pantheon of multiple gods and goddesses with distinct roles and attributes.
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3
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27
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immolated
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Hinduism
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Immolation is a symbol of surrender and purification in Hinduism.
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3
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28
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indra
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Hinduism
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In Hindu mythology, Indra is the king of the gods and the god of rain and thunderstorms.
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3
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29
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kali
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Hinduism
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Kali is a powerful and fearsome Hindu goddess associated with empowerment, protection, and destruction in Hindu culture.
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3
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30
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meditation
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, meditation is widely practiced for spiritual enlightenment and inner peace.
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3
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31
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moksha
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Hinduism
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Moksha is the ultimate goal in Hinduism, representing liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth.
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3
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32
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rama
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Hinduism
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Rama is a revered deity in Hinduism, known for his righteousness and considered the embodiment of dharma.
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3
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33
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salvation
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Hinduism
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Salvation in Hinduism means being free from the cycle of samsara through self-realization and enlightenment.
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3
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34
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yoga
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Hinduism
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Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice rooted in Hindu culture and traditions.
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3
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35
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bhagavad gita
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Hinduism
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The Bhagavad Gita is a revered sacred scripture in Hinduism for spiritual guidance.
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2
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36
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burnt offering
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, a burnt offering is a sacrificial gesture of devotion to Agni, the god of fire, using symbolic items.
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2
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37
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chakra
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Hinduism
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In Hindu and yoga traditions, chakras are vital energy centers that impact both spiritual and physical well-being.
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2
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38
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creation
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Hinduism
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Hinduism believes in the cyclical creation and destruction of the universe involving multiple gods and cosmic forces.
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2
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39
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cremated
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Hinduism
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Cremation is the traditional and preferred method of handling human remains in Hinduism.
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2
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40
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gayatri mantra
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Hinduism
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The Gayatri Mantra is a sacred and powerful prayer used in Hindu rituals and meditation.
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2
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41
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holy river ganges
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Hinduism
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The Ganges is revered and worshipped as a sacred river in Hinduism for its purifying properties.
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2
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42
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kailash
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Hinduism
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Kailash is a sacred Hindu mountain and pilgrimage site.
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2
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43
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offering
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Hinduism
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In Hindu culture, offerings are an essential part of religious rituals to express devotion and respect at temples and shrines.
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2
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44
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ohm
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Hinduism
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The concept of ohm is a sacred sound and spiritual symbol in Hinduism, representing the universe and divine power.
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2
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45
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parvati
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Hinduism
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Parvati is a revered Hindu goddess known for her ideal wife and mother qualities, worshipped in temples.
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2
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46
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purification
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, purification rituals using water and prayers are vital in spiritual practices.
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2
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47
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religious fasting
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Hinduism
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Religious fasting is a common practice in Hinduism for spiritual purification and religious observance on specific days dedicated to deities.
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2
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48
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rudraksha
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Hinduism
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Rudraksha seeds are sacred and used for meditation, prayer beads, and spiritual accessories in Hindu culture.
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2
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49
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sacred symbols
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Hinduism
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In Hindu culture, sacred symbols such as the Om and the Swastika are deeply respected and hold spiritual significance.
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2
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50
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saffron
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Hinduism
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Saffron is considered a sacred color in Hinduism, symbolizing purity and spirituality.
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2
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51
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sapta puri
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Hinduism
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The concept of Sapta Puri in Hinduism represents the seven sacred cities of pilgrimage, including Ayodhya, Mathura, Haridwar, Varanasi, Kanchipuram, Ujjain, and Dwarka.
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2
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52
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saraswati
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Hinduism
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Saraswati is the Hindu goddess associated with knowledge, music, arts, and wisdom.
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2
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53
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soul
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, the concept of the soul is eternal, undergoes reincarnation, and is influenced by karma.
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2
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54
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spices
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Hinduism
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Spices are essential in Hindu cuisine and religious rituals.
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2
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55
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spiritual pilgrimage
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Hinduism
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Pilgrimage to sacred sites is essential in Hindu spiritual practice.
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2
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56
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spirituality
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Hinduism
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Reincarnation and karma play a central role in Hindu spiritual practice.
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2
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57
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vishnu
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Hinduism
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Vishnu is a principal deity in Hinduism known as the preserver and protector of the universe.
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2
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58
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yagna
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Hinduism
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Yagna is a sacred Hindu ritual involving offerings to fire for seeking blessings from deities.
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2
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59
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altar
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Hinduism
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Altars in Hinduism are worship and offering spaces in temples, often adorned with colorful floral arrangements, incense, and candles.
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1
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60
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animal sacrifice
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Hinduism
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Animal sacrifice is a traditional religious practice in some regions of Hinduism and is considered spiritually significant.
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1
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61
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banana plant symbolism
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Hinduism
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In Hindu culture, the banana plant symbolizes knowledge, devotion, and auspiciousness.
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1
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62
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bindi
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Hinduism
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The bindi is worn in Hinduism as a symbol of tradition, religious significance, and marital status.
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1
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63
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brahman
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, Brahman is the supreme spirit that pervades everything in the universe.
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1
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64
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burial sites
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Hinduism
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Hinduism prefers cremation and considers burial sites temporary, with ashes eventually scattered in a sacred river or body of water.
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1
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65
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calendar
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Hinduism
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The Hindu calendar is used to determine favorable dates for events and festivals based on astrological calculations.
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1
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66
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cedar trees
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, cedar trees are spiritually significant and associated with the god Shiva, used in Ayurvedic medicine.
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1
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67
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celibacy
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Hinduism
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Celibacy is practiced by Hindu ascetics as a path to spiritual enlightenment.
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1
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68
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circumambulation
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Hinduism
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Circumambulation is a common practice in Hindu rituals involving walking around a shrine or sacred object in a clockwise direction.
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1
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69
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color symbolism
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, red symbolizes purity and is frequently used in wedding attire.
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1
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70
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cosmic order
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, the cosmic order operates based on the principle of 'dharma,' where individuals' roles and duties contribute to the universe's balance.
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1
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71
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dakshayani
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Hinduism
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Dakshayani is a revered figure in Hindu mythology, known as Lord Shiva's first wife and a symbol of devotion and marital fidelity.
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1
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72
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family
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Hinduism
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Family is considered the central unit of society in Hindu culture and includes extended relatives.
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1
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73
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festivals
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Hinduism
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Hindu festivals are vibrant and often hold religious significance.
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1
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74
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flesh
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Hinduism
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Hindus often avoid beef and pork and may follow a vegetarian or vegan diet due to religious beliefs.
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1
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75
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hell
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, hell is a realm of suffering and reincarnation based on past actions, not eternal punishment for sins.
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1
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76
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khanda
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Hinduism
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The khanda is a type of sword associated with Hindu deities and historical figures.
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1
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77
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kirtan
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Hinduism
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Kirtan is a devotional music practice in Hinduism often accompanied by singing and dancing in temples and spiritual gatherings.
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1
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78
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lotus flower
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Hinduism
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The lotus flower is a symbol of beauty, prosperity, and fertility in Hinduism, commonly associated with Hindu gods and goddesses.
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1
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79
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manikaran
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Hinduism
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Manikaran is a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus and Sikhs known for its hot springs and religious significance.
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1
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80
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music
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Hinduism
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Hindu music is characterized by diverse instruments and traditional melodies used in religious ceremonies and festivals.
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1
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81
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music in religious ceremonies
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, music is central to religious rituals and ceremonies, featuring mantras and devotional songs.
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1
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82
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naam
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Hinduism
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In Hindu culture, 'naam' is the act of reciting religious chants or mantras for spiritual practice.
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1
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83
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nature as deity
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, nature is worshipped as a deity and is considered divine and sacred.
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1
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84
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offerings
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Hinduism
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In Hindu culture, offerings of food, flowers, and incense are made to deities and ancestors as a sign of respect and devotion.
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1
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85
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panchami
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Hinduism
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Panchami is a significant day in Hinduism, particularly for worshiping the goddess Saraswati.
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1
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86
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polytheistic
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Hinduism
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Hinduism is a polytheistic religion that centers on the belief in multiple gods.
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1
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87
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prayer
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Hinduism
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Prayer in Hinduism may involve rituals and offerings to deities at home shrines or temples.
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1
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88
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prayer beads
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Hinduism
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Prayer beads are not commonly used in Hinduism for prayer or meditation.
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1
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89
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priesthood
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, priesthood is hereditary, with specific families responsible for performing religious rituals and ceremonies in temples and households.
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1
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90
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prophets
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, prophets are seen as essential for offering moral and spiritual guidance.
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1
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91
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religious headwear
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, religious headwear such as turbans, headscarves, and forehead markings are worn as a mark of devotion and respect.
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1
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92
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religious practice
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, it is common to light incense and offer prayers at home as a religious practice.
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1
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93
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respect for elders
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Hinduism
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In Hindu culture, respect for elders is deeply ingrained and includes seeking their guidance and blessings.
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1
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94
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saints
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Hinduism
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In Hindu culture, saints and gurus are highly respected for their spiritual wisdom and teachings.
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1
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95
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samsara
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Hinduism
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Samsara is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth based on karma in Hinduism and Buddhism.
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1
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96
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sanctum
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Hinduism
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In Hinduism, a sanctum is a pure space within a home or temple dedicated to prayer, meditation, and religious activities.
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1
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97
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solar deities
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Hinduism
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Solar deities are central to religious ceremonies, rituals, and the calendar system in Hinduism.
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1
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98
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stupa
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Hinduism
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Stupas are less prevalent in Hinduism but can be found in some Buddhist-influenced traditions.
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1
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99
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sunset rituals
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Hinduism
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Sunset rituals are a significant aspect of Hindu religious worship and meditation, often conducted along the Ganges river in India.
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1
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100
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symbolism
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Hinduism
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Symbols like Om, the lotus flower, and the swastika hold sacred significance in Hinduism and are used in religious rituals and art.
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1
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