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Pages in category "Locations in Hindu mythology" The following 71 pages are in this category, out of 71 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Hindu mythology is the body of myths [a] attributed to, and espoused by, the adherents of the Hindu religion, found in Hindu texts such as the Vedas, [1] the itihasa (the epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana, [2]) the Puranas, [3] and mythological stories specific to a particular ethnolinguistic group like the Tamil Periya Puranam and Divya ...
Legendary original homeland of the Mexica people in Mexica/Aztec mythology. Bald Mountain: A location in Slavic folk mythology related to witchcraft. Baltia: An island of amber somewhere in northern Europe. Biringan city: A mythical city that is said to invisibly lie between Gandara, Tarangnan, and Pagsanghan in Samar province of the ...
Kapala skull cup. Kalasha - the kalasha is considered a symbol of abundance and "source of life" in the Vedas. It is referred to as "overflowing full vase" in the Vedas. The kalasha is believed to contain amrita, the elixir of life, and thus is viewed as a symbol of abundance, wisdom, and immortality.
As one of the Trimurti (supreme trinity) in the Hindu pantheon among Brahma and Vishnu, there are a number of temples dedicated to his worship in India and abroad. In Hinduism, Shiva is the supreme being regarded to perform the functions of creation, preservation, as well as the destruction of the universe. [ 1 ]
Location Description 1 Somnath: Gujarat: Veraval: Somnath is traditionally considered the first pilgrimage site: the Dwadash Jyotirlinga pilgrimage begins with the Somnath Temple. The temple, that was destroyed and re-built sixteen times, is held in reverence throughout India and is rich in legend, tradition, and history.
The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, India is a Hindu temple, that was inaugurated [4] on 22 January 2024 after a prana pratishtha (consecration) ceremony. [ 5 ] [ 4 ] In Hindu tradition, this temple is believed to be located at an ancient pilgrimage site of Ram Janmabhoomi , the birthplace of Rama , a principal deity of Hinduism .
Classical Hindu Mythology: A Reader in the Sanskrit Puranas. Temple University Press. ISBN 978-1-4399-0464-0. Māṇi, Veṭṭaṃ (1975). Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary With Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 0-8426-0822-2. Māṇi, Veṭṭaṃ (1998).