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  2. Shiva (Judaism) - Wikipedia

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    The ritual is referred to as "sitting shiva" in English. The shiva period lasts for seven days following the burial. Following the initial period of despair and lamentation immediately after the death, shiva embraces a time when individuals discuss their loss and accept the comfort of others.

  3. Pumsavana Simantonayana - Wikipedia

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    It is similar to the baby shower ritual observed in other parts of the world. [2] [3] In many Tamil Brahmin Iyer families, the mother-to-be wears a black saree for this ritual. Black is usually not allowed for any good occasion but this is a special occasion that asks for a black saree. It is also called as "masakai karuppu" meaning yearning ...

  4. Jewish life cycle - Wikipedia

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    The Jewish life cycle is marked by a series of religious and cultural rituals that celebrate significant milestones from birth to death. Each event has deep religious meaning, community involvement, and traditional practices that have been passed down through generations.

  5. Shaiva Siddhanta - Wikipedia

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    His Kriyakramadyotika is a vast work covering nearly all aspects of Shaiva Siddhanta ritual, including the daily worship of Siva, occasional rituals, initiation rites, funerary rites, and festivals. This Aghora Paddhati of Shaiva Siddhanta is followed by the ancient gruhasta Adi Shaiva Maths of Kongu Nadu [ 22 ] and the temple Sthanika ...

  6. Shiva Puja - Wikipedia

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    Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam. Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is worshipped by the multitude of Gods with genuine thoughts full of faith and devotion and whose splendor is like that of a million suns. Ashta Dalopari Veshtitha Lingam. Sarva Samudbhava Kaarana Lingam. Ashta Daridra Vinaashaka Lingam. Tat Pranamaami Sadaa ...

  7. Bene Ephraim - Wikipedia

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    The Bene Ephraim (Hebrew: בני אפריים) Bnei Ephraim ("Sons of Ephraim"), also called Telugu Jews because they speak Telugu, are a small community living primarily in Kotha Reddy Palem, a village outside Chebrolu, Guntur District, and in Machilipatnam, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India, near the delta of the River Krishna. [1]

  8. Smarta tradition - Wikipedia

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    The Smarta tradition rejects theistic sectarianism, [3] and is notable for the domestic worship of five shrines with five deities, all treated as equal – Ganesha, Shiva, Shakti, Vishnu and Surya. [4] The Smarta tradition contrasted with the older Shrauta tradition, which was based on elaborate rituals and rites.

  9. Shivarahasya Purana - Wikipedia

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    Shiva is equated with Sat-Chit-Ananda, described as the screen on which Shakti is projected as the moving picture of the universe. Jivanmukta - one who is liberated while still physically alive, who abides in the blissful peace of Sat-Chit-Ananda. Videhamukta - one who is liberated after death through the continued repetition of "I am Self ...