es, you could think you've just landed in Tokyo! Take the opportunity to buy Japanese socks and manga t-shirts for your loved ones. 5- Discover a Hindu pilgrimage site at Batu Caves To experience another form of radical change of scenery, you'll need to step outside the confines of Kuala Lumpur ...
of the most important for Indians. 'Divali' is the contracted form of 'deepavali' a name derived from the Sanskrit dîpa avali, 'row of lamps'. The Hindu family that hosted me in Malaysia actually prefers to use the full name of deepavali. The name is a reminder that this festival, held for 5 ...
r released in 1985. Richard Garriott wanted the player to be represented by an alter ego in the virtual world of the game and borrowed this word from Hindu religion. This term was then adopted in online role-playing games and was first used in literature in Neal Stephenson's novel, Snow Crash, publ ...
ing the shape of the pendant, a person passionate about spirituality might be touched by jewelry representing: • the Om symbol: this sacred symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism represents the primordial sound of the universe. The Om sound is often chanted during meditations. • a Tree of Life: ...
indigestion to smallpox, including respiratory diseases... Its yellow-orange color was also traditionally used to dye fabrics, especially the robes of Hindu and Buddhist monks. 4- How to grow saffron? Planting and growing Crocus sativus yourself is a good way to obtain this spice at a lower cost. ...
g of the Shaolin monks. A journey between history and pop culture The exhibition Ultimate Combat focuses first on the representation of combat in Hindu and Buddhist arts. In both cultures, fighting is primarily internal and is a metaphor for liberation and knowledge. This course then explores ...
1- This festival has its origin in Hindu mythology Like many Indian festivals, Holi has its origins in Hindu mythology. Legend has it that King Hiranyakashipu ruled as an arrogant despot and demanded that everyone prostrate themselves at his feet. But his own son Prahlad preferred the god Vis ...
majority ethnic group, the Malaysian population also consists of Chinese and Indians who practice other religions such as Buddhism, Christianity and Hinduism. This cultural and religious patchwork is evident in many aspects of everyday life such as local architecture, places of worship and Malay ...
ion, energy balance, as well as their interior layout and decoration. This age-old science draws from ancient texts or Vedas. It applies not only to Hindu temples but also to other buildings and living spaces. Even today, the principles of Vastu Shastra are commonly applied in Indian architecture a ...
