#Shrines

Interesting history of maks in Japan. While the article mentions premodern precedents, it ignores the example of Buddhism. This reflects a broader erasure of Buddhism from narratives of purity discourse
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Ancient ruins of temples in Rishiyan, a place named so because of the belief that 84000 ऋषि used to live here. The place is important as ShriRam visited this this
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,#Congress asks Who gave BJP/RSS the right to represent #Hindus in #India?But who gave u the right to steal & claim all of India’s freedom struggle as gift/charity to Indian
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Ahead of the 1st anniversary of Soleimani's assassination, senior Iranian officials praise his contribution to the liberation of Iraq from ISIS. But in fact, the Quds Force led by soleimani
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1). "MATTER OF INTROSPECTION"Hindutva Is A Threat To India!Is It So?-------------------------------------Let's discuss about the statement :i). The Hindus were unable to save 600 million Hindus from slaughter by the Muslims
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The studious omission of Jesus’ name from otherwise overtly Christian prayers (invocation & benediction) is not actually inclusive IMO. It only highlights how American civil religion is fundamentally Christianity *without*
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THREAD: Cultural Connection Between India and Indonesia--- The term “Nesia”signifies a group of islands, and “Indo” of course means India. Thus, Indonesia means Indian Islands.--- Java, Bali, and Sumatra which
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Om Swastiastu HI I'm Ainnur Najwa-Group 27-Uitm Puncak Perdana want to share about Balinese Culture. Enjoy! #UniversitasAirlangga#UniversitasUdayana #UniversitasKristenPetra #UKP #PCU #Surabali #Surabali2020 @globalunair @Unair_Officia
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Chennakeshava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.This ekakuta temple positions itself as one of the masterpieces of Hoysala architecture. The temple's construction commenced in early 12th century by king Vishnuvardhana, when the town
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The Khed-Roda Group of Temples These temples (dated 8th-9th century) were built during Gurjara-Pratihara or Rashtrakuta period. We can see the ruins of only 6 temples at the site, as the 7th is
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When you enjoy mama company in a juice shop after a medical checkup.... She told should I take my shuttle cock, I replied you will be unable to walk in
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Stepping back from the culture wars for a short thread on #Japan & #Religion. Believe it or not, this is my specialist area of research and as I finish up
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I spent the weekend in the country looking at traditional Japanese pillar-to-stone foundations, the no concrete no metal lowtech (sustainable) method of building earthquake resistant homes. I looked primarily at
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In Baghdad life has returned to what it was before COVID and you would almost not know there even was a pandemic. Despite this, infection rates have not shot up
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I sat down for a conversation with @xavierbonilla87 today. Part of what we talked about is symbolism and politically sacred places. I want to expand on that a bit here
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It is interesting how Marathi School Historians like D.R. Bhandarkar bend over backwards in trying to reinforce the claim that there are no Kshatriyas, at least not real.Regional belief bias
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