Tag: Saivite
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Painted Faces of Hindu Monks and Priests
July 5, 2017 • Photography & Travel
Hindus wear markings on their forehead for many purposes. Some markings denote the sect they belong to, others tell if a woman is married or not, and some have deeper metaphysical reasons. Hindu priests and monks can often be seen wearing the most elaborate of facial markings. The markings are ma...
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Siva’s Great Night
March 3, 2011 • Hinduism
Maha Sivaratri or “Siva’s Great Night” is a religious festival that takes place once a year where Hindus stay awake throughout the night worshiping and honoring their Supreme God Siva. The festival is celebrated every year on the 13th night/14th day of the new moon during Krishn...
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