Ganesh: the Indian deity with the head of an elephant

Ganesh: the Indian deity with the head of an elephant

In Hinduism there is a great number of various gods, one of whom is precisely familiar to much thanks to the head. Ganesh, and is about him, has the head of an elephant. This deity is considered very kind and favorable to those who pray to it and conduct the correct life. Let's learn about it more.

A way of practice and self-development or what Buddhists trust in

A way of practice and self-development or what Buddhists trust in

Possibly, everyone in life has questions, answers to which it is not so simple to find. Many think of the spiritual beginning, begin to look for a way to understanding of the life. One of the most ancient religious faiths — the Buddhism, helps with such search, teaches comprehension of wisdom and increase in own spirituality.

Keeper of the world mighty god Vishnu

Keeper of the world mighty god Vishnu

Hinduism is one of the most ancient religions which, in turn, is considered the third in number of believers around the world, Orthodoxy, and on the second Islam is in the first place. The Indian religion is a set of traditions, ceremonies, philosophy and knowledge. It is presented by numerous schools and also svyashchennopisaniye. In Hinduism there are various directions, one of which is the Vaishnavism or Vaishnava, its distinctive feature is worship of the Indian God Vishnu and his avatars.

Great god of creation Brahma

Great god of creation Brahma

Hinduism (sanatana-Dharma) — one of the ancient directions of the Indian religious thought which united various religious traditions, schools of philosophy and created in І the millennium B.C. This religious trend, the third in the number of adherents, in the world (after Christianity and Islam) — it professes about one billion people. From the second half of the past century the Hinduism overstepped the Indian frontiers and extended on all continents. Though 80-90% of Hindus still live in India. The Hinduism is based on the doctrine professing transformation of souls which happens under laws of a karma. In this article we will tell you about what in this religion is understood as Brahma and what value it has for believers.

God Hanuman, or the Injured jaw

God Hanuman, or the Injured jaw

The East and its ancient religions find the increasing popularity. And it is not surprising, ancient myths and beliefs of such countries as India, from them absolutely other than western by philosophy and lifestyle, bewitch the bright beauty and surprising tranquility. Except the Buddhism, also the Hinduism with its numerous pantheon of gods, gods and deities, one of which, and besides very interesting, is apelike Hanuman, is widespread.