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DASAVATARA-MYTHOLOGICAL ASPECTS AND MAHATMYAM

Posted on 22/08/2012 by konkanifestivals

DASAVATAR- MYTHOLOGICAL ASPECTS AND MAHATMYAM The mythological reasons for the ten avatars as per Hindu philosophy are given below. Ten Avatars: 1. Matsya (the fish) 2. Kurma (the tortoise) 3. Varaha (the Boar) 4. Narasimha (half man and half lion) 5. Vaman (dwarf) … Continue reading →

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DASAVATARAS-EVOLUTIONARY ASPECTS

Posted on 21/08/2012 by konkanifestivals

DASAVATARAS-EVOLUTIONARY ASPECTS It is said that change is the only thing constant. All of us experience change in our life – our views take shape, thoughts mature, perceptions get moulded, and if ever we sit and reflect, we wonder how it could be that we are so different … Continue reading →

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DASAVATAR THEMES

Posted on 20/08/2012 by konkanifestivals

DASAVATAR THEMES Why Avataras Dasavatars are an important part of the puranas followed and understood by vaishnavites. The base line of the theme of various Avataras is that Lord Maha Vishnu assumes an avatar and comes down to earth as … Continue reading →

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DASAVATAR BACKGROUND

Posted on 20/08/2012 by konkanifestivals

DASAVATAR BACKGROUND The Avatar is a corner stone in Hindu philosophy. The origin or the root of  the Hindu philosophy has to be traced to our original Scriptures, known as Vedas. Origin of the Vedas is traced to Lord Vishnu … Continue reading →

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