An Anthology on Aspects of Indian Culture
author: Dr. V. Raghavan
edition: 2002, Dr. V Raghavan Institute of Performing Arts, Chennai
pages: 518
ISBN-10: 819219941X
ISBN-13: 9788192199412
Topic: History
Chapter 2 - Worship of the Sun
This chapter describes Worship of the Sun located on page 15 in the book An Anthology on Aspects of Indian Culture compiled by Dr. V. Raghavan. This book comprises a variety and integration in the pattern of Indian Culture. This theme is supported by another paper on ‘Religious Harmony’ which begins with an apt quotation form the Mahabharatha.
This present collection reveals, in essence, the multi-faceted approach of Dr. Raghavan, as a true and sincere torch-bearer of the best of ancient Indian cultural values. This volume—including Worship of the Sun—would certainly be of great interest to the young and the old, and to the lay and the learned alike.
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Triveni Journal
A marvel of marble petals with crimson tints of the morning sun, Symbol of sanctity and devotion, Purity, love and compassion Noblest feelings of the human heart Inspiring sculpture of exquisite art, A sight divine and uplifting, The *Baha I House of Worship, a splendid home, For prayer and meditation, a silent home, Abode of perfect peace and harmony That welcomes all without distinction To feel the unseen presence of the SPIRIT SUPREME And the ecstasy of communion....
Read full contents: The Lotus Temple in New Delhi
Rivers in Ancient India (study) [by Archana Sarma]
It compelled them to worship the phenomena of nature. Gradually, the supernatural powers were also conceived existent in all natural things. This belief gave rise to the conception of a universal impersonal power pervading all nature. The different types of appearance were presented through the different phenomena of nature, e. g. the river flowed, the clouds wondered in the sky, the trees waved under the wind, the sun and the moon journeyed across the heaven every day....
Read full contents: 3. Naturural elements worshipped as god
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) [by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo]
The arches of the doorway are also depicted the symbol of nandipada, srivatsa and worship of tree within railings. The depiction of worship of four-tusked elephant, tree worship, image of Surya and an image of Gajalakshmi/Mahamanasi, the Sasanadevi of Santinatha are other notable representations in the cave. Cave No. 7 (Navamuni-Gumpha) The cave was originally comprised of two spacious cells but converted into one in past and a verandah in front....
Read full contents: Jaina Antiquities at Khandagiri Hills (Khordha)
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[Foreword]