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Book – Brahma Dreaming – Hindu Stories with Black and White Illustrations

Brahma Dreaming is narrating several Hindu stories with illustrations of scenes and deities.  The illustrations are in black and white. So, what is new about the book? For Hindus who are aware of these stories, the illustrations provide a fresh approach. To those who are not aware of Hindu stories, the stories and illustrations are a good introduction to the Hindu world. To an average Hindu reader who is always used to seeing Mata Sita wearing a sari might find it hard to digest Sita in a European gown. Goddess Sati dressed like a Greek Goddess…forget the dresses and the drawing style… the illustrator has done a wonderful job in capturing the essence of the stories. The pictures narrate not just stories but more… Most stories and illustrations attempt to unravel the hidden symbolism. Brahma Dreaming is written by John Jackson and is illustrated by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini. About the book Brahma Dreaming is a collection of mythological adaptations in three parts, eac

How many times should we go around Goddess Durga in Temple?

Circumambulation, or simply going around, of deity in the sanctum sanctorum is an important part of temple visit. But how many times should a devotee go around Goddess Durga in a temple. Now this is a perplexing question as there are no written rules. And the number of times people go around varies from region to region. But as per majority of pandits, astrologers and pujaris, one should go around Goddess Durga in a temple only one time. Only one circumambulation should be made in a Durga Temple . But there are people who do 3 or 5 or 7. This is also permitted in many regions. But one should never do 2 or 4 or 6 circumambulation.