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Which God is Worshipped for beauty?
Aphrodite, ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty, identified with Venus by the Romans. The Greek word aphros means “foam,” and Hesiod relates in his Theogony that Aphrodite was born from the white foam produced by the severed genitals of Uranus (Heaven), after his son Cronus threw them into the sea.
What is a celestial nymph?
Celestial nymphs (apsaras) are commonly found along the bottom exterior and interior walls of Khmer-period temples in both Cambodia and Thailand. The function of these female figures was to entertain the gods, who were believed to reside in temples while on earth.
Who is Rambha?
Rambha is the wife of Nalakuvara, Kubera’s son. When she visited Kailash to meet her husband, Ravana saw her. He was captivated by her beauty and dragged her into the bushes. In grief and anger, Nalakuvara cursed his uncle, Ravana to burst into seven pieces if he ever forced a woman.
Who is the best Hindu god?
Vaishnavism
What are the basics of Islam?
Five Pillars of Islam Salat: to pray five times a day (at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, and evening) Zakat: to give to those in need. Sawm: to fast during Ramadan. Hajj: to make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once during a person’s lifetime if the person is able.
What’s a Naga?
Naga, (Sanskrit: “serpent”) in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, a member of a class of mythical semidivine beings, half human and half cobra. They are a strong, handsome species who can assume either wholly human or wholly serpentine form and are potentially dangerous but often beneficial to humans.
How is Islam a way of life?
Islam is a way of life. As such it has three main aspects: religious, political, and cultural. The three overlap and interact, sometimes imperceptibly passing from one to the other.
What is Apsara called in English?
An apsara, also spelled as apsaras (respective plurals apsaras and apsarases), is a type of female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist culture. English translations of the word “Apsara” include “nymph”, “fairy”, “celestial nymph”, and “celestial maiden”.
What are some daily practices of Islam?
The Five Pillars of Islam
- Profession of Faith (shahada). The belief that “There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God” is central to Islam.
- Prayer (salat). Muslims pray facing Mecca five times a day: at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after dark.
- Alms (zakat).
- Fasting (sawm).
- Pilgrimage (hajj).
Who is most beautiful apsara?
Urvashi