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    What is the significance of a Bindi?

    According to the Hindu religion, a Bindi represents various features and characteristics of Hindu customs and traditions. It is a red dot that is applied on the forehead of married women. It is said that it is applied in order to avoid or prevent bad luck.
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    What do Hindu dots on forehead mean?

    The dot on the forehead of Hindus indicates the command and wisdom. It is applied between the eyebrows and is called Tilak or chakra. This tilak is applied by using bindi by women and Kumkum by men.
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    What does itching mean spiritually?

    The spiritual meaning of itching is an indication of bothering, worry or disturb. Itching is the result of anger or dissatisfied desires. If you are hiding something serious which causes a problem then it comes out in the form of itching.
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    Is child's pose bad for lower back?

    Child pose provides flexibility, stress relief and helps circulation to the muscles, joints, and disk of the back. So, child pose does not cause any harmful effects.
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    where is the Hindu temple in Hawaii?

    The San Marga Iraivan Temple is the Hindu temple in Hawaii which is located on Kauai island which is 8 km from Mount Waialeale. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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    What percentage of Africa is Hindu?

    The estimated percentage of Hindus in Africa is 6.7% and it is mostly living in South Africa.
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    Who translated Ramayana in Bengali?

    Mahakavi Krittibas Ojha(1381–1461 ) was a Bengali poet who translated the Ramayan into Bengali language.
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    Who was killed by Sudarshan Chakra?

    According to the story of Ramayana, Danava named Hayagriva was killed by the Lord Vishnu on mountain Chakravana.
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    What are followers of Shiva called?

    Lord Shiva is known as the God of Destroyer and Creator of this universe by shiva's followers. They are called "Shaivites" or "Saivites" and they believed that Lord Shiva is the supreme God.
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    How is self consciousness achieved?

    The self-consciousness of a human being is achieved by following the laws of nature. Self-consciousness is the awareness of oneself and it helps in optimizing social functioning.
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    What happens when we chant mantras?

    When we chant mantra then it can raise the functioning level of hormone, internal secretion, pituitary, pancreas, spleen, gonad, thyroid, lymph gland, parathyroid, salivary gland.
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    How do you use mantras effectively?

    In order to make any mantra more effective, you should sit in a cross-legged position with closing eyes and focus on the breath while chanting the mantra.
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    Who created Mahamrityunjaya mantra?

    Maha Mrityunjaya mantra is the mantra of Lord Shiva to get longevity and free from any dangerous disease. According to Hindu religious text, Maha Mrityunjava mantra is given to Sage Markandeya by Lord Shiva. This mantra is also called Rudra mantra and Tryambakam Mantra.
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    Can you do yoga at 38 weeks pregnant?

    Simple yoga and exercises can be practiced during 38 weeks of pregnancy. Sukhasana, Baddha Konasana are some of the yoga poses which can be practiced in 39th weeks of pregnancy.
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    How long should you hold a yoga pose?

    According to the Yoga teachers or Gurus, it is advised to hold the yoga position to about 15-30 breaths. One complete breath is equal to one deep inhalation and one complete exhalation.
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    How do you sit in the lotus position?

    Here are the tips to sit in lotus position: Spread the legs towards the front and sit on a yoga mat or ground, the spine should be straight Fold the right knee and place it on the thigh, making sure that the heel is near the abdomen and the soles of the feet are upwards Now repeat the...
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    What does listening to Om chanting do?

    Om mantra has many amazing, miraculous, supernatural benefits and healing power. Listing and chanting the Om connects us to all the living soul, nature and the whole universe. It has many benefits like it provides peace to the mind and lowers the blood pressure.
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    Dadi Maa ke Nuskhe for babies vomiting

    Vomiting is not a disease but it can consider as the symptoms of other diseases so it should be treated asap. It is very uncomfortable for babies and causes dehydration. Tradition treatment of vomiting involves the paste of curry leaves, extract its juice and mix one teaspoon of honey and lemon...
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    Hindu population in European countries

    Here is the Hindu population in European countries: Country Population Austria 11,000 Croatia 449 Czech Republic 2404 Poland 2421 United Kingdom 832000 Bulgaria 137 France 121312 Germany 130000 Portugal 35000
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    What are the 7 Spiritual Laws of Yoga?

    Here are the 7 spiritual laws of Yoga: The pure potentiality The giving and receiving law The cause and effect law The intension and desire law The detachment law The low of religion The least effort law
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