Ardhanareeshwara :Significance of Hindu Iconography, & the 3rd gender. Story of deepavali 5.
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Concluding part of the 5 part series on a lesser known celebration of Deepavali festival, originated in the Skanda Purana of Vedic times. Hindu iconography has played a major role in the propagation and preservation of Hindu thought and values. Learn the strength of Iconography and explore the meaning of the Ardhanari form of Shri Shiva and Parvati Devi. Also delve into Yoga and it’s relevance to this form. Finally, understand the status of the 3rd gender in a true Hindu society. Ref links: https://himalayaninstitute.org/online/the-flow-of-prana-nadis-chakras-and-kundalini/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAjfyqBhAsEiwA-UdzJNwCtHrdOOnh0swIW7kl0Cf1AcQkVZT1BtFfU3TsfGTF9AlcGzUv1xoC1J0QAvD_BwE https://shaktianandayoga.com/teachings/the-three-main-nadis/ Image courtesy: Sabita Ramakrishnan
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