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Hindu Gods In Video Gaming

Greg Perreault | Posted 01.09.2013 | Religion
Read More: Hindu, Hinduism, Asura's Wrath, God of War, Durga, Mithra, Violent Video Games, Video Games, Diwali, Universal Society of Hinduism, Gender, Religion News
Greg Perreault

In Asura's Wrath, Hindu themes and images have been appropriated and lifted out of a religious and cultural context. Yet by appropriating these images, the game also works as a subtle critique of the religious text.

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Goddess Bless America: My Wild and Crazy Fantasy

Lisa Levart | Posted 11.24.2012 | Religion
Read More: God, Dnc Convention 2012, Goddess, RNC Convention, Women and Politics, Goddess-on-Earth, Pat Mitchell, Hindu, Madhur Jaffrey, Durga, Shakti, Religion News
Lisa Levart

The word God was used a total of 57 times during the recent Republican and Democratic National Conventions. Just for fun, let's imagine if the word Goddess were used instead.

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Spring Hindu Holy Day Vasant Panchami

Anju Bhargava | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
Read More: Saraswati, Hinduism, Navaratri, Religious Holidays, Spring, Vasant Panchami, Hindu Festivals, Hindu Holidays, Lakshmi, Spring Holidays, Durga, Vedas, Knowledge Is Within, Diwali, Religion News
Anju Bhargava

Vasant Panchami is celebrated every year on the 5th day or 'Panchami' of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Magha. "Vasant" heralds the beginning of spring.

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Nepal Hit By Severe Goat Shortage

BBC NEWS | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Read More: China Nepal Exports, Goat Shortage, Religious Customs, Goat Shortage Nepal, Nepal Goat Shortage, Goats, Kathmandu, Goat, Durga, Sacrificial Animals, Durga Festival, Nepal Food Corporation, Religious Rituals, Nepal, Nepal Goats, Nepal Goat, Animals, World News

The authorities in Nepal have ordered officials to find more goats for ritual slaughter ahead of the country's biggest religious festival of the year....

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