Cultural Practices
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Means of Achieving Invisibility The thread would detail the ways & means to become invisible. The means of achieving invisibility is not only applied to humans, but to cattle &...
Strict Rules to obey as a Sangoma initiate /ithwasa Like any other thwasa my journey was pretty much the same when it comes to obeying the rules at the initiation school. Adjustin...
Hygiene in Hinduism and Why Hindu India is so Unclean? 🧵 In this thread I will explain about history of Indians hygiene and how much Hindu culture influenced the filthiness in Ind...
I can answer this one: it’s because hygiene rituals in many parts of the 3rd world are top-down impositions of caste systems which were introduced by higher elements to ensure some...
I’m not a Māliki, but I will give some evidence on why they do sadl. This is a position that shouldn’t cause division, but as these people like to do, they want to act as if they...
Bones in Tibetan Buddhism ‘Relics’ are remains of a holy person, the most common Buddhist version being sarira, which I've described before. But this thread is about the ritual...
Muhurta: Parasthanam. When we have to set out for travel, specially to far off places, it becomes crucial that our journey is safe, successful and completion of the task for which...
YANTRA 1)If you have yantra at home it's advisable to keep them wrapped in a silk cloth (color based on yantra devta) 2)They are said to be the embodiment of the devta and some con...
A longer thread:- Shri Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid (who decided the Muhurt of Jan. 22 for Pran Pratishtha in Ram Mandir... & also the earlier Muhurt of Bhumi Pujan in 2020) was asked...
Makhosi Isithunywa/ Prophetic Spirit Isithunywa, Umthandazi, Moprofeta or Prophetic Spirits are ancestors that were attending church and who were practicing through religion, ma...
Aarti is a Sanskrit word and is derived from the root word “aartika”, which literally means “to remove darkness“. Know top 7 Different Types Of Aarti Performed in Hinduism. https:...
Makhosi when you cleanse or phahla or buy anything your ancestors show you or thwasa doesn’t automatically mean they will give you anything u want 1. They deliberate 2. They as...
HOW MANY DEEPAK TO LIGHT 🪔 Few tips : 1)On Dhanteras light 13 Diyas/lamps. The Diyas should preferably be old and used ones. If not possible then light new ones and this time sav...
Q 5:112-5 relates the story of a table/meal which the apostles of Jesus asked to receive from heaven. I think the story recounts the Eucharist's institution & is part of a 2-way...
While lighting the Vilakku (Diya) every day, ideally the flame should point, 1. East in the mornings 2. West in the evenings The flame can point North too, especially if your obj...
This is done in several African countries after a child is born. It's a mixture of different herbs to protect and disinfect the skin while also warding off evil spirits. In some...
Our dead ancestors are not roaming the world or seated yonder in a council from where they superintend over what happens to the people they left behind on earth. I have just found...
An Engagement ring must be accompanied by a letter for Lobola. You propose, she says Yes, you then give her the letter to take to her family. If you haven't put together money for...
This is done in certain temples where the cooks/cleaners/servers are Brahmins - they don’t want to touch other peoples plates/leaves with their hands so they serve on the ground an...
Upanayan Sanskaar (यज्ञोपवीत) #Longthread Upanayan is one of the most important Samskaras. “Upa” means ‘close’ and “Nayanam” means ‘to bring’. Upanayan means to bring closer to t...
Gūtūrwo kana Gūtonywo Ndūgìra This is a very deep concept and practice among the Agìkūyū. Gūtonywo kana Gūtūrwo Ndūgìra is both physical and symbolic . It is representative of t...
The Sunnahs Of Eidul Adha... THREAD https://t.co/HANI1fkQsb
No harm in garments falling to the ankle The prophet ﷺ said, “The garment of a Muslim should be lowered to the middle of the shin, but there is no harm or blame in what is betwee...
As your guide into the realm of #VedicMathematics, I invite you to explore this ancient Indian practice. These 16 Sanskrit Sutras will unravel an intuitive & entertaining approach...
