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A Hindu Bar Mitzvah

When does a Hindu boy become a man? Like a bar mitzvah, a ceremony happens--with father passing on a secret mantra to his son.

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Beliefnet offers coverage of Hinduism, offering interviews, essays, galleries, holiday coverage and quizzes breaking down various aspects of this ancient religion, from who the various Gods are to how the caste system works, to ceremonial explanations and coverage of Hinduism and pop culture, to stories about Hindu life in America. Diwali, Mother Kali, the Sacred Thread ceremony, Hindu wedding ceremonies, who Hare Krishnas are--all these topics and more are covered in Beliefnet's Hindu section.

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My A La Carte Hindu Wedding

Faced with the task of creating a traditional Hindu ceremony in a Western context, I chose two rituals most meaningful to me.

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Papal Visit: Arrival Preview

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who is Archbishop for the Military Services, talks about his role in the arrival ceremony for Pope Benedict XVI at Andrews Airforce Base. (Papal Coverage from WTTG-Fox5 and myfoxdc.com in Washington, D.C.)

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Six Ways to Get Energy Flowing

As the Chinese New Year approaches, now is the perfect time to use Feng Shui to clear old energy from your home and let go of the past.

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Sacred Samskaras: Hindu Rites of Passage

Samskaras--Hinduism's answer to the sacraments--sanctify life's transitions from birth to death.

Related Topics: Faiths, Hinduism, Ceremony, Life, funeral ceremony, Temple, solid food, home ceremony, sacred homa fire, life transition, Home, marriage ceremony

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What's Different about Gay Wedding Ceremonies?

Answer: Nothing.

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Rites of Passage

Rites of Passage From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Woman to Woman

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Weddings

Beliefnet.com features spiritual tips on wedding planning, wedding vows, wedding readings, wedding prayers and spiritual honeymoons and also provides inspiring highlights from real wedding ceremonies.

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