'Why Do Brahmins Control the Mahabodhi Temple?' Ask Buddhist Monks in Bodh Gaya
One of the most sacred pilgrimage sites of Buddhism, the Mahabodhi Temple, is located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. Akash Lama said, ...
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Boston Brahmins
The term "Boston Brahmins" refers to a class of wealthy, educated, elite members of Boston society in the nineteenth century. Oliver Wendell Holmes coined the term in a novel in 1861, calling ...
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Brahmins didn’t always wear the sacred thread. They adopted it at the start of the Common Era
It is still prevalent, especially among Brahmins. In common speech, it is often referred to as the ‘thread ceremony’, because the sacred thread or cord is placed over the left shoulder of the boy.
300-year-old Vamana stone discovered near Tiruchuli
Archaeological enthusiasts have discovered a 300-year-old Vamana stone, which denotes land donated to Brahmins, near ...
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This is why Brahmins avoid consuming Masoor Dal
Among many dietary customs, one of the noted dietary abstinence is that of Brahmins avoiding Masoor Dal (red lentils) as it is considered non-vegetarian by them. This dietary abstinence is ...