Can I go to church if I am Hindu?
Yes ,you can visit any worship place especially church. Hinduism does not segregates. Hinduism says that “Ekah sarvam vipra bahudha vadanti.”
Does Hinduism Have a day of worship?
Worship at home The majority of Hindu homes have a shrine where offerings are made and prayers are said. A shrine can be anything: a room, a small altar or simply pictures or statues of the deity. Family members often worship together. Rituals should strictly speaking be performed three times a day.
Why do Hindus pour water?
Hinduism: Hindus place an importance in physical and spiritual wellbeing by achieving purity. Water in Hinduism is a sacred place because it is believed to hold purifying and cleansing powers.
Why can’t non-Hindus enter Hindu temples in India?
It’s quite common knowledge that many of the major Hindu temples in India don’t allow non-Hindus, particularly foreigners, to enter. The main reasons are because they may do something disrespectful or because of their personal habits. So basically, non-Hindus are considered impure.
Why don’t people go to temples after death?
I briefly give answers to only what you have asked: The reason behind this belief is that, birth and death create impurity for blood related kinsmen. Temples being residing place of gods, who like purity, entering temples are prohibited in such occasions.
Are non-Hindus allowed inside Vishwanath Temple?
Non-Hindus are not allowed inside the temple, although this is not always enforced. On the northern side of Vishwanath Temple is the Gyan Kupor well. Non-Hindus are strictly not allowed to enter here.
Why can’t blood related kinsmen enter temples?
The reason behind this belief is that, birth and death create impurity for blood related kinsmen. Temples being residing place of gods, who like purity, entering temples are prohibited in such occasions. As far as I know, death and birth are only such occasions where this impurity ( asaucha) happens.