बौद्ध धर्म क्या है?

एक तरफ जहां उत्तराखंड सरकार धार्मिक पर्यटन को बढ़ावा देने के दावे कर रही है, वहीं दूसरी तरफ विश्व प्रसिद्ध पिरान कलियार दरगाह सरकार की उदासीनता का शिकार है. ऐसा लगता है कि राज्य सरकार राज्य में पर्यटन को बढ़ावा देने के बड़े-बड़े दावे करने तक ही सीमित है।

यह मंदिर चूनाभट्टी में मिट्ठू मंदिर चौक के पास, दरभंगा जिला, बिहार, भारत में स्थित है।

गुरु अर्जन देव  जी का जन्म अमृतसर के गोइंदवाल में वैशाख वादी 7 (संवत 1620 में 15 अप्रैल 1563) को सिख धर्म के चौथे गुरु, गुरु रामदासजी और माता भानीजी के यहाँ हुआ था।

दक्षिणकाली मंदिर, दक्षिण काली मंदिर या दक्षिण काली मंदिर भी, काठमांडू के बाहर 22 किलोमीटर (14 मील) और फ़ारपिंग गाँव के बाहर लगभग 1 किलोमीटर (0.6 मील) की दूरी पर स्थित, नेपाल में देवी काली को समर्पित प्रमुख हिंदू मंदिरों में से एक है। 

One of the world’s tiniest but most animated religious minorities is the Parsi community, who are devoted to a religion called Zoroastrianism. Originating from Persia (modern-day Iran), Parsis have a rich history and cultural heritage. Among their religious practices is Dare Meher or Fire Temple, a place of worship with significant importance in it. This essay provides an insight into the history, architecture, religious significance, and issues around the preservation of Dare Meher highlighting attempts to uphold this vital part of Parsi heritage.

Historical Background of Zoroastrianism and the Parsi:

Origins and Migration:Zoroastrianism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions on earth founded by the prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathustra) over 3000 years ago in ancient Persia. Before being persecuted during the Islamic conquest in the 7th century, this religion thrived in Persia. Fleeing persecution, some Zoroastrians migrated to India around the eighth century where they were referred to as Parsis which means “Persian”.

Indian Establishment: The Parsi settled primarily in Gujarat and later in Mumbai (then called Bombay) when they arrived in India. Upon their arrival, indigenous rulers offered them refuge on the condition that they adapt themselves to local customs while holding onto their religious practices. They have made substantial contributions to Indian culture, society as well as economy for centuries and at the same time maintained a separate religious identity.

Importance of Dare Meher in Zoroastrian Worship

Role of Fire in Zoroastrianism: For instance, fire represents purity, veracity, and the presence of Ahura Mazda, who is also the most superior power among all other deities. It’s believed that it’s sacred and an indispensable part of all religious rites. The fires are kept perpetually burning in Fire Temples with much reverence being paid to them through prayers and rituals conducted before them.

Different Kinds of Fire Temples:In Zoroastrian worship, there are three grades of fire housed within different types of Fire Temples:

• Atash Dadgah: this is the simplest form where any Parsi can look after it
•  Atash Adaran: This takes a Zoroastrian priest for it to be placed at this grade. 
• Atash Behram: this is the highest rank which requires elaborate rituals maintained by high priests. There are only nine Atash Behrams throughout the world; eight exist in India while one exists still exists in Iran.

As climate change, pollution, and resource depletion continue to be some of the planet’s biggest challenges, sustainability has become a global concern. Faith-based organizations like gurdwaras can help advocate for environmental stewardship. Gurdwaras as places of worship for Sikhs should practice what they preach by embracing strategies such as energy conservation, waste disposal methods, and water collection that preserves the environment. The above piece explores how Sikh sustainable practices and operations in Gurdwaras tally with religious standards.

Environmental Stewardship according to Sikh TeachingsFrom his inception in the 15th century, Guru Nanak’s Sikhism has always propagated living harmoniously with nature. Sikhism’s core tenets such as “Naam Japna” (remembering God), “Kirat Karni” (honest living), and “Vand Chakna” (sharing with others) are based on maintaining a balanced and ethical lifestyle. Furthermore, according to Guru Nanak’s teachings, it is important to respect all creation since the environment is God-made.

In their holy book Guru Granth Sahib, Sikhs frequently eulogize nature while calling upon humanity to protect it. One example of this is found in one of his hymns where he says that air is principles while water along with earth are parents.