Image Credits: Getty Images Tulsi Gabbard, the 8th Director of National Intelligence in the United States, has garnered attention not only for her political achievements but also for her unique name, which carries deep spiritual significance. Her connection to Hinduism and her name’s origin stem from her family’s spiritual journey rather than ethnic background.Despite common misconceptions linking her to Indian …
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7 Hindu deities and their representations in Japanese culture
Benzaiten, derived from the Hindu goddess Saraswati, is revered as one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichi Fukujin) in Japan. Both goddesses are associated with eloquence, intellect, speech, knowledge, and music. In an article with TOI, Devdutt Pattanaik noted that Benzaiten is not only worshipped for knowledge and music but also for wealth, prosperity, fertility, and beauty, similar to Lakshmi. …
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