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Dr. V. Siva Prasad

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Expertise

In addition to general questions, I can answer rare and in-depth questions on Hinduism.

Experience in the area

I published some articles in general magazines. I have also published about 40 research papers in national and international conferences and journals.

Organizations

Retired Professor, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India

Education/Credentials

Ph. D.

Awards and Honors

I was nominated as paper referee for an international journal.

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Recent Answers from Dr. V. Siva Prasad

2010-03-14 What does children's jewellery represent?:

Specific items are peculiar to each ethnic group, but here you can find their significance in general:    http://www.trsiyengar.com/id22.shtml    http://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/22/2115/magic-of-natural-motif1

2010-03-04 Satyanarayana Ratha Pooja:

We are humans, and no man is perfect. The intentions are more important than   the ritual procedures. Rishis in Himalayas who do Tapas use no Radhas or Kalasas.      Explain the same to a Purohitha in

2010-03-02 query:

They are not common to all - each region in India uses different grasses.    http://www.experiencefestival.com/grass    http://www.avesta.org/ritual/barsom.htm    Particularly, yava (barley) is not native

2010-01-25 What is the meaning and history of Shivling?:

Shiva Linga is the holy symbol of Lord Shiva that is considered sacred by the devotees of Lord Shiva. The word, ‘Lingum’ in Sanskrit means, ‘symbol’. Shiva Lingum, therefore means

2010-01-22 Religon Hindu/sex:

Unlike other religions, sex is part of Hinduism. Kama Sutra sex postures are depicted  on the walls of Hindu temples.    http://www.shunya.net/Pictures/NorthIndia/Khajuraho/Khajuraho.htm    http://keshuvko

 

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