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Mary of Nazareth, also known as Virgin Mary is the mother of Jesus of Nazareth according to the New Testament and the Qur'an. In the Roman Catholic Church, the veneration of Mary is encouraged through prayer, poetry, and visual art. Roman Catholics…

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The Greek Orthodox Church's icons are visual representations of God, saints, and various scenes from the Bible. The tradition of creating Christian images can be traced back to the 3rd century, whereas the iconic Greek Orthodox image can be traced…

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Ganesha, also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, Pilliyar, and Binayak is one of the most worshipped deities in Hinduism. Ganesha is known as the god of new beginnings, success, remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and science as well as the deva of…

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Ho Chi Minh, born as Nguyen Sinh Cung was a Vietnamese Communist revolutionary leader and a key figure in the foundation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945, being President from 1945 to 1969. Ho Chi Minh also helped established the…

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This statue represents one of the two divine twin children, Taiyewo and Kehinde, who are used to revere the god, Ibeji. These divine children are worshipped by the people of Yorubaland that worship the twins since they are capable of influencing…

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Incense holders have hollowed bowls that are usually filled with sand in order to hold incense sticks straight up. A majority of Buddhist use incense burners in their homes or temples as a ritual of worship for various deities. Incense sticks are…

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Islamic Prayer beads, also known as Subhas or Misbahas are used by Muslims to help count recitations and/or concentrate on their personal prayers. There are typically 33 or 99 beads on a Subha that aid Muslims in reciting the 99 names of Allah, or…

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Islamic prayer rugs are small oriental carpets used by Muslims when performing "salah" or the five daily prayers. Prayer rugs have become a traditional way for many Muslims to ensure cleanliness in their place of prayer. When prayer time comes,…

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Incense in China, known as Xiang are used in Chinese traditional cultures and religions for ceremonies, ancestral venerations, aromatherapy and for daily use. Incense is held in censers or incense burners that usually have spiritual and religious…

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Chinese guardian lions sometimes recalled Shishi, refer to lion sculptures often found in parts of Asia such as China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand. The image originates from Chinese Buddhism where they are believed to have powerful protective…
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