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Definition: The term mandira literally means "dwelling place" and is used in Hinduism to refer to temples. It is generally believed that gods live in these temples which are not necessarily constructed in an elaborate manner. Many are, in fact, simple roadside shrines.
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What is Theism?
What is the difference between monotheism and monolatry? Between pantheism and panentheism? How about between animism and shamanism? Or theism and deism? What the heck is henotheism? For that matter, what is and is not a religion?What is Religion?
A system of human beliefs, ideals and practices which is harder to define than it may at first appear.
