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Originally posted by: flipfl0p
On bold. There is some kind of stigma attached to the period days of women (which is there is other religions too). There are people, who say women cannot worship in those days. Otherwise, we have rarely heard that women cannot worship.As someone pointed out, there are certain temples which are only female friendly. Also in most Devi temples (which are more than half of the temples in India), there are some special times on certain days of the week. That time, Devi is worshipped only by females. (Something similar to ladies reserved compartment in trains). There is no written ban on men (as practices in Hinduism is not codified). But, usually men don't attend these rituals.Another thing one did not point out is the absence of Gowri (Sharukh's wife). That's because, Ganesh festival is the festival for men. Previous to Ganesh festival day is Gowri's (the Godess) festival, which is the festival for women. There is nothing about gender inequality here.I do not support those who started the comparison between polytheistic and monotheistic religions in this thread. It is comparing apples and oranges. Multicultural society demands to respect each other's faith. Ridiculing someone else's faith will not make our faith (may be that is liberalism as well) stronger. It just reflects on our personality and prejudices. We can defend our faith, without belittling others.I came in to defend my faith, as you said it treats women inferior. True, it does not treat both as equal. Instead it treats both as individual, special.On the thing underlined. Yes, I do agree with you.
Honestly speaking, Hinduism is not polytheistic. It is henotheistic. Meaning there is a single God known as Brahman( not the caste Brahmin guys, pls don't confuse) and this God manifests Himself in different forms. It can be also called pantheistic, as it believes that entire universe is a part of God
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