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Animal Symbolism in Plains Indian Sun Dance
Paper by Elizabeth Atwood Lawrence examines animal symbolism, especially the eagle and buffalo, in the sun dance.


Apache Sunrise Ceremony 
Article explaining the Na'ii'ees reenactment. Links to puberty rites, womens societies, and general Apache information. Historical and contemporary photos.


Celestial Healing Arts Presents Rituals
Celestial Healing Arts: Psychic Intuitive LaVaughn presents ritual and healing tools and services including handmade new age products, books, tarot gallery, and articles


Cheyenne Sweat Lodge
Essay by Edward S. Curtis on sweat bath religious observance of the Cheyenne.


Hindu Rituals
A description od Hindu Rituals


Jain Temples in US States
This website provides a list of all the Jain temples in all of the fifty US states.


Lakota: Vision Quest 
General information on this important part of Lakota life and ritual.


Last Rites
A desription of last rites


Long Valley Ceremonial Grounds 
Cherokee Stomp Ground located in Chewey Oklahoma. Information about religious ceremonies and directions to get there.


Mind Atlas
Ritual and Rites in Hinduism


Naraya Song Used in the Wind River Shoshone Ghost Dance
Brief explanation of the Ghost Dance lyric. Previously outlawed, this practice is being reclaimed.


NativeTech: Beads and Beadwork
Discusses the role of beads and beadwork in ceremonies and rites of passage.


Santeria, A Practical Guide to Afro- Caribbean Magic
This web-based excerpt of a book by Luis M. Nunez is a comprehensive summary of the religion of Santeria. It goes into depth about the traditions, orishas, and ceremonial practices of Santeria.


Seven Circles: Sweat Lodge Ceremonies
About the sweat lodge ceremonies sponsored by the Seven Circles Foundation.


Seven Circles 
Information about a foundation that offers sweatlodges, pipe ceremonies, sundance, vision quests and other ceremonies; includes schedule of events.


Terra Mater: Ceremonies
Information on pipe ceremonies, drum and chant evenings, sweat lodges, vision quest, drum journey, and marriage ceremonies.


The Significance of Rituals performed in a Hindu Marriage
A Hindu Wedding is not simply an exchange of vows and rings. It includes a number of religious rites before and during the nuptials, which are performed in the presence of family deities.


Vivaaha
Significance and Rituals of Hindu Marriage & Alliances and Matrimonials through Smart Modern Swayamvaram

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