hinduism

Looks at the Hindu faith and its history. Visits a temple to see a Hindu priest performing a prayer ritual and visits a family celebrating the holiday of Diwali.

Survey of the history, religions, and daily life in ancient and modern India. Describes India's contributions to the world.

Explores the history of the world from the perspective of Hinduism, one of the oldest and largest religions, discussing its origins, rituals and customs, and impact on literature.

Journey down India's longest river, the Ganges, in this thrilling, informative adventure. Travel through the Himalayan Mountains to the Indian Ocean as you learn about the seasons and the land, as well as the people and culture of India.

This book discusses Hinduism throughout the world, tracing its history in specific locations from its origins to the early twenty-first century and includes comments from religious leaders, a look at holy sites, and information on Hindu celebrations.

Provides a brief overview of Hinduism and other Eastern religions including Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. Includes information on their history, festivals, ceremonies, and everyday practices.

A collection of traditional Hindu texts in translation that includes the Rig-Veda, the Athara-Veda, the Upanishads and the Bhagavad-Gita.

A guide to Hinduism, covering its history, philosophy, traditions and practices, and rituals and beliefs, and including more than four hundred photographs.

Contains nearly 2,800 alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on practices, festivals, beliefs, gods, and other aspects of Hinduism, with biographical profiles of key thinkers, teachers, and scholars, as well as maps, a chronology, and resources for further reading.