hinduism

Describes what happens inside a mandir and introduces the Hindu faith.

Explains the origins, development, beliefs, festivals, and ceremonies of various world faiths and where they are practiced, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions of Australian aborigines and Native Americans.

Describes the history of Hinduism and Sikhism in America; their beliefs and practices; their impact on American culture, social issues, and politics; and important American Hindu and Sikh figures and events.

Describes the history, tenets, teachings, worship, traditions, and celebrations of Hinduism, and includes an activity and a note for parents and teachers.

An English verse translation of the sacred poem, part of the Hindu epic "Mahabharata, " documents a dialogue between young warrior Arjuna and Krishna, believed to be an incarnation of God, on the eve of a battle in which Arjuna must face an army composed of close relatives and other loved ones.

A color-illustrated overview of the Hindu religion, which describes its history and covers such topics as the Veda, the Brahmins, the Upanishads, yoga, bhakti, and the "Bhagavad Gita." Includes a glossary and an index.

Provides an introduction to Hinduism, explaining what it is, the origins of the faith, how Hindus live and worship, how the religion has changed over time, and the challenges facing Hindus in the twenty-first century. Includes a look at the life of a Hindu teenager in England.

Describes the origins, tenets, and scriptures of Hinduism and discusses contemporary issues such as the relationship between the religion and the modern West.

Presents an introduction to a Hindu temple, providing information on the different ways religious worships takes place there. Includes photographs.