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Hinduism, for the average Westerner in the street, is a pretty strange religion. Here the author attempts to explain, in simple terms, what it is he believes and why.

An important step in a person's life is the day that they get married. Wedding traditions differ in each religion. While all include reciting religious rites, there are many differences in weddings in the Buddhist, Hindu, and Christian ceremonies.

Review of the ancient hindu statue shiva nataraja

Contains information on the Hindu God, Shiva.

One of the most influential deities of Hinduism, and Dharamic religions in general, Ganesh is the most worshipped divinity in India. Ganesh often revered before exams, the purchase of a new home, a new vehicle, or any new venture.

Hinduism produced many philosophical work and texts, among which Gita is considered the most sacred and philosophical scripture. Not only by Hindus, but Gita is popular across religions all over the world.

As a person who was brought up in Buddhism, I have learned that there are parallels to Hinduism. Practicing Buddhism, I know that we cannot deny Hinduism as both faiths seemed to be interconnected with each other more ways than just one way.

An overview of how Hinduism views marriage and divorce.

Christians are familiar with their trinity as a three in one concept. A similar although not identical concept exists in Hinduism

A look at the religion of Hinduism, and a follower's belief behind living a good and moral life. Easy to understand for those not knowing a great deal about Hinduism.

That Hinduism has 330 million Gods is an absolute misinformation. It was a blasphemy propagated by ill-informed western scholars. Read more...

Hinduism is not a religion of multiple Gods as some non-Hindus wrongly believe. Hinduism actually accepts worshiping and adoring varying forms of the One God - called Brahman. Get introduced to the popular God forms of Hinduism.

The Hindu people have many religions that are classified under one term called Hinduism, and is considered one of the world's oldest religions. Hinduism was started in India, by many different civilizations.

The cow is viewed as a motherly figure since it provides things such as milk and butter and since nurturing is considered motherly, what appears to be 'worshiping' is more of a deep, sincere respect towards these animals as Hindus are taught to respect all living beings.

Hinduism is made up of many different aspects that seem to be countless. The Hindu religion and lifestyle begin with the belief in reincarnation where the soul leaves a dead body and is reborn into a new life form numerous times.

This essay dicusses the Hindu religion and its growth from an budding belief to the third largest religion.

The Uddhava Gita, one of the most important Hindu books that is practically unknown outside of India, was where I first encountered the term siddhi. A siddhi is defined as a "magical or spiritual power for the control of self, others and the forces of nature."

The Rig Veda is one of four collections of hymns, collectively called the Vedas, brought to the Indus Valley region of the Indian Subcontinent by the Aryan people around 1500 BCE. Among these four Vedas, the Rig Veda is the most important and oldest...

Because of its fidelity to the elements from which the legend originated, Hinduism exhibits a conservative and stable character. Examine the legend of Balarama, and observe the strength of an extended family.

In India, over the past hundred or so years, Christian missionaries have proselytized with great determination. Some Hindus are now fighting back. A Hindu spiritual leader has claimed that he has so far reconverted 42,200 Christians to Hinduism.

Comparison and Contrast of Eastern Religions such as Daoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shintoism.

An exploration of snakes, especially cobras and pythons, as metaforms. Written for "Metaformic and Feminist Theory" (December 27, 2002) from the perspective of a woman who has lived with snakes and has been trained as a modern day Snake Priestess.

The Ganges is the most sacred river in the world. It is also the most polluted in the world. This does nothing to stop its mighty power, however, and continue to attract millions of pilgrims and other visitors a year.

The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry by W. G. Archer describes the influence of the stories of Krishna in art and poetry. In the Mahabharata, Krishna is portrayed as an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the epic.

China and India, two ancient powerhouses that are emerging again from the shadows. Are they similar or dissimilar? Can they join hands and hearts?

Most experts believe that the Newars were the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley, high in the mountains of Nepal, a country north of India, but their origins are shrouded in mystery.

An axiom post-colonial literature: The novel acts as a site of subversion to resist the imperialistic monolith To resist colonization, the post-colonial novel seeks to redraw the world as the post-colonial subject (or Other) knows, or does not, know it.

The recent filibuster saga, ethics rules changes and the use of

religion to justify a right-wing, political agenda are just a few

examples of how Republicans are trying to domineer the country and browbeat anyone who stands in their way.

Puja, a form of worship where different articles are offered before the deity on altar, is perhaps the most common form of Hindu worship. This is a practical, step-by-step guide on doing your own puja.

The concepts of heaven and hell as destinations of afterlife are sometimes thought of as the exclusive domain of Abrahamic religions. However, heaven and hell are also described in the Hindu scriptures - and very colorfully and elaborately at that!

A brief essay on the Hindu deity known as Shiva, and why I like Him.

Guru Purnima, the full-moon day of the Indian month of Ashad, is a yearly festival where ancient sage Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas, and all Hindu gurus, seen as his representatives, are paid homage to and worshiped.

Hindu Spiritual books & Hindu bhajans, Mantra here.

As a Hindu I can identify with THANKSGIVING 100% - emotionally as well as spiritually.

Hindu statues supposedly drink milk, and Catholic statues cry. Are these miracles?

Puja is a Hindu ritual performed daily to show devotion to God. There are different ways of performing Puja, but a common ritual involves water, fragrance, red thread, foods, oils, and other items.

A Hindu home where cows and bulls can die a natural death is suing the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for euthanizing a cow in their care

I wrote this essay after I went with my Hindu, Indian boyfriend to a temple on Diwali. I placed myself in a foreign situation to better understand the person I love. The experience taught me more about myself than I expected to find.

Can Hindu devotional theology and South Asian fluid kinship models help Americans to remake our culture as Utopia? This essay, written as blog for a Freshman class, offers some tongue-in-cheek musings on this theme.

Last Thursday, for the first time in its history, the US Senate was opened with the invocation of a Hindu prayer. The prayer was noisily interrupted by Christian activists, belonging to an organization that calls itself Operation Save America.

Examined is the portrayal of the purusharthas, the Hindu four essentials of life, as they exist in Valmiki's Ramayana.

Ring around the Rosy is well-known. Many of us as children played this with our friends. Standing in a circle and joining hands, we began to sing and go around in a circle until falling to the ground, dizzy and giggling.

Love is not Buddhist. Love is not Christian. Love is not Hindu, or Muslim, or Jewish....

Hinduism and Buddhism have many of the same elements, stemming from similar cultural beliefs. Each one however differs greatly from the other at the same time. In both religions, essentially the goal is the same- to reach bliss.

If you're practicing either Buddhism or Hinduism, you cannot deny that there are links that connect the two faiths. My mother told me that a lot of Hinduism's teachings do play a part in Buddhism.

Cows have been in existence since the start of Hinduism. These creatures roam many parts of the world. Cattle are consumed as we eat beef ribs, sausages, beef tenderloin, steak, and hamburgers. But, cattle are sacred in Hinduism.

This article describes what actually encompasses Hinduism as a religion. It discusses the beliefs, traditions, and practices of this religion.

Hinduism can be a confusing religion if you are unfamiliar with their beliefs. Here is an overview of what their general beliefs are.

A review of Hindu Statues ideal for beginner and serious collectors of Hindu Statuary.

Review of the religious Hinduism and what they really believe.

Hinduism, perhaps the most mis-understood religion. The reason behind this is very little public debate about it and little reserach (compared to other religions).This article aims to start that debate about Hinduism., focusing on the position of women.

A brief look into the religion of Hinduism.

Hinduism has been described in western literature as mystical and otherworldly, and it does a good job of living up to its reputation.

Evolution of Hinduism, philosophy and how it is different from other religions

An AC producer's encounter with an Indian national daily, The Hindu newspaper's style of telling the story (journalism) played a vital role in this writer's life.

A helpful essay about living with a Hindu student.

In Hinduism, God is worshiped with name and form. God's name is considered very holy and uttering it, elevates a person spiritually. Read more...

One of the most spectacular sights in family relationships is a Hindu wedding. It is a prolonged sacred event with a series of rituals, which the bride, the bridegroom and their parents scrupulously observe.

Whether someone is a devout Christian or a believer of Hinduism, there are still set beliefs to their religion -- from the belief that Christianity is a way of life, to the hefty influence on society in a Hinduism believing society.

Hindus revere Yama for his fierce unwillingness to accept bribes and let them live!

The Nepali Hindu society has now entered a defining moment in history. After the nations' historic April revolution, which essentially brought down the monarchy and declared the nation secular, the people now have the task of rebuilding nation.

This article aims at describing the level of mind and interrelation of the levels as considered in Hindu Philosophy

This article looks at hinduism from the perspective of an insider and asks questins on its meanings and analyses its short comings.

Something very frightening is going on in Narendra Modi's Gujarat. The Constitution of India is being systematically and insidiously chipped away.

Hanuman is a monkey god who is still much revered and loved by the Hindus. This article tells of his many adventures as he helped Rama, Vishnu's seventh avatar, defeat and destroy Ravana, the terrible demon king of the island of Lanka.

"Reincarnation is becoming the alternative to the orthodox Christian view that the soul passes into heaven, purgatory or hell after physical death." (Encyclopedia of the Unexplained).

Namaste has been used for centuries as a greeting. It is gaining popularity worldwide and it's meaning is needed now more than ever.

There are people who transcend narrow religious divides...and move a step closer to their creator...such people are the truly religious...This story is about one such man...

Comparing and contrasting the two religions and explaining a little about both.

A brief overview which poses a question towards the audience.

There is a lot of confusion surrounding societies view of Hindu's belief in God. Here is a general overview of their view of God, or Gods...

This paper provides background relating to the Parition of India and Pakistan in 1947. Reasons it happened and the players involved who made it all happen. Along with what should be taken from the atrociy that was partition.

Here is a general guide to understand the significance of Saris in Hinduism.

All of the world's major religions share two things in common. Aside from the blood on their hands, they also fervently expect that holy man of some sort will appear. Could it really be possible that all these messengers will turn out to be the same man?

This article uses case studies and specific examples to exemplify the idea that Nationalist pride leads to much violence and heartship. A prime example is found in the Hindu Pakistani controversy over Kashmir.

Many people confuse religion and ideology. The reason may be due to globalization's allowing the two to intermingle and produce extremist terrorists.

This study of symbols from Hinduism and Christianity as found in the film ends with a blurb about an opinion poll for addenda probes beyond antisemitism and excessive violence.

Buddha lived at a time when, and where, Hinduism was the common religion. Buddhism is the fourth most popular religion is the world. Although, Hinduism is the third most popular religion many people don't know who Patanjali is or what yoga really is.

Wicca draws from a variety of cultures, why not Hinduism?

A must-see for travelers to India, the dual locations of Varanasi and Sarnath are respectively among the most holy sites in Hinduism and Buddhism.

The eating beliefs and habits of different religions.

Bhagavad Gita, "The Song of God", is one of the core religious texts of Hinduism. Its 700 verses cover a vast array of religious and philosophical themes in a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna at the battlefield of Kuruksetra.

Are you searching for a meaningful yet inexpensive gift for a discerning spiritualist in your life? If they're into Hinduism or Buddhism, then a mala might be just what they need.

Two religions that formed in India are Buddhism and Hinduism. Both religions affect the daily lives of the people who follow them. Beliefs such as moksha and the four noble truths impacted on these lives.

Death is returning to the same matter as before birth (Buddhism). It is new life through reincarnation/rebirth (Buddhism/Hinduism), & it is a departure from the physical & a passage to Heaven/ Hell (Christianity) or a place of great reward (Judaism).

The reason for India's squalid sanitary conditions is not entirely economic, it is also cultural. Left over from the traditional caste system, there still remains communities so low in the Hindu social order that they are born into the role of sweepers and scavengers.

"Nothing lasts. Nothing is real. It is all suffering, Threefold affliction! It is all beneath contempt. Know this. Give it up. Be still." -Ashtavakra Gita 9:3

Remnants of obsolete systems of numeration have remained with us through the long evolution that led to the modern Hindu/Arabic system.

Rishikesh is the starting point of the famous Chrdham Yatra of Hindu religion. It also has many vital pilgrimage spots that all Hindus would like to visit. Some useful tips are given by me in this article on it.

Child marriage was originated from the Hindu traditions in the medieval times, when the sultans held the place of a monarch and upheld a unique sort of culture, alienating their own religion and showing

Lord Shiva is a Hindu God. He is known for kindness for helpless creatures on earth. He supervises the universal phenomenon of "mortal departures". He lives in cemeteries and maintains a simple appearance. My devotion for this God is expressed in the form of this story.

Find Indian baby names for girls and boys. These free web sites include names which are Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, and Jain.

Sidhapur is a holy place of pilgrimage that is famous for performing the religious rituals after the death of the mother as per Hindu religion. It has also famous Rudra Mahalay, which is an ancient historical monument. I have covered useful tips on visiting it.

Allahabad is the most important place of pilgrimage for Hindus as The three most worshipped rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and sarswati unite here at Allahabad. Taking a bath here at triveni sangam is considered extremely important Hindu Mythology.

An explanation of the Hindu art of Tantra.

Devotees from all over the world can now have darshan of the idols of the Hindu God Vitthal and Goddess Rukmini merely by clicking on a website. I cannot help wondering if we are trivializing God with this display of rank commercialism.

The Vedic Hindu philosophy, Heisenberg, the father of Quantum Mechanics, acknowledged that it had helped him a lot with his work in Physics. He said that it showed him that "a great deal of new developments in quantum physics.

Badrinath is one of the four dhams of the pilgrimage for the Hindus. The four dham pilgrimage starts from Haridwar and takes around 8 days to complete this most prestigious pilgrimage of the Hindu Mythology. Here are some travel tips on it.