This book studies the diverse and often competitive strands of Hindu traditions, Hindu festivals and life-cycle rituals and examines them in the context of globalized religions.
Explore the Hindu Religion with its fascinating Rituals and History This book has eye-opening information about Hinduism that will help you to understand the religion, the Gods, beliefs, rituals and how it has evolved over time.
Dharma, karma, and moksha — grasp the importance of moral order, action, and the quest for liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth Gods, goddesses, and avatars — get acquainted with the Hindu Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva), ...
Find out where the religion originated, trace its history, and explore the meaning of its symbols. Hinduism explores typical places of worship for Hindus, as well as major sites and places of pilgrimage around the world.
The purpose of this book is to assist readers of all ages in exploring Hinduism, and to provide them with a road map for further travels in the land of Hindu religion, if they so desire.
Women in the Hindu World joins other engaging texts in the series, including The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape and The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and Study Guide.
The collection of traditions that compose modern-day Hinduism have developed over at least the past 5000 years. If you are interested in Hinduism, then this book is for you.
In this book, Tracy Pintchman has assembled ten leading scholars of Hinduism to explore the complex relationship between Hindu women's rituals and their lives beyond ritual.
Ideal for students and scholars approaching the topic for the first time, the book includes sections in each chapter that provide useful theoretical terms for understanding that history.
The essays in this book, based on the popular White Hindu blog, explore a variety of the issues that non-Indian Hindus struggle with... Is it possible to convert to Hinduism? Why is Ambaa so concerned with skin color?
The final section analyses Hindu society, culture and arts. This accessible book provides the perfect reference for anyone wishing to explore the compelling faith and culture that is Hinduism.