Hinduism Potpourri

A Selection of Topics on Hinduism
First Online: August 15, 1997
Last Updated: November 16, 2024

Hindu Samskaras A series of artcles on Hindu religious sacraments by Dr. Jyotsna Kamat, including their symbolism, rituals, and history.	The Song Celestial The Bhagawad-gita is Hinduism in a nutshell. Commentary on the sacred text by Ganesh Burde.
Interview with an Ascetic Kamat chats with a boy monk at the birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in West Bengal, and learns why God had to create the evil.	Parade of Gods A list of Hindu deities, the relationships among themselves, their icons, and vehicles
Lord Shiva's Family in Indian Art Shiva, along with wife Uma and son Ganesh is the most favorite of Indian artists.	The Holy Men of India We classify the holy men of India; pictures of Sadhus, Swamis, Saints, and Priests.
The Festivals of India The significance of festivals, includes a number of pictures, and a calendar.	Glossary of Hinduism Definition of terms, deities, their relationships and other glossary.
Temples of India Detailed discussion on the history, and stylistics of some of the great temples of India.	Renunciation and Relinquishment The difference between the two; and what must be followed according to the Gita.
The Call of Yama Discussion of death in Hinduism; includes answers to frequently asked questions, and proceedings of a Hindu funeral.	Adi Shankaracharya Biography of the great scholar and philosopher Shankara who revived Hinduism and founded the Advaitic school of thought.
Hindu Sacraments An introduction to the traditional Hindu sacraments helps understand many of the rituals of Hinduism in practice today.	Who is God? Warrior Arjuna, during the Mahabharat war is supposed to have asked Krishna on his identity. The answer.
Boy Becomes Man -- The Hindu Ordaining Ceremony	Swami Vivekananda & Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna Mission has had a profound impact on Indian society and were instrumental in renewing Hindu Vedantic Philosophy

Articles on Hinduism

• Brahma The Creator- Article
• Goddess Parvati and Her Weapons- Article
• An Introduction to Hinduism- Introduction
• The King of Sets- Article
• Krishna in Indian Art- Index
• Lord Krishna describes himself- Article
• Lord Ramachandra of Ayodhya- Article
• Lord Shiva in Indian Art- Article
• The Manifestations of Lord Vishnu- Article
• Manusmriti or Code of Manu- Article
• Monkey. Hero. God -- Hanuman- Article
• References and Resources on Hinduism- Reference
• Roots of Hinduism- Article
• A Timeline of Hinduism- Timeline
• The Tradition of Sati (Sutee) in India- Article

Pictures of Hindu Tradition and Culture

• A Brahmin Vatu (student) begs his first meal
• Deity of Mangeshi temple Goa
• Ganesh in Stained Glass
• Goddess Durga Punishing the Demon
• Goddess Saraswati
• Hanuman the Son of Wind God
• Hanuman, the Monkey
• Hindu Mythological Figure Rawana, Leather Puppet
• Hindu Saint Shankaracharya
• The Ishwara Lingam
• Lord Ganesh rides his favorite mouse to earth
• Man Dressed as Hanuman the Monkey
• Painted Leather Puppet of Hanuman
• Shankaracharya, the great reformer of Hinduism
• Swami Raghavendra of Mantralaya Offering Prayers to Lord Krishna on a Linga platform
• The Varaha Avatar
• Warrior Arjuna Seeks Lord Krishna's Advice
• Yama the Lord of Death

See Also:

• Topics on Jainism -- the non-violent religion of India
• Topics on Buddhism -- the two periods of rise of Buddhism in India
• Sikhism Potpourri -- learn about this faith that blends bravery and sacrifice
• Who's Who and What's What of Hinduism - glossary .. of sorts
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