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Wikipedia: Hinduism
Wikipedia provides very detailed information on Hinduism, the oldest of the major world religions.
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Wikipedia: Bhagavad Gita
Wikipedia provides very detailed information on the Bhagavad Gita, the epic poem of Mahabharata that is revered in Hinduism.
British Library
British Library: Expressions of Faith: Hindu Manuscripts
A collection of seven Hindu books from various time periods. There is a written commentary plus great illustrations. The author of the commentary is Ravi Shankar, the famous Sitar musician.
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Temple Net: Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneshwar
This comprehensive article details the history and use of the Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneshwar. Contains an image of the temple as well.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Early Hinduism
This interactive website gives students an online glossary, a game, an introduction to Hindu gods and goddesses, and a story of Narayana the creator.
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Worcester Art Museum: Bronze Parvati, Consort of Shiva
Contains a detailed image of a Chola bronze Parvati as well as an overview of the art form. Brief information from the Worcester Art Museum.
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Theism Links
This site provides links to different sites that contain different theisms of Hinduism.
Smithsonian Institution
Freer | Sackler Galleries: Puja: Expressions of Hindu Devotion
The Smithsonian offers an expansion on an exhibition on the Hindu act of Puja. The accompanying teachers' guide allows educators to expand on Hindu art and draw it into their curriculum.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Agni
Encyclopedia entry with illustrations on the Hindi god of fire, Agni. Site provides a brief overview and definittion of Agni.
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Hindu Website: An Essay on the Hindu Way of Life
Learn the reasons that Hinduism as a religion cannot be separated from Hinduism as a way of life. Understand Hindu belief and practice.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pantheism
Excellent, in-depth article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy introducing the metaphysical beliefs and religious practices of pantheism. Pantheism is treated as both a philosophy and a religion. Author consider arguments and...
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Soma
This entry from Windows to the Universe shows that In the Hindu religion, every part of the cosmos is related to an action of a god. "In Hindu mythology, Soma represents the god of the Moon." Includes a picture of "Soma."
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The Gold Scales: Vedic Gods
Read about the four Vedic gods (Agni, Asvins, Surya, and Vayu) and their meanings according to Indian teachings.
BBC
Bbc Religion and Ethics Homepage: Hinduism
The British Broadcasting Corporation provides an incredibly detailed description and outline of Hinduism. Content includes a look at the religion's history, as well as its beliefs, customs, holy days, and forms of worship.
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Uri Kids: Hinduism: Basic Beliefs
Scroll your mouse over the page to find out what the pictures symbolize. Click Celebrations, Sacred Spaces, Basic Beliefs, and/or Resources to learn about the Hindu religion.
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Teaching About Religion: Hindu Worldview
A brief survey/examination of the major Hindu beliefs and tenets. It is divided into categories such as "Nature & Deity", "Conception of Time" and more.
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Teaching About Religion: Worldview Sampler
You can "compare" nine worldviews between such religions as Buddhism, Hinduism and other major world religions. You can also examine elements of a particular worldview of interest.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Gupta Empire
The Regents Exam Prep Center offers a review sheet prepared to help students on the NY State Regents exam in World History. Gives brief details about the Gupta Empire and reasons for its decline.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: World Belief Systems
A teacher-compiled site for students taking the high school Regents Examination in New York. Site offers exam preparation materials for nine world religions--animism, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism,...
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: The Historical Context of Bhagavad Gita
An essay by Soumen De about why the Gita was written and its philosophies. He shows the Gita's relation to other Indian religious doctrines.
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Hinduwebsite: What Is the Correct Way of Life?
A long article addressed to Hindus as a guide to how they are to live according to the teachings of Hinduism.
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Hinduwebsite: Belief in Soul
A description of the Hindu conception of the soul, which is known as Atman.
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Hinduwebsite: The Upanishads: Belief in One God: Hinduism and Idol Worship
An article describing how idols are used in Hinduism as an aid to worship.
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Hinduwebsite: The Upanishads: Belief in One God
An essay explaining the paradoxical fact that Hinduism has many gods and one God.