Topics on Hindu Mythology, Artifacts and Dieties (original) (raw)
Hinduism Potpourri
A Selection of Topics on Hinduism
First Online: August 15, 1997
Last Updated: August 20, 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. |
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| 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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