The Hindu Temple

The Hindu Temple

Author: George Michell

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 1988-09-15

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780226532301

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A reprint with a new preface of the Harper edition (1977) of Michell's standard introduction. He explains the cultural, religious, and architectural significance of the temple, illustrating his points with many photographs, building plans, and drawings of architectural details. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


What You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple

What You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple

Author: Dr. Mehendra Jania, PhD

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2013-01-18

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 1594734992

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A colorful, fun-to-read introduction that explains the ways and whys of Hindu faith and worship What You Will See Inside... A new series of illustrated books designed to show children ages 6 and up the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of traditional houses of worship, liturgical celebrations, and rituals of different world faiths, empowering young people to respect and understand their own religious traditions—and those of their friends and neighbors. Visual and vibrant, What You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple features many informative pictures and concise descriptions of what is happening, the objects used, the spiritual leaders and laypeople who have specific roles, and the spiritual intent of the believers. Ideal for children as well as teachers, parents, librarians, clergy and lay leaders who want to demystify the celebrations and ceremonies of Hinduism throughout the year, as well as encourage understanding and tolerance among different faith traditions. What You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple will: Satisfy kids’ curiosity about what goes on in a Hindu temple attended by their friends, broadening awareness of other faiths at an important age when opinions and prejudices can first form. Provide Hindu children with a deeper understanding of the practices of their own religious tradition. Give children the opportunity to ask questions, making them more active participants.


Hinglaj Devi

Hinglaj Devi

Author: Jürgen Schaflechner

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 0190850523

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In this book, Jürgen Schaflechner examines the political and cultural influences at work at the most influential Hindu pilgrimage site in Pakistan, Hinglaj Devi. The unique character of this pilgrimage site and its modern importance not only for Hindus, but also for Muslims and Sindhi nationalists, brings to the fore the lives of Hindu minorities in the Islamic Republic.


Hinduism in America

Hinduism in America

Author: Jeffery D. Long

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-08-06

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1474248470

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Read the story of two worlds that converge: one of Hindu immigrants to America who want to preserve their traditions and pass them on to their children in a new and foreign land, and one of American spiritual seekers who find that the traditions of India fulfil their most deeply held aspirations. Learn about the theoretical approaches to Hinduism in America, the question of orientalism and 'the invention of Hinduism'. Read about: · how concepts like karma, rebirth, meditation and yoga have infiltrated and influenced the American consciousness · Hindu temples in the United States and Canada · how Hinduism has influenced vegetarianism · the emergence of an increasingly assertive socially and politically active American Hinduism. The book contains 30 images, chapter summaries, a glossary, study questions and suggestions for further reading.


Rediscovering the Hindu Temple

Rediscovering the Hindu Temple

Author: Vinayak Bharne

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2014-09-18

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1443867349

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This volume examines the multifarious dimensions that constitute the workings of the Hindu temple as an architectural and urban built form. Eleven chapters reflect on Hindu temples from multiple standpoints - tracing their elusive evolution from wayside shrines as well as canonization into classical objects; questioning the role of treatises containing their building rules; analyzing their prescribed proportions and orders; examining their presence in, and as, larger sacred habitats and ritua...


The Hindu Vatican

The Hindu Vatican

Author: Suresh Chandra Agarwal

Publisher: Partridge Publishing

Published: 2018-03-12

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1543702368

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After an existence of over 5000 years, the Hinduism the oldest religion on earth continues to brace the casteism in form of a monster.