Hinduism

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Hindu Texts

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About.Com: Hinduism
http://hinduism.about.com/

An internet guide to Hinduism, with feature articles, website guides, and discussion forums. Topics covered include Hindu basics, art, history, epics, mythology, meditation & yoga, reincarnation, and more.

Devi: The Great Goddess
http://www.asia.si.edu/devi/

"[T]his web site looks at the six aspects of the Indian goddess Devi. The site offers additional information on the contemporary and historical worship of Devi, activities for children and families, and a list of resources on South Asian arts and cultures."

Dvaita Text Resources
http://www.dvaita.net/

"This is an online text archive mainly for the dualist Vedanta (Hindu) school of Madhva (13th cent.). Features rare texts such as Upanishad commentaries and prayers as downloadable PDF files. Much content is in Sanskrit, but also some introductions, translations, and Forewords in English."

Encyclopedia of Authentic Hinduism
http://www.encyclopediaofauthentichinduism.org/

Based on the book "The True History and the Religion of India", this site is a concise encyclopedia of articles on Hinduism. It "gives complete information about the Hindu (Bhartiya) religion, scripture, history, and their Divinity."

Hindu Philosophy
http://www.rep.routledge.com/article/F002

Summary of the philosphical framework of the Hindu religion.

Hindu Tantric Home Page
http://www.shivashakti.com/

"On this large Web site you will find yantra, mantra, tantra and other material relating to the tantric tradition; texts on the siddhas and yogis of the Natha sampradaya including Gorakhnath, Matsyendranath and Dattatreya; much about kundalini, nadis, chakras; images of tantric kula devas (gods) and devis (goddesses) including Kali, Tripura, Shiva, Ganesha, Cchinnamasta, Durga and Tara; pujas and practices; meditations and dharanas; the inner meaning of kaulachara, vamachara and svecchacharya; an extensive bibliography, and original English translations as well as links to other sites."

The Hindu Universe
http://www.hindunet.org/home.shtml

Extensive information about and links to Hindu art, customs, philosophy, history, temples & organizations, languages, scriptures, social & contemporary issues, and more.

Hinduism Today Magazine
http://www.hinduismtoday.com/

Digital edition of Hinduism Today Magazine includes current and archived issues, as well as capabilities for searching a wide range of Hindu resources.

Meeting God: Elements of Hindu Devotion
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/meeting_god/

This interactive exhibit from the American Museum of Natural History explores many aspects of Hindu devotional life, from daily prayers to processionals to asceticism. The exhibit also includes a photo gallery of personal shrines in New York City and suggested readings for both children and adults.

Panchangam.com: Online Hindu Vedic Calendar
http://www.panchangam.com/

"Panchangam is the Indian Calendar, which has been in use for centuries. This calendar covers everything from the phases of the Moon, the positions of stars and planets, and identifies auspicious times and days for various activities." Online panchangam calculator, listing of major Hindu festival days, free downloads of kolam and yantha(religiously significant illustrations), and directory of shlokas (prayers).

A Summary of What Most Hindus Believe
http://www.beliefnet.com/story/26/story_2656_1.html

"In the 1980s and early '90s the publishers of Hinduism Today magazine crafted a simple summary of Hindu beliefs. These were printed side-by-side with their Christian counterparts in Christianity Today magazine in February 1993 so Christians could better comprehend Hindus. These nine beliefs offer a basic summary of Sanatana Dharma's spirituality."

TempleNet
http://www.templenet.com/

"Templenet is a premier site conceived and published with the objective of showcasing India - The Land of Temples in cyberspace." Comprehensive listing of temples in India. Arranged by region, deity, architectural style, and festivals. Feature articles with full text and images on a particular region or temple theme.

Timepiece - The Hindu Calendar
http://timepiece.shubhkaamna.com/

"Thousands of years before the birth of Christ, ancient Indian scholars devised a comprehensive calendar by systematically studying the Vedas and the movement and positions of planetary bodies and stars. This calendar was prepared in the form of an almanac called the Panchang."

The Vedic Foundation
http://www.thevedicfoundation.org/

The Vedic Foundation explains authentic Hinduism, the history of India, and Hindu scriptures. You can find information on educational programs and a glossary of terms related to Hinduism. There are news articles written and published by Foundation members.