LibGuides: Year 8: World Religions: Hinduism

Discovering Sacred Texts. Hinduism

The British Library 2019. Discovering sacred texts: Hinduism. Online video, 2 October. Duration: 9 min.

Discover the diversity and richness of Hinduism, from the ancient oral tradition of the Vedic texts, the colourful stories of the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and the ways in which gods and goddesses are worshipped today.

Books from the Library

Below is a selection of books on Hinduism. Browse the Non Fiction shelves for others at call numbers:

200 -- Religion (including books on world religions, which may have a chapter on Hinduism)

294.5 -- Hinduism

Facts about Hinduism by Alison Cooper
Call Number: NF 294.5 COO
ISBN: 9781615323210
Publication Date: 2010
Hinduism by Sue Penney
Call Number: NF 294.5 PEN
ISBN: 0431093121
Publication Date: 2000
Hinduism by Katy Gerner
Call Number: 294.5 GER
ISBN: 9781420224665
Publication Date: 2008
Hinduism: History, Beliefs, Worship and Celebrations by Rita Faelli
Call Number: NF 294.5 FAE
ISBN: 1741641020
Publication Date: 2006
The Ramayana and Other Hindu Texts by Anita Ganeri
Call Number: 294.592 GAN
ISBN: 0237523477
Publication Date: 2003

Library eBooks on Hinduism

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World Religions Reference Library - Hinduism entry
Call Number: Gale eBook
ISBN: 9781414402260
Publication Date: 2006
This section contains very comprehensive information about Hinduism: its history and development, sects, basic beliefs, sacred writings, sacred symbols, worship, observances and pilgrimages, everyday living and the influence of Hinduism. It also has a glossary of key terms throughout.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices - Hinduism entry
Call Number: Gale eBook
ISBN: 9781414498706
Publication Date: 2014
This section contains very comprehensive information on Hinduism and religious life: its history, central doctrines, sacred books and symbols, houses of worship and holy places, holidays and festivals, mode of dress, dietary practices, rites of passage, rituals and other related topics. It also has a glossary of key terms throughout.

Places of Worship. Inside a Hindu Mandir

Inside a Hindu Mandir 2019. ClickView video. Duration: 8 min.

Learn about the ways in which Hindus show their devotion towards deities and how mandirs are designed to accommodate these expressions of faith.

The Birth of World Religions - Hinduism

The birth of Hinduism. 2023. ClickView video. Duration: 2 min.

Understanding World Religions. What is Hinduism?

What is Hinduism? 2003. ClickView video. Duration: 23 min.

Learn about the history of the Hindu faith through worship practices, prayer rituals, festivals and dance.

Library eResource - Britannica School

Hinduism - Britannica School entry
Outlines the principles of Hinduism, its history and development from beginnings to modern Hinduism, its Gods, festivals and pilgrimages, and worship.

You can view different versions of this entry using the numbered display options - this allows you to select the detail/complexity of the information.

From the Web

Hinduism: Basic beliefs - URI Kids (United Religions Initiative)
The origins and beliefs of Hinduism, Hindu imagery, festivals and celebrations, and sacred spaces and places.
Hinduism - BBC Bitesize (KS3 level - Junior secondary)
Key facts about Hinduism and the events that bring the Hindu community together (practices and belonging).
Hindu deities – The British Library
Discusses the concept of deity in Hinduism, the Veda and deities, how personal gods developed in Hinduism, when the worship and deities began and how they are worshipped.
Sacred texts in Hinduism – The British Library
Discusses the distinctive nature of Hinduism, its origins, and its sacred texts.
Hinduism – BBC Religion website
An overview of Hinduism, its deities, ethics, holy days, worship, rites and rituals, and its religious texts.