Hinduism an Introduction (In 2 Volumes)

Hinduism is a grand mosaic of many sampradayas, philosophies, rituals, festivals, mandirs, holy places, sadhus and shastras, and is often referred to by many scholars as a family of ‘religious’. Within these rich diversities, one can perceive common threads that bind Hinduism into a fascinatingly profound religion subscribed to by nearly one-sixth of humankind. Hinduism, an Introduction, informs readers about the spiritual, cultural and social heritage of Hinduism. Part I features a brief history and the core beliefs of Hinduism, its sacred texts, various denominations, mandirs, holy men and women, sacred places and rivers, festivals, rituals, and sacred symbols and objects.