Details the teachers of the brahmavidya sampradaya, including Gaudapada, pioneer of the Ajativada school.

Offers brief but useful depictions of the Hindu deities and their unique functions. Also offers a map of the Hindu temple.

Describes Hindu temple architectural structures, and provides details of the Rajarajaeswara temple at Tanjore, and the Vishnu temple at Tirumala.

Describes the symbolic and technical aspects of Hindu temple structures. Offers images of the Jagadamba and Periya Kovil temples.

Furnishes images of the Gods in the Hindu pantheon, and offers a description of their genealogy and powers.

Details key concepts of Indian philosophy including dharma, artha, and kama. Also details the different schools of dharma and moksha.

Features an extensive chronology of Hindu life and influence in India. Also details the Aryan patriarch Vivasvant, and the king, Bharata.

Concise encyclopedia entry describes the rituals and practices of the top class in the Hindu caste system.

Describes the life of the Hindu revivalist leader of 19th century India noted for his austere devotion to the goddess Kali.

Browse a profile of the Indian philosopher Ramanuja, who made major contributions to Hinduism and helped its revival.

Find a lengthy encyclopedia entry on the life and works of the Hindu Indian philosopher Shankara.

Features the complete text of the Hindu epic, and offers articles and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita.

Offers a brief introduction to the caste system including the four primary castes, Brahmins, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra.

Describes the ancient religious philosophical system and foundation of Hinduism. Details the concepts of Maya, karma, and reincarnation.