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BL1100-1295 Hinduism

BL1108.2-1108.7 Religious education

BL1109.2-1109.7 Antiquities.  Archaeology.  Inscriptions

BL1111-1143.2 Sacred books.  Sources

BL1112.2-1137.5 Vedic texts

BL1140.2-1140.4 Pur~as

BL1141.2-1142.6 Tantric texts

BL1145-1146 Hindu literature

BL1153.7-1168 By region or country

BL1212.32-1215 Doctrines.  Theology

BL1216-1225 Hindu pantheon.  Deities

BL1225.2-1243.58 Religious life

BL1243.72-1243.78 Monasteries.  Temples, etc.

BL1271.2-1295 Modifications.  Sects

BL1284.5-1289.592 Vaishnavism

Subject headings

  • Bhagavadgita
  • Brahmanism
  • Caste India
  • Chakra (Hinduism)
  • Dharma
  • Fasts and feasts--Hinduism
  • God (Hinduism)
  • Good and evil (Hinduism)
  • Hindu ethics
  • Hindu funeral rites and ceremonies
  • Hindu goddesses
  • Hindu gods
  • Hindu law
  • Hindu monasteries
  • Hindu monastic and religious life
  • Hindu philosophy
  • Hindu saints
  • Hindu sects
  • Hindu shrines
  • Hindu symbolism
  • Hindu temples
  • Hindu women
  • Hinduism
  • Hinduism—doctrines
  • Hinduism—history
  • Hinduism—prayers and devotions
  • Hinduism—relations--Buddhism
  • Hinduism—relations—Islam
  • Hinduism—relations—Christianity
  • Hinduism—rituals
  • Hinduism—sacred books
  • Hindus
  • Kharma
  • Knowledge, theory of (Hinduism)
  • Krisha (Hindu deity)
  • Mahabharata
  • Salvation (Hinduism)
  • Sanskrit language
  • Spiritual life (Hinduism)
  • Valmiki. Ramayana
  • Vedanta
  • Vedas
  • Vedas. Atharvaveda
  • Vedas. Samaveda
  • Vedas. Rgveda
  • Vedas. Yajurveda
  • Vedas and science
  • Women in Hinduism
  • Worship (Hinduism)
  • Upanishads

Holidays and Observances

Diwali — Festival of Lights is a major holiday that is also celebrated by Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs. It extends over 5 days and celebrates the victory of good over evil.  Some Jains may choose to fast for the two days of Divali.

Dussera —  This is the important tenth day of Navratri.

Ganesha Chaturthi — celebration the birth of Ganesha, son of Shiva.  Festival may last 10 days, or may be celebrated at home. 

Holi — Festival of Colors. The celebration of spring.   

Krishna Janmashtami -- A two day festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.

Maha Shivratri — Honor Lord Shiva. The celebration involves all-night worship the night before, fasting on the day, prayer and vigil.

Navratri — Nine Nights.  The celebration and festival last for nine nights and ten days.

Raksha Bandhan — The Bond of Protection.  It celebrates brotherhood and love. 

Source

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