Curated OER
lesson: Facing a Stone Situation
Can you imagine what it's like to be able to carve an animal out of stone? Kids do, as they analyze the techniques used to create the South Indian sculpture, Sacred Bull of Shiva. After a critical look at the piece, they write a...
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Mishpacha: Death and Mourning in Judaism
Discusses the stages of mourning. Defines and describes the shiva.
Jewish Federations of North America
Jewish Federations of North America: Funeral Customs: Say Goodbye to a Loved One
Learn about Jewish traditional death rituals and how "to die and be buried as a Jew" in this guide to Jewish living. Jewish law and customs differ between traditional Jews and Reform Jews.
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Personal: Siva
An incredibly detailed personal site on Siva (Shiva), one of the main Hindu deities. Discusses his power, importance, and iconography.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Early Hinduism
This interactive website gives students an online glossary, a game, an introduction to Hindu gods and goddesses, and a story of Narayana the creator.
Other
Worcester Art Museum: Bronze Parvati, Consort of Shiva
Contains a detailed image of a Chola bronze Parvati as well as an overview of the art form. Brief information from the Worcester Art Museum.
Other
Uri Kids: Hinduism: Basic Beliefs
Scroll your mouse over the page to find out what the pictures symbolize. Click Celebrations, Sacred Spaces, Basic Beliefs, and/or Resources to learn about the Hindu religion.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Kali
A brief description in the form of an encyclopedia entry on the Hindu goddess Kali. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other significant figures in Hindu mythology.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Vishnu
A detailed encyclopedia entry describing Vishnu, the Hindu god know as the preserver of the universe. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: Nataraja
Provides a comprehensive description of the dancing Shiva, known as Nataraja, that was popularized during the Chola Dynasty. Contains an image of a Chola bronze Nataraja.
Other
Interfaith Dialog Center: Hinduism
A good introduction to Hinduism, which provides a brief look at the religion's ancient beginnings, its sacred texts, beliefs and practices, sects, and holy days. Includes a simple explanation of how the monotheistic principle of Hinduism...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hindu Deity Shiva in the Fierce Form of Bhairava
Individual Hindu gods manifest themselves in many forms, in some cases including the ferocious and terrifying. Among his many guises, Shiva is an ascetic and mendicant who renounces conventional earthly existence to pursue extreme...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hindu Deity Shiva as Destroyer of the Three Cities of the Demons
This is an image of the Hindu god Shiva. The image appears in a complex narrative scene. Shiva is standing in the pose of an archer, having just released a single arrow that is destroying three cities occupied by demons. He is surrounded...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja)
The art of medieval India, like the art of medieval Europe, was primarily in the service of religion. The supple and expressive quality of the dancing Shiva is one of the touchstones of South Asian, and indeed, world sculpture. View...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Beliefs of Hinduism
Read a quick description of the most common Hindu beliefs and view a picture of a sandstone statue of Harihara.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Principal Deities of Hinduism
There are many Hindu deities, some with great and others with limited powers. Most Hindus focus their devotion primarily on one of these, whom they regard as supreme. These deities are shown in a variety of art forms. This short article...
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Shiva
Learn about one of the principal gods of Hinduism, Shiva, by paging through this short boxed inset.
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Indo Link: Stories From Indian Mythology
Choose from a list of illustrated Indian mythology stories, some provided by the Association of Grandparents of Indian Immigrants.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Krishna
The student-author of this article writes, "[O]ne of the most beloved figures in the Hindu religion," Krishna was an avatar of Vishnu-- the Hindu 'Preserver'--and a representation of love and wisdom." Read about the Hindu religion and...
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Rudra
A short encyclopedia entry describing the Hindu storm god Rudra. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Shiva
A brief encyclopedia entry on the Hindu deity Shiva. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: King Cobra Snake
Kids learn about the King Cobra, largest poisonous snake in the world. How big does this reptile get?
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Dandi Palmer: Ganesha the Elephant Faced God
A beautifully illustrated children's book telling the story of the Hindu god Ganesha. The story tells about how Ganesha was created and why his head was replaced with the head of an elephant. The story is also a nature myth telling why...
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Shiva
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Shiva."