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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.
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The Gold Scales: Vedic Gods
Read about the four Vedic gods (Agni, Asvins, Surya, and Vayu) and their meanings according to Indian teachings.
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.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Lessons of the Indian Epics: Following the Dharma
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Lessons of the Indian Epics: Following the Dharma." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana: Showing Your Dharma
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana: Showing your Dharma." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Temple Net: Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneshwar
This comprehensive article details the history and use of the Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneshwar. Contains an image of the temple as well.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Agni
Encyclopedia entry with illustrations on the Hindi god of fire, Agni. Site provides a brief overview and definittion of Agni.
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...
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Hinduwebsite: Brahman
A page with a short description of Brahman and links to seven essays about this Hindu God.
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Odissi.com/bhubaneswar
Provides an overview of Bhubaneswar and the notable number of shrines and temples that can be found there.
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Temple Net: Sun Temples in India
Contains an overview of the Sun Temple at Konarak, Orissa, that includes a brief history and description of the structure. Contains an image. Also has short descriptions of other "Sun Temples" in India.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Lakshmi
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism, with a highlight of the goddess Lakshmi. Describes how she is depicted in art, the symbolism behind her four arms, and other important symbols that she is most often associated...
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Saraswati
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism, with a highlight of the goddess Saraswati. Identifies her importance and role in the Hindu lifestyle and where she is most often worshiped. Describes how she is depicted in art,...
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Ancient India
This article explains what the Bhagavad Gita is and how this ancient Hindi book has inspired many within Indian culture and the world at large.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Brahma
Follow this link to an illustrated boxed sidebar that explains the position of Brahman, one of Hinduism's principal gods, in the Hindu pantheon.
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