Free teacher web sites for R.E. topic ‘Hinduism’

History and geography and RE mix in this wonderful website from the British Museum. Areas cover Buddha, Hinduism, Indus Valley, Geography, time and writing.

External link: Ancient India

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Lots from Snaith primary about the Hindu festival.

External link: Diwali

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Some great stuff here - images a little fuzzy though. Still worth a look.

External link: Ganesh story

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The following deities are included. Great visual resources, including.................... Durga, Ganseh, Hanuman, Kali, Ganesha, Krishna, baby Krishna, RadhaKrishna, Lakshmi, SitaRam, Krishna as a baby, Krishna & Radha, Lakshami , Rama & Sita, Ramdarbar, Sarasvati, Shiva Nataraj ShivaParvati, Nataraj, Shiva & Parvati, Trimurti, Vishnu Vishnu.

External link: Hindu deities

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We weren't too impressed with all the advertising - but stay with this site. There are images and child-friendly text on the deities.

External link: Hindu Gods and Goddesses

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Information includes.... Gods with many faces, Three main gods, The puja and the Shrine, Diva and Arti Lamps, The Hindu Life, A Hindu Wedding, Sacred Symbols, Sacred Cows, Holy Books, The story of Ganesh, The Festival of Diwali, The Story of Ram and Sita, The Festival of Holi, The stories of Krishna and Prahlad, The Festival of Durga Puja, Hinduism Links. From the Rainbow family.

External link: Hindu information

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Information on the following: Beliefs and traditions, Books, Buildings, Religious Buildings, Clothes, Food, Prayer, Symbols, Wedding.

External link: Hindu information for children

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Lovely animated stories to share.

External link: Hindu stories

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Explanation with great visuals.

External link: Incarnations of Vishnu

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A detailed explanation. The images are perfect for children though.

External link: Information on wedding rites called Vivah Sanskar

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Artefacs include.......... Aum, Arti, Conch, Sticks, diva, Aum symbol, Arti lamp, Conch, Dancing Sticks, garland, mandir, cymbals, masks, Doll - Bride, Manjira (cymbals), mendhi beads, puja, rakhi, Mendhi kit, Prayer Beads, Puja Tray, Puja Tray, Shiva Lingam, Wedding Garland ,Wedding Jewellery,

External link: Selection of artefacts

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