hinduism on S Anand

The invention of the Hindu

Sun, 03 Apr 2005 12:00:00 +0000

Hinduism is largely a fiction, formulated in the 18th and 19th centuries out of a multiplicity of sub-continental religions, and enthusiastically endorsed by Indian modernisers. Unlike Muslims, Hindus have tended to borrow more than reject, and it has now been reconfigured as a global rival to the big three monotheisms. In the process, it has abandoned the tradition of toleration which lie in its true origins.

India in 1000 AD

Tue, 08 Oct 2002 12:00:00 +0000

India in the eyes of Al Beruni, an Arabic historian around 1000AD. It is interesting to note the reversal of several customs among Hindus and Muslims. Particularly that “In all consultations and emergencies they [Hindus] take advice of the women.” via Narayana Murthy’s comment

Kumbh Mela 2001

Fri, 12 Jan 2001 12:00:00 +0000

Kumbh Mela 2001, Allahabad.

ePrarthana

Sun, 08 Oct 2000 12:00:00 +0000

ePrarthana.com lets you do your puja online. That’s what I call true disintermediation. No pujari anymore – they do the puja for you, and you get the benefit. More details at CNET.

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A.Chandrasekhar sarma 27 Feb 2007 1:27 pm: i request you to give moreinformation on Vedic culture and stotras on ain voice mode