Simple Book on Practical Hinduism

[rama1946]

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Can anyone suggest a simple book in English that one can gift to younger children living abroad on Hinduism?

It should answer simple questions like:

• "why do put on a Pootu (Tilakam) on the forehead"?
• "why do you wear a poonal", "what is this "kolam"?

Ramachandran

 

[B.Krishnamurthy]

Shri.Rama 1946,
Please visit "chinmaya Mission" branch in your city.Chinmaya Mission trust has published
books for children about Indian/Hindu culture.

 

[prasad1]

There is an interactive site, but you have to check the explanations given there. I do not endorse the contents, but it is worth checking it out. I am very familiar with the Chinmaya books and I am fairly comfotable with them. There are various resources available on the net for you to read and then educate your children. That is best way for you to answer their subsequent questions. I have been with Bal-vaihar for long time, and my experience is that kids are more inquisitive than the books.

http://www.hindukids.org/learn/index.html
[URL="http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/religion/hinduism.htm"]http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/religion/hinduism.htm
[URL="http://hinduism.about.com/od/hinduismforkids/Hinduism_for_Kids.htm"]http://hinduism.about.com/od/hinduismforkids/Hinduism_for_Kids.htm

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[saidevo]

namaste everyone.

Here are some interesting booklets/links:
Hindu rituals and routines: why?
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Arranging deities in the home puja room
http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/knowledge/index.php?print/id:89,pdf:1
GaNesha pUja:
http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/chants/ganesha_puja_bw.pdf
Other links:
Hinduism Articles
Hindu SamskAra Regulations - Hindu Dharma Forums