Links
Informational Sites
- Hindu Wisdom - Massive Collection of Quotes on Hinduism
- Global Hindu Electronic Networks: The Hindu Universe - A wealth of information and links to many facets of Hinduism and Hindu life.
- Hinduism Online - A large site specialising in all topics relating to Hinduism.
- India Divine - Has general information on Hinduism and scriptures with articles, downloads, screen-savers etc. Audio lectures on Vedanta may be heard on-line or downloaded. There are bi-monthly newsletters published by Bhaktivedanta Ashram in India and much more.
- HinduWiki - A new site (Sept 2006) with the ambition of containing all information relating to Hinduism, set up and maintained by users of the site in the same manner as Wikipedia. Looks very promising if it receives the necessary level of support.
Publications
- Hinduism Today - Monthly magazine of international Hinduism published by Hawaii-based teacher Sivaya Subramuniyaswami; a free digital edition is available online.
- Advaita - Collection of Advaitha Related Articles
- Vedic Friends - Sharing the Universal Dharma
- Shri Subbarao Kompella - Soundarya Lahiri
- Transcendental Meditation - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
- Divya Yoga - Swami/Baba Ramdev
- Back to Godhead - Bi-monthly publication of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
Scriptures and Translations
- Vedabase - Bhakti Vedanta
- Srîmad Bhâgavatam - Here you will find the complete and up-to-date version maintained in Sanskrit, English and Dutch of this most important sacred book of stories of India.
- Valmiki Ramayan - Critical Edition
- Sanskrit Documents - Compilation of Sanskrit Documents in Devanagari display and transliteration format.
- Sanskrit Web - Vedic Documents (Ulrich Stiehl's Collection)
- Sacred Texts - Hindu texts across world
- Vedpuran - Vedas and Puranas In Hindi
- Sanskrit Dictionary - Basic reference list enriched with terms from the Monier-Williams dictionary.
- Shastras - Online Books of Vedanta Literature and other Indian Spiritual Books.
- Divine Life Society - Free Books on Yoga, Religion and Philosophy.
Commentaries
Arts
Music
Townships
- Universal City - Aurobindo's Vision
Spiritual Centers
- Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) - Community dedicated to self-realization through the practice of Kriya Yoga as taught by Paramahamsa Yogananda.
- Siddha Yoga Meditation - Siddha Yoga teachings and communities following the leadership of Gurumayi Chidvilasananda.
- Sri Vaishnava Home Page - An introduction to the Sri Vaishnava tradition.
- Vedanta Society of New York - The first Vedanta Society in the U.S., founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894.
- Vedanta Society of Southern California - Established in 1930 in Los Angeles; this site provides an introduction to Vedanta and a directory of Vedanta Centers worldwide.
- Integral Yoga International - An international yoga community based in the U.S. at Swami Satchidananda's Yogaville ashram in Buckingham, Virginia.
- Art Of Living - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
- Sanatan Society - Students of Harish Johari
Foundations and Councils
- Hindu American Foundation - An advocacy group which promotes “the Hindu and American ideals of understanding, tolerance and pluralism;” resources include a “Hinduism Media Toolkit” and online newsletters.
- Hindu Education Foundation - A project of U.S. Hindus, this organization works to correct “misconceptions about India in general and about Hinduism and Hindus in particular.”
- Hindu Students Council - Promotes the understanding of Hindu culture and heritage among students on college campuses.
- Dharma: Harvard’s Hindu Students Association - Established at Harvard University in 1997; the student organization publishes the journal Swadharma.
- The Vedic Foundation - Develops educational programs and resources; aims to “serve as an authoritative resource on authentic Hinduism.”
- Navya Shastra - International Hindu organization advocating for shastric and social reform.
Communities
- / Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHP) - The VHP of America maintains ties with its Indian counterpart and focuses on issues of Hindu identity in America.
Groups
- Dharma: Harvard’s Hindu Students Association - Established at Harvard University in 1997; the student organization publishes the journal Swadharma.
Temples and Ashrams
- Council of Hindu Temples of North America - Brings together representatives of North American Hindu temples to share information about the building and operation of Hindu temples in the American context.
- MandirNet - Temple Resources
- Indian Temples - The Ultimate Source of Information on Indian Temples.
- Barsana Dham - Established by Swami Prakashanand in 1990, this temple and ashram complex is situated on 200 acres in Austin, Texas.
- Ganesha Temple / Hindu Temple Society of North America - The Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam, or “Ganesha Temple,” is one of America's first large Hindu temples, on historic Bowne Street in Flushing, Queens.
- Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago - Guide to the two hilltop temples in the Chicago suburb of Lemont.
- Sri Lakshmi Temple - Activities and ritual life of New England's first Hindu temple in Ashland, Massachusetts.
- Sri Meenakshi Temple Society - Events, worship, and photographs of the Houston area's
largest Hindu temple in Pearland, Texas.
- Sri Siva Vishnu Temple - A landmark temple located twelve miles from Washington, D.C. in Lanham, Maryland; site includes photographs and a monthly newsletter.
- Sri Venkateswara Temple - History, events, worship, and online newsletter of one of America's first Hindu temples in the Penn Hills near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Movements
- Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham - Official
- Mata Amritanandamayi Devi - Amma's Home page
- Mata Amritanandamayi Devi - The U.S. website for Amma, the "Hugging Saint" from Kerala, India, who has dedicated her life to removing human suffering.
- Divine Life Society - Swami Sivananda and Swami Chidananda
- Sri Siddheswari Peetham - Mouna Swami
- Chinmaya Mission West - The North American branch of the worldwide Vedanta movement founded by Swami Chinmayananda in 1975.
- Bochasanwasi Shree Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha - A socio-spiritual religious community with its roots in the Vedas and in the Gujarat region of India.
- International Swaminarayan Satsang Organization (ISSO) - A branch of the Swaminarayan Movement based in the Gujarat region of India and emphasizing the devotional love of Lord Swaminarayan.
- International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) - The "Hare Krishna" movement, launched in the U.S. by Swami A.C. Bhaktivedanta, emphasizing chanting the Lord's names to express and realize the love of God.
- Datta Yoga Center USA - Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swami
Universities
- Hindu University of America - Inaugurated in Orlando, Florida in 2001, this University offers baccalaureate, master and doctoral level training in Hindu religions, philosophies and culture.
Study Centers
- CHiTra: Center for the Study of Hindu Traditions - The first U.S. center dedicated to the research, teaching and public understanding of Hindu culture and traditions; based at the University of Florida, Gainesville.
- The Oxford Center for Hindu Studies - Includes information about the center’s core research initiatives: the Digital Shikshapatri Project, the British Hindu Oral History Project, and the Hindu Youth Research Project.
Enthusiasts
Scholars
Western Pundits
- David Frawley - Vedic Pundit
- Stephen Knapp - Vaishnava Scholar
- Micheal Cremo - Vaishnava Scholar
- American Sanskrit - Vyaas Houston (Sanskrit Guru)
- Jeffrey Armstrong - Ayurvedic Astrologer
- Dr. Frank Morales - Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya
- Gabriel Pradipaka - Sanskrit and Trika Pundit
- Francois Gautier - French Journalist
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