Publication Spotlight: Visiting a Hindu Temple

Be they luxurious palaces, rustic warehouses, simple halls or granite sanctuaries, Hindu temples are springing up all over the world, numbering in the hundreds of thousands. Yet outside of India and a few places like Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bali, what happens inside these temples remains a mystery—to young generations of Hindus as well as to curious newcomers. It’s all a bit intimidating at first. This Insight is designed to answer the common questions that arise: Why are temples important? What are the customs and protocols, the dos and don’ts? What attitudes should one hold inside? Do all those rituals have a meaning? What is the priest chanting? All these musings and more are addressed here to help newcomers— both Hindus and non-Hindus—enjoy and benefit from their temple visits.

Our Read and Learn Book Portal features Hindu resources that suit any occasion. Visiting a Hindu Temple is something that all of us need info on. Whether we are seasoned Hindus or beginning, this booklet reminds us of all the proper protocols and traditions behind this vast culture.

Brihadeeswarar: A massive stone temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, built by Raja Raja Chola ten centuries ago and still vibrant today. The capstone, weighing 80 tons, is the largest in India.

Why Are Temples Needed? Hindu Temples Are Not All alike, What is Puja All About? Important and timeless questions and guidlines are finally answered.

Colorful and content-rich, engaging material lines the pages of this booklet

Annual Festivals, Rites of Passage, Fire Rites; All are explained in detail

An artistic rendition of the goings on inside a Hindu mandapam

Temple worship is for all men and women at every level of spiritual development. Its meaning and experience deepen as we unfold spiritually through the stages of service, devotion, yoga and enlightened wisdom.

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