Arcadia Public Library

The Last Rites of the Honourable Mr. Rai is a film about the cremation of a longtime resident of the holy city of Varanasi. This film, made at the request of the Rai family, is possibly the most detailed and respectful study of the Hindu rites of cremation on the sacred banks of the river Ganga at the historic Harish Chandra Ghat. With no invasive narration but with inter-titles and subtitles the film enables the viewer to see, hear and experience...

Describes what happens inside a Hindu temple and introduces Hinduism.

Introduces the mythology and folklore of India, discusses its importance in Hinduism, and describes the gods and goddesses while providing examples of the legends about them.

India" explores the sacred places of India, taking the reader on an extraordinary trip through the beliefs and history of this rich and profound place.

Many of us live and operate from a mind-set of lack, scarcity, and limitation. We focus on what we don't have--financial security, confidence, an intimate relationship--which keeps us feeling insecure and inadequate. We think "if only I could have those things, I could be happy." But measuring wealth by money or material possessions leaves us feeling drained and spiritually empty. Constantly striving for more often means our ego is driving our thoughts,...

Serpent Mother is about devotion to the Goddess of Snakes and the importance of divine female power in West Bengal Indian life. The film's focus is the Jhapan Festival, the great celebration of snakes.

Introduces the Hindu holiday of Diwali, which takes place in the autumn, discusses the story of the hero Rama whose deeds it commemorates, and explains how it is celebrated.

"This is the first comprehensive history of political Hinduism from its inception to the present day"--