Home › Hinduism › Hinduism for Dummies
  • Hinduism for Dummies by Amrutur V. Srinivasan book cover
  • Hinduism for Dummies by Amrutur V. Srinivasan book cover
1 2

Hinduism for Dummies

by Amrutur V. Srinivasan

A guide to Hinduism’s traditions and practices

$22.87 USD
$38.12 USD $22.87 USD
Save 40%

Paperback New

Delivery to your door
In stock·Dispatches in 1–2 business days
Standard shipping* from $4.35
Standard shipping transit* 5–8 business days after dispatch

Faster options are available.

Rates and delivery estimates depend on your destination and item quantity. Estimates are informational only; the final shipping method and rate are selected at checkout.
Secure checkout
American Express Apple Pay DiscoverGoogle Pay Mastercard PayPalVisa
30-day eligible returns Returns & refunds policy

AlbakiReads Editorial

A guide to Hinduism’s traditions and practices

Amrutur V. Srinivasan’s second edition introduces Hinduism through its beliefs, history, rituals, scriptures, and deities. It maps the four sects named in the description—Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism, and Smartism—alongside their distinguishing cultures and theologies. The guide also addresses worship at home and elsewhere, life-cycle rites, core teachings, and Hindu ideas about reality. Its breadth makes the book a structured entry point to both shared concepts and the diversity of Hindu practice.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults beginning to study Hinduism and its traditions
  • Readers seeking an overview of Hindu sects, deities, rituals, and teachings
  • Those interested in Hindu history and worship practices

Themes

Hindu beliefs and teachingsReligious diversity and sectsRituals and worshipHindu historyDeities and sacred texts

Based on publisher information and book metadata.

Book overview

Discover one of the world's most popular belief systems

Hinduism is a fascinating and widespread religion with a diverse array of traditions, practices, scriptures, and deities. In Hinduism For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you'll get a clear view into this widely-practiced and ancient creed. The book contains an easy-to-follow introduction to Hinduism, including its four different sects--Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism, and Smartism--it's major rituals, and its most sacred teachings.

You'll understand how to recognize the different major gods and goddesses in the Hindu pantheon and the differences that give each of the four sects their distinct culture and theology. You'll also explore the history of what some consider to be the world's oldest religion that's still widely practiced today.

Inside, you'll:

  • Understand core beliefs and values
  • Discover Hindu wisdom and teachings (including life-cycle rites)
  • Discover how to worship inside and outside of your home
  • Know the Hindu concept of reality

An interesting and unbiased read, Hinduism For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the go-to guide for everyone who wants to learn more about Hinduism and its most fundamental tenets.

Shipping & returnsShipping options, delivery timing, and our return policy.

In-stock items normally dispatch within 1–2 business days. The ZIP-code estimator on this page is informational only; the final shipping method, price, and availability are confirmed at checkout for your full order.

For the initial delivery estimate we use these transit windows after dispatch: Standard 5–8 business days, Expedited 2–4 business days, and Priority 1–2 business days. Holiday delays are not included.

Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in accordance with our return policy.

Customer reviews

You may also like

View all