Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Meenakshi Amman Temple (
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), Madurai
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Two recommended publications containing English translations of holy Hindu texts are
The Bhagavad Gita
by S Radhakrishnan and
The Valmiki Ramayana
by Romesh Dutt.
Worship
Worship and ritual play a paramount role in Hinduism. In Hindu homes you'll often find a
dedicated worship area, where members of the family pray to the deities of their choice.
Beyond the home, Hindus worship at temples.
Puja
is a focal point of worship and ranges
from silent prayer to elaborate ceremonies. Devotees leave the temple with a handful of
prasad
(temple-blessed food) which is shared among others. Other forms of worship in-
