Exploring Hindu Worldviews
This volume provides knowledge-rich substantive content about Hindu weddings, festivals such as Holi, Raksha Bandhan and Ganesha Charturthi, Ganesha Murtis, inspirational figures and the understanding and impact of the concept of ahimsa.
Younger pupils can explore Holi and Raksha Bandhan actively through photographs and stories. Marriage is a significant rite of passage and images from ‘Auntie Anita’s’ wedding make an excellent photo album, available to members as an ebook with flippable pages. The importance of Ganesha to Hindu devotees is investigated through stories and a festival. Inspiring figures Jalaram Bapa and his wife Virbai, are shared, with an example of a mandir that honours this guru. Finally the key concept of ahimsa is unpacked through philosophy, thoughts of young Hindus, and two charity case studies.
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- Exploring diverse Hindu worldviews
- How and why do many followers of Hindu dharma celebrate Holi and Raksha Bandhan?
- What is important in a Hindu wedding?
- Why is Sri Ganesha significant to Hindus today?
- How did Jalaram Bapa and his wife Virbai put Hindu virtues into action?
- What is ahimsa and how does it influence the lives of Hindu people?
- Book characters – vol 3 Main characters from the book: sheets with a picture of each
- Welsh RVE curriculum – vol 3
- ExternalInspiring RE: Hindus, ed. Fiona Moss (RE Today services) Lesson ideas and resource sheets for primary teachers.
- ExternalBelonging and Believing: My Hindu Family by Gill Vaisey (Books at Press)
- ExternalThe Gita for Children
- ExternalThe Vedas and Upanishads for Children
- ExternalMyra Plays Holi by Sheena Garg (Haathi Tales)
- ExternalRamayana: The Divine Loophole by Sanjay Patel
- ExternalGanesha’s Sweet Tooth by Sanjay Patel and Emily Haynes (Chronicle Books
- ExternalCBeebies: Let’s Celebrate film about Holi (BBC)
- ExternalFestival of Colors reading (YouTube)
- ExternalMy First film about Holi (CBeebies, BBC)
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Holi and Raksha Bandhan PPT (ERW3)Exploring Religion & Worldviews vol 3: Exploring Hindu Worldviews – PowerPoint Presentation ‘How and why do many followers of Hindu dharma celebrate Holi and Raksha Bandhan?’ to support Unit 2 in the book. - Internal
ERW3 Unit 2: Holi and Raksha BandhanIntroduces Holi and Raksha Bandhan, highlighting their cultural and religious importance in Hinduism and family bonds.
- ExternalCBeebies: My first wedding - film of a wedding
- ExternalMy life, my religion Hindu marriage ceremony (BBC Teach)
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Hindu Wedding PPT (ERW3)Explore Hindu wedding rituals with this engaging presentation, covering key traditions and their significance in Hinduism for primary school pupils. - Internal
Auntie Anita’s Wedding Album ebookExplore wedding traditions in "Auntie Anita's Wedding Album," fostering understanding of cultural diversity and identity. An ebook with turnable pages showing a photo album of a Hindu wedding. - Internal
Anita’s wedding album: information for teachersOverview of Sikh wedding traditions for educators. - Internal
ERW3 Unit 3: Hindu weddingExamines Hindu wedding rituals and symbolism, showcasing values of commitment, spirituality, and cultural traditions.
- ExternalFor teachers: an excellent episode of the BBC World Service Programme ‘Heart and Soul’ on Ganesha
- Externallso for teachers: this episode of the ‘RE Podcast’ contains Molly Acharya and Ashish Kundi talking about the deeper symbolism of Ganesha The one about Sanatan dharma
- ExternalThe Bristol Hindu Mandir website contains a video made in 2014 showing the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Bristol and the murti of Ganesha being immersed in the River Severn
- ExternalIndia’s elephant god festival returns – in pictures (The Guardian, 2 Sept 2022)
- ExternalGanesh Chaturthi: Ganesha Information sheet for teachers from the National Hindu Students' Forum
eResources
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Sri Ganesha PPT (ERW3)Exploring Religion & Worldviews vol 3: Exploring Hindu Worldviews – PowerPoint Presentation ‘Why is Sri Ganesha significant to Hindus today?’ to support Unit 4 in the book. - Internal
ERW3 Unit 4: Sri GaneshaCovers the significance of Sri Ganesha, exploring his role as the remover of obstacles and deity of new beginnings.
- ExternalMore details about Jalaram Bapa: biography
- ExternalGuide to 16 temples which honour Jalaram Bapa Gujarat
- ExternalMandir in honour of Jalaram Bapa Leicester, England
- ExternalStory of Avril’s organ donation (Leicester Mercury, 10 March 2022)
- ExternalArt exhibition about being an organ donor
eResources
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Jalaram Bapa and Virbai PPT (ERW3)Exploring Religion & Worldviews vol 3: Exploring Hindu Worldviews – PowerPoint Presentation ‘How did Jalaram Bapa and his wife Virbai put Hindu virtues into action?’ to support Unit 5 in the book. - Internal Jalaram Bapa and Virbai PPT (ERW3)Exploring Religion & Worldviews vol 3: Exploring Hindu Worldviews – PowerPoint Presentation ‘How did Jalaram Bapa and his wife Virbai put Hindu virtues into action?’ to support Unit 5 in the book.
- ExternalGo Dharmic charity
- ExternalClimate Healers charity
- ExternalRecommended viewing for teachers: Go Dharmic documentary, Ahimsa and the Environment
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Ahimsa PPT (ERW3)Exploring Hindu Worldviews: Ahimsa: Learn about Ahimsa, the Hindu principle of non-violence, through engaging slides, activities, and discussions in this RE teaching resource. - InternalERW3-Ahimsa-S.pdfthe Hindu concept of non-violence
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Meet Samit: a character from Exploring Hindu Worldviews (ERW3)Explore Hindu spiritual teachings, devotion, and traditions with Samit from Exploring Hindu Worldviews. A great RE resource for students. - Internal
Meet Nisha: a character from Exploring Hindu Worldviews (ERW3)Learn about Hindu beliefs, karma, dharma, and worship through Nisha ís story in Exploring Hindu Worldviews. A valuable RE teaching tool.
Welsh Government Guidance
Select a topic to explore resources
Exploring diverse Hindu worldviewsHow and why do many followers of Hindu dharma celebrate Holi and Raksha Bandhan?What is important in a Hindu wedding?Why is Sri Ganesha significant to Hindus today?How did Jalaram Bapa and his wife Virbai put Hindu virtues into action?What is ahimsa and how does it influence the lives of Hindu people?Book characters – vol 3 Main characters from the book: sheets with a picture of eachWelsh RVE curriculum – vol 3
- ExternalInspiring RE: Hindus, ed. Fiona Moss (RE Today services) Lesson ideas and resource sheets for primary teachers.
- ExternalBelonging and Believing: My Hindu Family by Gill Vaisey (Books at Press)
- ExternalThe Gita for Children
- ExternalThe Vedas and Upanishads for Children
- ExternalMyra Plays Holi by Sheena Garg (Haathi Tales)
- ExternalRamayana: The Divine Loophole by Sanjay Patel
- ExternalGanesha’s Sweet Tooth by Sanjay Patel and Emily Haynes (Chronicle Books
- ExternalCBeebies: Let’s Celebrate film about Holi (BBC)
- ExternalFestival of Colors reading (YouTube)
- ExternalMy First film about Holi (CBeebies, BBC)
Member Only Content
- Internal Holi and Raksha Bandhan PPT (ERW3)Exploring Religion & Worldviews vol 3: Exploring Hindu Worldviews – PowerPoint Presentation ‘How and why do many followers of Hindu dharma celebrate Holi and Raksha Bandhan?’ to support Unit 2 in the book.
- Internal ERW3 Unit 2: Holi and Raksha BandhanIntroduces Holi and Raksha Bandhan, highlighting their cultural and religious importance in Hinduism and family bonds.
- ExternalCBeebies: My first wedding - film of a wedding
- ExternalMy life, my religion Hindu marriage ceremony (BBC Teach)
Member Only Content
- Internal Hindu Wedding PPT (ERW3)Explore Hindu wedding rituals with this engaging presentation, covering key traditions and their significance in Hinduism for primary school pupils.
- Internal Auntie Anita’s Wedding Album ebookExplore wedding traditions in "Auntie Anita's Wedding Album," fostering understanding of cultural diversity and identity. An ebook with turnable pages showing a photo album of a Hindu wedding.
- Internal Anita’s wedding album: information for teachersOverview of Sikh wedding traditions for educators.
- Internal ERW3 Unit 3: Hindu weddingExamines Hindu wedding rituals and symbolism, showcasing values of commitment, spirituality, and cultural traditions.
- ExternalFor teachers: an excellent episode of the BBC World Service Programme ‘Heart and Soul’ on Ganesha
- Externallso for teachers: this episode of the ‘RE Podcast’ contains Molly Acharya and Ashish Kundi talking about the deeper symbolism of Ganesha The one about Sanatan dharma
- ExternalThe Bristol Hindu Mandir website contains a video made in 2014 showing the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Bristol and the murti of Ganesha being immersed in the River Severn
- ExternalIndia’s elephant god festival returns – in pictures (The Guardian, 2 Sept 2022)
- ExternalGanesh Chaturthi: Ganesha Information sheet for teachers from the National Hindu Students' Forum
eResources
Member Only Content
- Internal Sri Ganesha PPT (ERW3)Exploring Religion & Worldviews vol 3: Exploring Hindu Worldviews – PowerPoint Presentation ‘Why is Sri Ganesha significant to Hindus today?’ to support Unit 4 in the book.
- Internal ERW3 Unit 4: Sri GaneshaCovers the significance of Sri Ganesha, exploring his role as the remover of obstacles and deity of new beginnings.
- ExternalMore details about Jalaram Bapa: biography
- ExternalGuide to 16 temples which honour Jalaram Bapa Gujarat
- ExternalMandir in honour of Jalaram Bapa Leicester, England
- ExternalStory of Avril’s organ donation (Leicester Mercury, 10 March 2022)
- ExternalArt exhibition about being an organ donor
eResources
Member Only Content
- Internal Jalaram Bapa and Virbai PPT (ERW3)Exploring Religion & Worldviews vol 3: Exploring Hindu Worldviews – PowerPoint Presentation ‘How did Jalaram Bapa and his wife Virbai put Hindu virtues into action?’ to support Unit 5 in the book.
- Internal Jalaram Bapa and Virbai PPT (ERW3)Exploring Religion & Worldviews vol 3: Exploring Hindu Worldviews – PowerPoint Presentation ‘How did Jalaram Bapa and his wife Virbai put Hindu virtues into action?’ to support Unit 5 in the book.
- ExternalGo Dharmic charity
- ExternalClimate Healers charity
- ExternalRecommended viewing for teachers: Go Dharmic documentary, Ahimsa and the Environment
Member Only Content
- Internal Ahimsa PPT (ERW3)Exploring Hindu Worldviews: Ahimsa: Learn about Ahimsa, the Hindu principle of non-violence, through engaging slides, activities, and discussions in this RE teaching resource.
- InternalERW3-Ahimsa-S.pdfthe Hindu concept of non-violence
Member Only Content
- Internal Meet Samit: a character from Exploring Hindu Worldviews (ERW3)Explore Hindu spiritual teachings, devotion, and traditions with Samit from Exploring Hindu Worldviews. A great RE resource for students.
- Internal Meet Nisha: a character from Exploring Hindu Worldviews (ERW3)Learn about Hindu beliefs, karma, dharma, and worship through Nisha ís story in Exploring Hindu Worldviews. A valuable RE teaching tool.
