Hinduism - Beliefs and teachings
Deities and Brahman | Being…
Deities and Brahman | Being…
An explanation that Hindus in fact only have one God, Brahman, but different representation of Brahman, called Deities.
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva | Belief File
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva | Belief File
In Hinduism, there is one supreme god represented in many different forms.
Krishna | Belief File
Krishna | Belief File
Krishna is one of the most worshiped Hindu gods.
Law of Karma | Belief File
Law of Karma | Belief File
Young Hindus discuss their beliefs about karma and reincarnation.
The story of Ganesh | Belief File
The story of Ganesh | Belief File
The story of how Ganesha became a Hindu god and why he is such a popular one.
Garba | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?
Garba | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?
Parle Patel learns about how Garba dancers are trying to break down caste barriers.
Marriage | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?
Marriage | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?
Parle Patel discovers how the caste system affects dating and marriage for Hindus around the world.
The Caste System | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?
The Caste System | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?
Parle Patel explores whether the caste system is still important to Hindus in Britain today.
Spirit-hunting in Bali | Sacred Wonders
Spirit-hunting in Bali | Sacred Wonders
Near the temple of Besakih in Bali, worshippers chase and catch evil spirits in an annual two-day battle.
The Goddess Ganga | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
The Goddess Ganga | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins explains the nature of the goddesss Ganga and meets a hermit who lives in a cave close to the Ganges, who has giv...
Afterlife and funeral rituals | Being…
Afterlife and funeral rituals | Being…
Funeral rituals depend on family traditions in Hinduism.
Death | Belief File
Death | Belief File
An explanation of Hindu beliefs and practices around old age, death and mourning.
Different perspectives on abortion | Matters of Life and Death
Different perspectives on abortion | Matters of Life and Death
Representatives from different religions discuss their opinions about abortion.
Hindu funerals in Varanasi | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve
Hindu funerals in Varanasi | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve
Each day on the River Ganges at the holy city of Varanasi, hundreds of funerals take place.
The holy city of Varanasi | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve
The holy city of Varanasi | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve
A visit to Varanasi, a holy city where many Hindus travel to die in the hope of eternal liberation.
Aghori Monk | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Aghori Monk | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins meets an Aghori monk, part of an extreme sect of Hinduism.
Death in Hinduism | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Death in Hinduism | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins meets a woman staying in a Death Hotel in Varanasi who explains her choice to live there.
Mourning in Varanasi | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Mourning in Varanasi | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins visits a cremation ground in Varanasi where she learns about Hindu funeral rituals.
Varanasi | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Varanasi | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins visits the city of Varanasi and learns why many Hindus go there to die.
Marriage in Hinduism | Being…
Marriage in Hinduism | Being…
A look at a Sri Lankan Tamil marriage ceremony in Hinduism and how things have changed between this generation and the last.
Marriage | Belief File
Marriage | Belief File
A Hindu couple explain how their marriage was arranged and celebrated.
Finding a partner - Hinduism | Strictly Soulmates
Finding a partner - Hinduism | Strictly Soulmates
Two young Hindu women in Britain search for their soulmates with the help of matchmakers, parents and family.
Finding a partner - Hinduism | Strictly Soulmates
Finding a partner - Hinduism | Strictly Soulmates
Two young Hindu women in Britain search for their soulmates with the help of matchmakers, parents and family.
Hinduism - Practices
A naming ceremony in Nepal | Around the World in 80 Faiths
A naming ceremony in Nepal | Around the World in 80 Faiths
In Nepal, newborn babies are introduced to the world in a special naming and blessing ceremony.
A visit to a Hindu shrine | Around the World in 80 Faiths
A visit to a Hindu shrine | Around the World in 80 Faiths
In the Himalayan mountains, a set of springs near the source of the Ganges form a holy site for Hindus.
Durga Puja | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Durga Puja | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Across the city of Calcutta in India the festival of the goddess Durga is being celebrated.
The Naming Ceremony | Being…
The Naming Ceremony | Being…
These new parents explain the simplicity of the ceremony that takes place 6 days after the birth of a baby.
The Vedas | Being…
The Vedas | Being…
An explanation that Hindus in fact only have one God, Brahman, but different representation of Brahman, called Deities.
Birth and growing up | Belief File
Birth and growing up | Belief File
A look at what happens at a Hindu naming ceremony and other childhood ceremonies.
Diwali | Belief File
Diwali | Belief File
A look at the many ways in which Hindus celebrate the festival of Diwali.
Food | Belief File
Food | Belief File
Food and diet are an important part of the religious life of most Hindus.
Hindu Prayer | Belief File
Hindu Prayer | Belief File
An introduction to how Hindus worship both at home and at the temple.
ISKCON | Belief File
ISKCON | Belief File
Hare Krishna devotees in Britain explain how they respect and celebrate the cows they own.
Navatri | Belief File
Navatri | Belief File
The Hindu festival of Navatri, celebrating the goddess Durga, is one of the most popular around the world.
Hinduism in Bali | Journeys into the Ring of Fire
Hinduism in Bali | Journeys into the Ring of Fire
Iain Stewart tours the Pacific Rim to discover how the rocks beneath our feet have shaped history. He visits awesome volcan...
A meeting with a holy man | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve
A meeting with a holy man | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve
Simon Reeve meets a Hindu holy man at the start of his journey along the Ganges.
An Ashram on the Ganges | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve
An Ashram on the Ganges | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve
Simon Reeve visits an ashram on the Ganges River and learns about the river's significance for Hindus.
Haridwar | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve
Haridwar | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve
At the town of Haridwar, Simon Reeve takes part in Hindu ceremonies celebrating the River Ganges.
Celebrating Diwali in London | Sacred Wonders
Celebrating Diwali in London | Sacred Wonders
At the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, London, preparations for Diwali are taking place.
Mehreen visits the Ganges of the North | Sunday Morning Live
Mehreen visits the Ganges of the North | Sunday Morning Live
Hindus in the UK take part in a festival celebrating the birthday of the deity Ganesh.
Ashram | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Ashram | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins visits an Ashram to find out more about how the lifestyle there promotes spiritual contemplation
Effigy of the Goddess Ganga | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Effigy of the Goddess Ganga | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins visits the town of Gangotri, where she takes part in the festivities surrounding the start of the pilgr...
Hijra | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Hijra | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins attends a child's blessing and learns about the role of the Hijra in Hindu festivities.
Naga Babas | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Naga Babas | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins gets blessed by the Naga Babas, holy men who renounce worldly possessions to worship Lord Shiva.
Seva | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Seva | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins learns about the Hindu practice of Seva, service to the community, and joins a litter-pick to protect the Ganges.
The Beatles and Eastern Spiritualism | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
The Beatles and Eastern Spiritualism | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins visits Rishikesh, where the Beatles journeyed to in order to meditate and receive inspiration ...