The Pluralism Project at Harvard UniversitySelected Links
Hinduism Bibliography and Selected Links (2013)
(Hinduism, On Common Ground)
Bibliography
Agarwal, Priya. Passage From India: Post 1965 Indian Immigrants and Their Children (Palos Verdes, CA: Yuvati Publications), 1991.
Bhatt, Ami and Sahil Parikh. "Hindu and Jain Youth in America." Pluralism Project Research, 1993.
Bose, Suhindra. "Indians Barred from American Citizenship," Modern Review (Calcutta). 33 (June 1923), 691-5.
Bose, Suhindra. "Vedantists in America," Modern Review (Calcutta). 47 (March 1930), 309-15.
Bromley, David and Larry Shinn. Krishna Consciousness in the West (Lewisburg: Bucknell University Press), 1989.
Burke, Mary Louise. Swami Vivekananda in America: New Discoveries. Calcutta: Advaita Ashrama, 1966.
Das, Mary. "The Status of Hindus Regarding American Citizenship," Modern Review (Calcutta). 41(April 1927), 461-5; 41(August 1927), 191-2.
Dasgupta, Sathi S. On the Trail of an Uncertain Dream: Indian Immigrant Experience in America (New York: AMS Press), 1989.
Eck, Diana L. Darsan: Seeing the Divine Image in India, 3rd edition (New York: Columbia University Press), 1998.
Eck, Diana L. India: A Sacred Geography (New York: Random House), 2012.
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Selected Links
Amma.org
The U.S. website for Amma, the "Hugging Saint" from Kerala, India, who has dedicated her life to removing human suffering.
www.amma.org
Back to Godhead
Bi-monthly publication of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
http://www.krishna.com
Barsana Dham
Established by Swami Prakashanand in 1990, this temple and ashram complex is situated on 200 acres in Austin, Texas.
www.barsanadham.org
Bochasanwasi Shree Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS)
A socio-spiritual religious community with its roots in the Vedas and in the Gujarat region of India.
http://www.swaminarayan.org/
Chinmaya Mission West
The North American branch of the worldwide Vedanta movement founded by Swami Chinmayananda in 1975.
www.chinmayamission.org
CHiTra: Center for the Study of Hindu Traditions
The first U.S. center dedicated to the research, teaching and public understanding of Hindu culture and traditions; based at the University of Florida, Gainesville.
www.clas.ufl.edu/chitra/index.html
Dharma: Harvard’s Hindu Students Association
Established at Harvard University in 1997; the student organization publishes the journal Swadharma.
www.harvarddharma.org
Ganesha Temple / Council of Hindu Temples of North America (Hindu Temple Society of North America)
The Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam, or “Ganesha Temple,” is one of America's first large Hindu temples, on historic Bowne Street in Flushing, Queens.
www.nyganeshtemple.org; www.chtna.org
Global Hindu Electronic Networks: The Hindu Universe
A wealth of information and links to many facets of Hinduism and Hindu life.
www.hindunet.org
Hindu American Foundation
An advocacy group which promotes “the Hindu and American ideals of understanding, tolerance and pluralism;” resources include a “Hinduism Media Toolkit” and online newsletters.
www.hinduamericanfoundation.org
Hindu American Seva Charities
Hindu American Seva Charities is a progressive American organization promoting pluralism, tolerance, social justice, civic engagement, and advancing interfaith and community service.
http://hinduamericanseva.org
Hindu Education Foundation
A project of U.S. Hindus, this organization works to correct “misconceptions about India in general and about Hinduism and Hindus in particular.”
www.hindueducation.org
Hindu Students Council
Promotes the understanding of Hindu culture and heritage among students on college campuses.
www.hscnet.org
Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago
Guide to the two hilltop temples in the Chicago suburb of Lemont.
www.ramatemple.org
Hindu University of America
Inaugurated in Orlando, Florida in 2001, this University offers baccalaureate, master and doctoral level training in Hindu religions, philosophies and culture.
http://www.hua.edu
Hinduism Today
Monthly magazine of international Hinduism published by Hawaii-based teacher Sivaya Subramuniyaswami; a free digital edition is available online.
www.HinduismToday.com
Integral Yoga International
An international yoga community based in the U.S. at Swami Satchidananda's Yogaville ashram in Buckingham, Virginia.
www.yogaville.org
International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)
The "Hare Krishna" movement, launched in the U.S. by Swami A.C. Bhaktivedanta, emphasizing chanting the Lord's names to express and realize the love of God.
www.iskcon.com
International Swaminarayan Satsang Organization (ISSO)
A branch of the Swaminarayan Movement based in the Gujarat region of India and emphasizing the devotional love of Lord Swaminarayan.
http://www.swaminarayan.info/ISSO/
Navya Shastra
International Hindu organization advocating for shastric and social reform.
www.shastras.org
The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies
Includes information about the center’s core research initiatives: the Digital Shikshapatri Project, the British Hindu Oral History Project, and the Hindu Youth Research Project.
www.ochs.org.uk
Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF)
Community dedicated to self-realization through the practice of Kriya Yoga as taught by Paramahamsa Yogananda.
www.yogananda-srf.org
Siddha Yoga Meditation
Siddha Yoga teachings and communities following the leadership of Gurumayi Chidvilasananda.
www.siddhayoga.org
Sri Lakshmi Temple
Activities and ritual life of New England's first Hindu temple in Ashland, Massachusetts.
www.nehti.org
Sri Meenakshi Temple Society
Events, worship, and photographs of the Houston area's largest Hindu temple in Pearland, Texas.
www.meenakshi.org
Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
A landmark temple located twelve miles from Washington, D.C. in Lanham, Maryland; site includes photographs and a monthly newsletter.
www.ssvt.org
Sri Vaishnava Home Page
An introduction to the Sri Vaishnava tradition.
www.ramanuja.org
Sri Venkateswara Temple
History, events, worship, and online newsletter of one of America's first Hindu temples in the Penn Hills near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
www.svtemple.org
Vedanta Society of New York
The first Vedanta Society in the U.S., founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894.
www.vedantany.org
Vedanta Society of Southern California
Established in 1930 in Los Angeles; this site provides an introduction to Vedanta and a directory of Vedanta Centers worldwide.
www.vedanta.org
The Vedic Foundation
Develops educational programs and resources; aims to “serve as an authoritative resource on authentic Hinduism.”
thevedicfoundation.org
Vedic Heritage Teaching Program
A three-volume curriculum by Drs. Sunita and Sundar Ramaswamy, available via the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam Institute of Vedanta and Sanskrit.
www.arshavidya.org/Vedic-Heritage-Teaching-Program.html
Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHP)
The VHP of America maintains ties with its Indian counterpart and focuses on issues of Hindu identity in America.
www.vhp-america.org