About Hinduism.co.uk

Hinduism.co.uk is an independent, UK-based guide to Hinduism. Our aim is to explain the beliefs, scriptures, deities, festivals, practices and history of the Hindu traditions clearly and accurately, in plain English.

Who this site is for

• Students studying Hinduism for GCSE, A level or university courses.
• Teachers looking for reliable background material for lessons.
• Hindus, particularly young people in the diaspora, who want to learn more about their own heritage.
• Anyone curious about one of the world's oldest and largest religions.

Our approach

Hinduism is extraordinarily diverse. There is rarely one “correct” Hindu view, and practices vary between regions, communities and traditions. We try to describe that diversity fairly, to say when traditions disagree, and to separate what scriptures say, what Hindus practise and what scholars believe.

We are not affiliated with any temple, organisation, guru or political movement. You can read more about how we write and check our articles in our editorial policy.

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