Review by Booklist Review
Gr. 4-6. From the dependable What You Will See Inside series, this introduces the beliefs and practices of the Hindu religion. The book opens with a traditional Sanskrit word of greeting, Namaste (I salute God within you ), setting the respectful, inviting tone of the text, which leads readers into a temple. The book explains what can be seen there and discusses Hindu beliefs, worship practices, scriptures, celebrations, blessing ceremonies, and family shrines in homes. A typical double-page spread includes one large color photograph and a few small ones illustrating several paragraphs of clear, concise text. The attractive design and many illustrations make the book accessible even to primary-grade children with good reading skills or adult assistance. An informative introduction. --Carolyn Phelan Copyright 2006 Booklist
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
For readers curious about other religions and houses of worship (or perhaps interested in more information about their own faith tradition), What You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple by Dr. Mahendra Jani and Dr. Vandana Jani, with photos by Neirah Bhargava and Vijay Dave, offers a detailed and straightforward look at Hinduism as well as a peek inside temples found in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. Photographs, helpful captions and mini glossaries ease the trip. (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 5-8-This colorful, attractive introduction to Hinduism focuses on worship in the temple although it also covers major scriptures, festivals, and life events. Each spread treats a different aspect of the religion, accompanied by color photos. The information is generally thorough and complete. Without a glossary, however, it is difficult to remember unfamiliar words from page to page. Sue Penney's Hinduism (Heinemann Library, 2000) offers a more comprehensive overview.-Ann W. Moore, Schenectady County Public Library, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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