Video

The video may be viewed before or after a visit to the museum, or at the beginning of a unit of study. It may be used to introduce students to puja as it is conducted in three different settings - the temple, the home, and outdoors - and to explain that Hinduism is practiced around the world today, including in the United States.

• Order the video.

Objectives

After viewing the video students will be able to

• explain some of the basic concepts of Hinduism
• define puja
• explain some of the steps involved in puja
• identify Hinduism as a religion that is actively practiced around the world today

Activity

• View the first section of the video, which provides a brief overview of the practice of puja, with students. Then, using the information provided in this packet entitled Background Information for Teachers, review the basic concepts of Hinduism, define puja, and list some of the steps involved in puja.
• With students, view the second section of the video, which shows household worship, and the third section, which shows worship of the Goddess in the form of a tree at a rural, outdoor shrine.
• Discuss the differences between worship in the three locations: the temple, the home, and outdoors.
• Discuss the worldwide spread of Hinduism and explore the practice of Hinduism in the United States.

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