Hindu Religion - Basics - 1 is an attempt to fulfill the long felt need among the common public to learn the basics of Hindu religion. This is a very precise and comprehensive compilation to make them understand the basic information they want to know and learn. People realize that Hindu religion proves to be the remedy for the stressed mind with zero side effects. This is capable of offering a sound mental health and makes us free from stresses arising in today's complex life. This neither believes nor advocates conversion. In fact, it recommends and supports anyone to follow his own religion and discover Hindu religion to balance oneself. The power of divine environment can be felt at temples especially at the time of performing poojas. With the advent of social media and information being available easily, there is also more curiosity among the west to learn the basics of Hindu Religion. Also this is a good self help material to understand different Gods present in a temple in India. On completion, this book may make a few to become restless to learn more. For the elders, this may leave a feeling that this should have been attempted earlier. This is written in a very simple language so that anyone with basic English knowledge will find it easy to read. By providing both English and Tamil version of this book to children, they can compare and improve their skills in both the languages in addition to assimilating divine values. The books will also aid in shaping the character of an individual and help him hear his inner voice. A healthy mind at young age is capable of shaping the motherland collectively. To that extent, this is an investment to begin a personal and social transformation. This can be a treasure to the receiver when gifted. This book is meant for 1. Information seekers on Hindu Gods, divine persons and temples 2. Anyone and everyone of all ages interested in seeking basics of Hindu Religion 3. Hindu families in India and overseas 4. Preparing Young minds to adapt positively to all situations and circumstances 5. Foreign nationals visiting Hindu temples 6. Foreign travelers visiting Hindu temples in India 7. Foreign nationals looking for an introduction to Hindu Religion This book is an attempt to take everyone to the shore of the ocean called Hindu religion. To explore further deep into the abundant wealth and treasures inside that is left to individuals. This book is different from the rest as it is like a formal basic education; presentation arrangement is like getting elevated from the base. The author is a PG from IIT, Madras, India. This is a kindle eBook from Amazon and can be downloaded into any storage media like mobile, laptops, computers etc. Price is purposefully kept low and affordable. Contents No Description Page no 1. Religion and Region 9 2. Light and sound 10 3. Thirukkural 11 4. Essence of Hindu Religion 12 5. Hindu religious books 12 6. Classification of Hindu religious system 13 7. Prayers 14 8. Primary Gods of Hindu religion 18 9. Adisakthi – Supreme God 18 10. Ganesha – Complete Primary God 25 11. Brahma – Creator 26 12. Vishnu – Preserver 26 13. Siva – Destroyer 31 14. Lakshmi – Goddess of Wealth 38 15. Saraswathi – Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom 40 16. Murugan – Tamil God 41 17. Hanuman 41 18. Naradar 43 19. Saints and gurus of Hindu religion 42 20. Symbols of Hindu religion 42 21. How to pray in a temple? 43 22. Feeling and realizing the God within 47 23. Estimated no of temples in India 47 24. Why should I make an effort to learn Sanskrit? 48 25. Major religions in India 48 26. My duty 49 27. Some of the references and web-links 49