December 18, 2014
Hinduism Today's documentary is a hit
Hinduism Today's editors have taken the five articles on Hindu history published over several years and compiled them into a popular book, History of Hindu India.
Recently they began turning the book into a series of documentaries. The first one, on ancient India, has already been posted on YouTube along with six subtitled versions. Collectively, they have garnered some 175,000 views so far.
The movie is intended for use in middle schools, either in 6th or 7th grade, when the history of India is taught as part of ancient history. The film covers the standard US curriculum for ancient India, beginning with Indus Valley and continuing through the Gupta period, plus a religious overview, as is taught for other religions during that same school year.
Parents and community activists can bring The History of Hindu India, book or videos, to the attention of local schools as a way to offset the largely negative presentation of India and Hinduism which is otherwise offered. Additional resources for parents and teachers, including a complete set of lesson plans for the book, are available here.
Hindu Heritage Endowment
Kauai’s Hindu Monastery | 107 Kaholalele Rd
Kapaa, Hawaii 96746-9304 USA
1-808-634-5407 | 1-888-464-1008 hhe@hindu.org