How does Hinduism affect American culture?

Outside traditional forms of home altars, temple worship, and festivals, there are many ways in which Hinduism has influenced American culture. In fact, the guru field in the United States has diversified significantly, and many gurus have established successful ashram communities across the nation.

When did Hinduism come to America?

Hinduism first arrived in North America through missionary and travel accounts in the late 18th century, which were shortly followed by European Orientalist translations of Sanskrit texts.

Which US city has a Hindu temple?

Lord Ganesh Temple at Flushing in New York City is one of the very first of the traditional Hindu temples in the USA. The temple is visited by large number of Hindus and a must visit traditional temple in New York.

What is the history of Hinduism?

Hinduism is one of a few ancient religions to survive into modern times. The collection of traditions that compose modern-day Hinduism have developed over at least the past 5000 years, beginning in the Indus Valley region (in the nations of modern India and Pakistan), in what was the largest civilization of the ancient world.

How do portrayals of Hinduism affect America’s understanding of India?

Any treatment of India in courses on world history, social studies, or in any other discipline, inevitably includes an analysis of Hinduism. Thus, portrayals of Hinduism greatly affect America’s understanding of India.

Is there such a thing as ‘Euro-American Hindus’?

Second, as he identifies himself as a Hindu, his insights may also reflect the views of many ‘Euro-American Hindus’, i.e. the over 15 million Americans who now practice Hindu activities, such as yoga, meditation, and kirtan, amongst others. Neither of these perspectives has been given much coverage by the Indian media.

Why don’t textbooks teach Hinduism?

Also, textbooks often ignore attempts by Hindu reformers and thinkers to use Hindu theology itself to combat what many see as an unjust social system that has little to do with ‘genuine’ Hinduism. The sophisticated theological, historical and sociological interpretation given to Christianity (and other religions) is often denied to Hinduism.