Hindu Marriage Customs

HinduSearchEngine is looking out for sites with good information Hindu cultural practices. Marriage customs are one of them. While the Hindu wedding culture is richly varied among the different regions of India, there is a basic structure to it. I found a couple of sites which give good overviews on the basic structure of Hindu marriages. One of it from the BBC's segment on religion. 

The Oxford Center for Hindu Studies

The Oxford Center for Hindu Studies was setup in 1997 as an independent Center of Oxford University with the aim of studying diverse subjects relating to Hinduism . The Center is non-sectatrian and its website showcases journal publications, lectures and conferences, research material and subjects; and more. While actual academic content online is sparse, the website promotes the study of Hinduism through providing lecture and conference timings, as a portal to receive research applications and to provide current news of activity of the Center. I have included this website in HinduSearchEngine.com to link to actual academic support for online Hindu seekers looking for available academic study from a world recognized institution. This Center claims to be the first ever academy on Hinduism of its kind in the world.

The Seven Secrets of Shiva

Many people I know are enamored by this book on Shiva. It reveals the mysticism of Shiva through the folklore or the puranas that surround Lord Shiva, the most ancient form of God evolving out to the Indian Subcontinent. His legends exist and have survived since eons ago. This book is a treat for all who find mythologies and ancient legends fascinating. The writer, Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik has done an excellent job in easing readers into the philosophical mysticism through poignant narratives that uncover hidden philosophies and mysticism in the entertaining and traditional myths of Shiva. I would recommend this book as an introduction for aspiring mystics and those looking for a more profound understanding of Lord Shiva, it is insightful and at the same time simplified text of the vast pantheon and rich ancient culture of India. Because of its uniqueness I've added the Amazon.com link to this book into HinduSearchEngine.com