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Explanation

The name given to a body taken on by a God (usually Vishnu) to come to Earth. This is sometimes known as an ‘incarnation’ of God.

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Amongst the best known avatars of the God Vishnu are Rama and Krishna.

Pranathi gives TrueTube a tour of The Shree Ghanapathy Mandir in South London, explaining its most important features and her beliefs as a Hindu.

Holy Cribs: The Mandir

Video length - 08.24

Published date - May 2023

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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How does a Hindu Priest fill his time? To find out, TrueTube followed Krishan around with a camera for a day.

A Day in the Life of a Hindu Priest

Video length - 08.28

Published date - Feb 2018

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Zippity-zip, let’s go on a trip! Charlie and her favourite soft toy (and best friend) Blue visit a Hindu Mandir where Geetha shows them how Hindus use their senses of sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell in worship.

Charlie and Blue Hear all about Hindu Worship

Video length - 7.17

Published date - Jun 2016

Keystage(s) - 1

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Orbiting Earth at this very moment, the alien survey ship “Pantheon” is abducting people to collect data about their belief systems. Rupal is beamed into the interrogation chamber to answer questions about Hinduism.

Alien Abduction: Hinduism

Video length - 5.33

Published date - Jul 2013

Keystage(s) - 3

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Holy Cribs: The Mandir

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Charlie and Blue Hear all about Hindu Worship

Alien Abduction: Hinduism