All About Hinduism

Want to learn all about Hinduism, the world's oldest and third-largest religion? Like actually understand what karma is? Or what dharma means? Do you want to know what the sacred texts of Hinduism are? Or, maybe, you just want to know why Hindu women wear a dot on their forehead? Or, perhaps, if all Hindus vegetarian? If so, then All About Hinduism is just what you’ve been waiting for. We’ll give you an overview of Hinduism as a lived and contemporary spiritual path. We’ll explore the history of how Hinduism has come to be what it is today: the third-largest and oldest religious tradition in the world. 

We’ll also clear up some of the misconceptions out there about Hinduism, as well as unflinchingly address some of the more contentious issues in Hinduism’s past and present. Hosted by Mat McDermott and brought to you by the Hindu American Foundation.

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A story about cultural appropriation and open-mindedness
May 8, 2025 – 13:49
All About the Third Nature, a Hindu approach to thinking about gender and sexuality
May 1, 2025 – 11:04
Yoga… so much more than downward dogs and headstands
Apr 24, 2025 – 20:40
What’s the difference between a Hindu monk, priest, and guru?
Apr 17, 2025 – 10:29
What are the major holidays and festivals of Hinduism
Apr 10, 2025 – 14:31
What are the main sects of Hinduism?
Apr 3, 2025 – 16:55
Who do Hindus worship?
Mar 27, 2025 – 31:14
How do Hindus worship, and is this even the best word to use?
Mar 20, 2025 – 16:55
We’re Back: All About Hinduism Series 2 teaser, with a note on formatting
Mar 13, 2025 – 2:30
Why the way we talk about Hinduism needs to change
Mar 13, 2025 – 19:07
We've got to talk about caste
May 31, 2023 – 27:21
We’ve got to talk about the word Aryan
May 24, 2023 – 18:26
The big popular misconceptions about Hinduism episode
May 17, 2023 – 22:00
What are the yamas and niyamas?
May 10, 2023 – 14:34
What is reincarnation?
May 3, 2023 – 9:46
What karma is, and isn't
Apr 26, 2023 – 9:46
What is dharma?
Apr 19, 2023 – 15:56
What are the main Hindu rites of passage and sacraments?
Apr 12, 2023 – 12:40
Are all Hindus vegetarian?
Apr 5, 2023 – 15:10
What are the main spiritual texts of Hinduism?
Mar 29, 2023 – 10:30
Who is a Hindu?
Mar 22, 2023 – 21:49
What does the word Hindu mean, anyway?
Mar 9, 2023 – 10:08
If you know nothing else about Hinduism, know this.
Mar 9, 2023 – 15:00
All about All About Hinduism
Feb 15, 2023 – 1:05

Recent Reviews

GiddyNiddy

The Hinduism podcast we needed!

Being a devout Hindu there is still so much I did not know. This podcast gives you an insight into Hinduism/Sanatan Dharm that is invaluable and well researched. Thank you for making this podcast.
HVFF1438

Excellent Resources

This show seems a lovely intro to Hinduism. I started with their “What is Dharma” episode and loved it thoroughly. Listening to their Karma episode while I write this review 🙏
Sad &

Really great introduction!

I waited to listen to at least the first 8 episodes to review. I am really enjoying this podcast! I have been so hungry for a basic and easy to understand introduction into Hinduism. I have ordered books and read many articles and they seem to jump in too deep right off the bat. This podcast is perfect! Thank you for creating.
zBUDDHAz

Thumbs up

Really good podcast that gives a good deal of information and insight in just the right amount of time. If your looking for info on Hinduism this a great place to start.