If you are considering visiting India this year then you might wish to read this book called, "
Hinduism Made Easy: Hindu Religion, Philosophy and Concepts". Those on a spiritual mission will certainly find it useful. Here are the topics covered in the book:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Hinduism
Chapter 2: Hindu Philosophy
Chapter 3: Concept of Maya in Hinduism
Chapter 4: What is Karma?
Chapter 5: Soul (Aatma) in Hinduism
Chapter 6: Reincarnation in Hinduism
Chapter 7: Brahman - The Supreme Being
Chapter 8: Why Hindus Worship Idols?
Chapter 9: Mantras in the Hindu Religion
Chapter 10: Practice of Yoga in Hinduism
Chapter 11: Vegetarianism in the Hindu Religion
Chapter 12: The Caste System in the Hindu Religion
Chapter 13: Popular Hindu Gods and Goddesses
Chapter 14: Symbolism of Arms in Hindu Gods and Goddesses
Chapter 15: Hindu Swastika
Chapter 16: The Aum
Chapter 17: Holy books of the Hindus
Chapter 18: The Mahabharata
Chapter 19: Bhagavad Gita
Chapter 20: The Ramayana
Chapter 21: River Ganges in the Hindu religion
Chapter 22: The cow in Hindu religion
Chapter 23: Major Hindu Festivals
Chapter 24: Important Hindu Holy places to visit in India
Chapter 25: Tips for visiting a Hindu temple
Chapter 26: Conclusion