Hinduism and Women

Hindu Goddesses & Myths @ Women in South Asia @

Andal

An Indian poet who wrote devotional poetry to Vishnu, her verses are still in use today.

Mirabai - Bhakti Poet and Saint

A biography of Mirabai, Bhakti saint and poet who is famous both for her hundreds of devotional songs to Krishna, and for her breaking of traditional role boundaries.

Sarojini Naidu

About Sarojini Naidu, Indian poet and political activist, a key part of Gandhi's independence movement.

Every Woman a Goddess - The Ideals of Indian Art

Illustrated article about the images of women in Hindu art and religion.

Hinduism and Women: Hindu view on the Woman

Article on the roles of women and images of woman in Hinduism, the suffering of women under the traditional roles, and attempts in the modern Hindu world to raise the status of women.

Traditional Female Moral Exemplars in India

Article by Madhu Kishwar on the role of female figures in Indian religion: deities and legendary women.