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Range of Indian religious traditions
Hinduism (/ˈhɪnduˌɪzəm/) is an umbrella term for a range of Indian religious and spiritual traditions (sampradayas) that are unified by adherence to the
Hinduism
1500–500 BC Indo-Aryan religious practices of northwest India
religion, also called Vedism or Brahmanism, and sometimes ancient Hinduism or Vedic Hinduism, constituted the religious ideas and practices prevalent amongst
Historical_Vedic_religion
Gods and goddesses in Hinduism
Hindu deities are the gods and goddesses in Hinduism. Deities in Hinduism are as diverse as its traditions, and a Hindu can choose to be polytheistic
Hindu_deities
Form of Hinduism practiced in Bali, Indonesia
Balinese Hinduism (Balinese: ᬳᬶᬦ᭄ᬤᬸᬩᬮᬶ; Indonesian: Hindu Bali or Agama Hindu Dharma) is a distinct form of Hinduism practised primarily on the island
Balinese_Hinduism
Hinduism is the third-largest religion in Indonesia, practised by approximately 1.68% of the national population according to 2023 civil registration data
Hinduism_in_Indonesia
Hinduism has approximately 1.2 billion adherents worldwide, which represents 14.9% of the world's population. In 2012, Hinduism (15%) was the third largest
Hinduism_by_country
The history of Hinduism covers a wide variety of related religious traditions native to the Indian subcontinent. It overlaps or coincides with the development
History_of_Hinduism
Prayer ritual in Hinduism
flowers, and water or food to the divine, is the essential ritual of Hinduism. For the worshipper, the divine is visible in the image, and the divinity
Puja_(Hinduism)
Training of the mind through meditation in Hinduism
Dhyāna (Sanskrit: ध्यानम्) in Hinduism means meditation and contemplation. Dhyana is taken up in Yoga practices, and is a means to samadhi and the realization
Dhyana_in_Hinduism
Key concept in Indian philosophy and Eastern religions, with multiple meanings
concept of dharma is pan-Indian. The antonym of dharma is adharma. In Hinduism, dharma denotes behaviour that is considered to be in accord with Ṛta—the
Dharma
Hindu conception of God
In Hinduism, the conception of God varies in its diverse religio-philosophical traditions. Hinduism comprises a wide range of beliefs about God and divinity
God_in_Hinduism
traditions, movements, and sects are traditions and sub-traditions within Hinduism centered on one or more gods or goddesses, such as Vishnu, Shiva, Shakti
Hindu_denominations
Hindu concept for inner self or essence as mere consciousness
Ātman (/ˈɑːtmən/; Sanskrit: आत्मन्) in Hinduism is the true, innermost essence or self of a living being, conceived as eternal and unchanging. Atman is
Ātman_(Hinduism)
Hindus Hinduism in Maharashtra Hinduism in Karnataka Hinduism in Telangana Hinduism in Tamil Nadu Hinduism in Odisha Hinduism in West Bengal Hinduism in Assam
Hinduism_in_India
Male celestial being in Hinduism
excellence', and is also one of the Sanskrit terms used to indicate a deity in Hinduism. Deva is a masculine term; the feminine equivalent is Devi. The word is
Deva_(Hinduism)
according to the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism. The Buddha has been among the formative forces in the origins of Hinduism. Regional Hindu texts over the centuries
The_Buddha_in_Hinduism
Incarnation of Varuna
surrounded by a couple of silver fish (palla fish) Venerated in Sindhi Hinduism Affiliation Avatar of Varuna Abode Sea & Indus River Mantra Om Vam Varunaya
Jhulelal_(Hinduism)
Divine guard Bull in Hinduism
ISBN 978-1-934145-40-1. Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (2003). Dancing with Siva: Hinduism's Contemporary Catechism. Himalayan Academy Publications. ISBN 978-0-945497-89-9
Nandi_(Hinduism)
Major deity in Hinduism
one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism. In the Shaivite tradition, Shiva
Shiva
Contemporary reform Hindu denominations
reform movements, reform Hinduism, neo-Hinduism, or Hindu revivalism, strive to introduce regeneration and reform to Hinduism, both in a religious or spiritual
Hindu_reform_movements
Hindu ritual of light-waving
vigilance of an individual can keep away the influence of the material world. Hinduism has a long tradition of songs sung as an accompaniment to the ritual of
Arti_(Hinduism)
Relationship between the religions
Hinduism and Sikhism are Indian religions. Hinduism has pre-historic origins, while Sikhism was founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak. Both religions
Hinduism_and_Sikhism
Personification of holy basil in Hinduism
Purana, and the Charaka Samhita. While tree worship is not uncommon in Hinduism, the tulasi plant is regarded as the holiest of all plants. The tulasi
Tulasi_in_Hinduism
Mythical beings in Indian religions
power-seeking beings related to the more benevolent Deva (also known as Sura) in Hinduism. In its Buddhist context, the word is translated as "titan," "demigod,"
Asura
Among the oldest existing religions in the world
Hinduism and Judaism are among the oldest existing religions in the world. The two share some similarities and interactions throughout both the ancient
Hinduism_and_Judaism
Position of women in the religious texts of Hinduism
Diverse views on women and their roles exist within Hinduism. Women in Hinduism is a topic that can be approached from varied perspectives including those
Women_in_Hinduism
Hindu equivalent of Hell
damnation of the Tamo-yogyas in Andhantamas). In Cambodia, Naraka is part of Hinduism and is also a Khmer word (នរក; norok) for hell. The Bhagavata Purana describes
Naraka_(Hinduism)
Charioteer of the sun god in Hindu mythology
Aruna (Sanskrit: अरुण) is the charioteer of Surya (the sun god) in Hinduism. He is the elder brother of Garuda. Aruna and Garuda are the sons of Vedic
Aruna_(Hinduism)
Incarnation of a god on Earth in Hinduism
(Sanskrit: अवतार, IAST: Avatāra; pronounced [ɐʋɐt̪aːɾɐ]) is a concept within Hinduism that in Sanskrit literally means 'descent'. The concept, with a different
Avatar
Creator god in Hinduism
his mind and thus, they are referred to as Manasaputra. In contemporary Hinduism, Brahma does not enjoy popular worship and has substantially less importance
Brahma
Hinduism (specifically the yogic school) is currently practiced by a minority of residents of China. The religion itself has a very limited presence in
Hinduism_in_China
Hindu deity known for sex changes
Devi (Khmer: មណ្ឌាទេវី) in Cambodia as the wife of Lord Budha From the hinduism culture passed down from the Khmer Empire and is the protective goddess
Ila_(Hinduism)
Hinduism is the second-largest religion in Bangladesh, accounting for about 7.95% of the country's population, approximately 13.1 million people, as per
Hinduism_in_Bangladesh
Goddess-centric sect of Hinduism
constituting about 305 million Hindus. The Sruti and Smriti texts of Hinduism form an important scriptural framework in Shaktism. Scriptures such as
Shaktism
Hinduism in Guyana is the religion of about 31.0% of the population in 2021. This makes Guyana the country with the highest percentage of Hindu residents
Hinduism_in_Guyana
Major deity in Hinduism
Govinda, Madhava, Gopala and other names and titles is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme
Krishna
Wife of Vasishtha in Hinduism
the wife of the sage Vasishtha, one of the seven sages (Saptarshi) of Hinduism. The name Arundhatī in Sanskrit literally means 'washed by the rays of
Arundhati_(Hinduism)
Evidence suggests that Hinduism may have had a presence in the ancient Maldives. Hinduism may have existed during the pre-Buddhist and Buddhist period
Hinduism_in_the_Maldives
Major Hindu tradition that reveres Vishnu as the Supreme Being
developed during the (early) Classical Period of Hinduism around the beginning of the Common Era, when Hinduism emerged from the interaction between Brahmanism
Vaishnavism
Hindu supernatural weapon
connection of pasha to worldly bonds. In the Shaiva Siddhanta school of Hinduism, pasha is part of the trinity Pati-pashu-pasha, meaning "Master, animal
Pasha_(Hinduism)
Social classes in Brahminical books
Hiltebeitel, Dharma (2011), pp. 529–531 Lorenzen, David (2006). Who invented Hinduism: Essays on religion in history. Yoda Press. pp. 147–149. ISBN 978-81-902272-6-1
Varna_(Hinduism)
Country in South Asia
of Hinduism in India. India's pre-existing Dravidian languages were supplanted in the northern regions. By 400 BCE, caste had emerged within Hinduism, and
India
Collection of Hindu religious texts
is also a "generic name of religious texts which are at the basis of Hinduism". Other terms used for these texts can include saṃhitā (“collection”),
Agama_(Hinduism)
Religion in India (2011 census) Hinduism (79.8%) Islam (14.2%) Christianity (2.30%) Sikhism (1.70%) Buddhism (0.70%) Sarnaism (0.40%) Jainism (0.40%) Other
Religion_in_India
Philosophy promoting Hindu physical fitness
Muscular Hinduism is a philosophy that advocates for Hindus to be physically strong. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and Swami Vivekananda are considered to
Muscular_Hinduism
Hinduism is the fourth-largest religion in Malaysia. About 1.97 million Malaysian residents (6.1% of the total population) are Hindus, according to 2020
Hinduism_in_Malaysia
Hinduism and Buddhism have common origins in Ancient India, which later spread and became dominant religions in Southeast Asian countries, including Cambodia
Buddhism_and_Hinduism
Hinduism is a minority religion in Japan mainly followed by the Indian, Sri Lankan and Nepali expatriate residents of Japan, who number about 320,000 people
Hinduism_in_Japan
Son of Yayati, one of ancestors of the Pandavas and Kauravas
Puru (Sanskrit: पूरु, romanized: Pūru) is a legendary king in Hinduism. He is the youngest son of King Yayati and Sharmishtha, and one of ancestors of
Puru_(Hinduism)
Goddess in Hinduism
terms for deity in Indian religions. Reverence for the divine feminine in Hinduism appears in the Vedas, composed around the 2nd millennium BCE. Though the
Devi
Concept of rebirth in different physical form
Reincarnation (punarjanman) is a central tenet of Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. In various forms, it occurs as an esoteric
Reincarnation
Hinduism is the largest religion in Nepal. In 2006, the country declared itself a secular country through democracy, after the abolition of its monarchy
Hinduism_in_Nepal
Hinduism is a minor religion in Iran. As of 2015, there were 39,200 Hindus residing in Iran. Two Hindu temples were built by the Arya Samaj, one in Bandar
Hinduism_in_Iran
Religions that originated on the Indian subcontinent
Indian religions as a percentage of world population Hinduism (16.0%) Buddhism (7.10%) Sikhism (0.35%) Jainism (0.06%) Non-Indian religions and irreligion
Indian_religions
Hinduism has been spread in Russia primarily due to the work of scholars from the religious organization International Society for Krishna Consciousness
Hinduism_in_Russia
Secret adherence to Hinduism while publicly professing to be of another religion
Crypto-Hinduism is the secret adherence to Hinduism while publicly professing to be of another faith; practitioners are referred to as "crypto-Hindus"
Crypto-Hinduism
Hinduism is the third-largest religion in Australia, with more than 684,002 adherents, accounting for 2.7% of the population as of the 2021 Census. Hinduism
Hinduism_in_Australia
Hinduism in Thailand is a minority religion followed by 29,900 (0.04%) of the population as of 2020. Despite being a Buddhist-majority nation, Thailand
Hinduism_in_Thailand
Sacred historical city and pilgrimage site associated with Hindu god Krishna
very grand gates), is a sacred historic city in the sacred literature of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. It is also alternatively spelled as Dvarika. The
Dvārakā
Hinduism in Ghana is a minority religion that has grown steadily since the mid-20th century. Hinduism was first introduced by Sindhi settlers who migrated
Hinduism_in_Ghana
Hindu deity
described the primeval waters that this deity perhaps embodied. In later Hinduism, she is described as the daughter of the Prajapati Daksha and his spouse
Danu_(Hinduism)
Indian ethnic group
Hinduism in Réunion constitutes a significant part of the island's population. The island of Réunion is home to approximately 200,000 Indian descendants
Hinduism_in_Réunion
Hindu tradition that worships Shiva
March 2017. The Four Denominations of Hinduism Archived 28 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine, Basics of Hinduism, Kauai Hindu Monastery James C. Harle
Shaivism
Race in Hindu mythology
as opposed to the Hindu deities. However, historically, their role in Hinduism is varied and at times, the distinction between the danavas and Hindu deities
Danava_(Hinduism)
Continual cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
In Hinduism, saṃsāra involves the continual cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Individuals go through this cycle until achieving moksha, or liberation
Saṃsāra_(Hinduism)
King in Hindu tradition
'one who is born with poison') is a king of the Suryavamsha dynasty in Hinduism. The son of Bahuka, he ruled the city of Ayodhya, with two wives, and 60
Sagara_(Hinduism)
Oldest scriptures of Hinduism
constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. There are four Vedas: the Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samaveda and the
Vedas
Ancient Indian religions
Jainism and Hinduism are also two ancient Indian religions. There are some similarities and differences between the two religions. Temples, gods, rituals
Hinduism_and_Jainism
Vegetarianism in Hinduism is the practice of adhering to a vegetarian diet, a custom which arose in the later stages of the development of Hinduism and gained
Vegetarianism_in_Hinduism
Hinduism is a minority faith in Luxembourg practised mainly by the Indian community. Hindu Forum Luxembourg (HFL) is the major Hindu organisation in the
Hinduism_in_Luxembourg
Form of Hinduism practiced by the Newar people of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Newar Hinduism is a form of Hinduism followed by the Newar people in Nepal. Newar Hinduism is based on Kaula or Vamachara concept. Newar dance consists
Newar_Hinduism
Expressions of religion distinct from the doctrines of organized religion
had its origins with the Taiping Rebellion. Chinese folk religion, folk Hinduism, folk Christianity, and folk Islam are examples of folk religion associated
Folk_religion
Tradition in Hinduism linked to Advaita Vedanta
The Smarta tradition (Sanskrit: स्मार्त, IAST: Smārta) is a movement in Hinduism that developed and expanded with the Puranas genre of literature. It reflects
Smarta_tradition
Hindu scriptures
Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma. The Puranic genre of literature is found in both Hinduism and Jainism. The Puranic literature is encyclopedic, and it includes diverse
Puranas
Hinduism is the second largest religion in Pakistan after Islam, with 2.17% of the Pakistani population, or over 5.2 million Pakistanis, being Hindu. Pakistani
Hinduism_in_Pakistan
Overview of Hinduism in the Sindh province of Pakistan
Hinduism is the second-largest religion in Sindh, numbering 4.9 million people and comprising 8.8 percent of the province's population in the 2023 Pakistani
Hinduism_in_Sindh
Celestial bow of Shiva
Maha Shivaratri Yamas-Niyamas Guru-Linga-Jangam Vama Related Nandi Tantrism Bhakti Jyotirlinga Shiva Temples Hinduism in Indonesia Hinduism portal v t e
Pinaka_(Hinduism)
Free of cost meal service to the devotees
Bhandara service in Hinduism is a free communal meal, served to the devotees present in the Temple. Food is prepared and served to devotees waiting in
Bhandara_(Hinduism)
Daughter of Indra in Hinduism
Devi (Khmer: កិមិរាទេវី) in Cambodia as the wife of Lord Shukra From the Hinduism culture passed down from the Khmer Empire and is the protective goddess
Jayanti_(Hinduism)
One of the six orthodox traditions of Hindu philosophy
called as "Hindu modernism", "neo-Hinduism", and "neo-Advaita", is a term that denotes some novel interpretations of Hinduism that developed in the 19th century
Vedanta
Spiritual liberation in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism
schools of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The term nirvana is more common in Buddhism, while moksha is more prevalent in Hinduism. Moksha in Hinduism is oneness
Moksha
Hinduism in Seychelles is the second-largest religion after Christianity, with more than 5.4% of the population. The Hindu following in Seychelles has
Hinduism_in_Seychelles
Epithet of Shiva
throat blue. Rudra Ishvara Maheshvara Hatcher, Brian A. (2020-03-10). Hinduism Before Reform. Harvard University Press. p. 106. ISBN 978-0-674-24711-6
Nilakanta_(Hinduism)
Hindu observance
Encyclopedia of Hinduism: Volume Two. The Rosen Publishing Group. p. 475. ISBN 978-0-8239-3180-4. Sehgal, Sunil (1999). Encyclopaedia of Hinduism: C-G, Volume
Nirjala_Ekadashi
Hinduism is a minority religion in Ireland, followed by 0.7% of the country's population. It is also the second fastest-growing religions by percentage
Hinduism in the Republic of Ireland
Hinduism_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland
Hinduism is a minority faith in Brazil followed by approximately 0.01% of its population. Hinduism in Brazil is represented mainly by Ananda Marga, Brahma
Hinduism_in_Brazil
Concept of marriage in Hindu tradition
life, the grihastha ashrama, performing the duties of a householder. In Hinduism, the four goals of life (Purusarthas) are regarded to be righteousness
Marriage_in_Hinduism
Hinduism is the third largest religious group in the Netherlands, after Christianity and Islam; representing about 1.0% of the Dutch population in 2019
Hinduism_in_the_Netherlands
Ancient tradition in Goa
Hinduism is the majority religion of people living in Goa. According to the 2011 census, in a population of 1,458,545 people, 66.08% were Hindu. Due to
Hinduism_in_Goa
Hinduism in Suriname is the second-largest religion. According to ARDA, there are 129,440 Hindus in Suriname as of 2015, constituting 23.15% of the population
Hinduism_in_Suriname
Vishwa Hindu Parishad. Hinduism in Asia Hinduism by country Hinduism in Sweden Hinduism in Finland Encyclopedia of Hinduism Hinduism in Austria "Population
Hinduism_in_Norway
Topics referred to by the same term
or Vedic Hinduism may refer to: Historical Vedic religion, the religion of the Indo-Aryans of northern India during the Vedic period Hinduism, which developed
Vedic_religion
Hinduism is practised by 0.4% of the people in Italy. It is practised by 0.1% of the Italian citizens and 2.9% of the immigrant population. In 2012, there
Hinduism_in_Italy
Hinduism is the most followed Religion in India and nearly 84% of the total population of Karnataka follows Hinduism, as per 2011 Census of India. Several
Hinduism_in_Karnataka
Hinduism is an Indian religion and in terms of followers, it is one of the largest religions in Asia. In 2022, the total number of Hindus in Asia is more
Hinduism_in_Asia
Hinduism in Vietnam is mainly observed by the Bà-la-môn (Brahmin) Cham people in Vietnam. The majority of Cham in Vietnam (also known as the Eastern Cham)
Hinduism_in_Vietnam
Hindu concept
Manu (Sanskrit: मनु) is a term found with various meanings in Hinduism. In early texts, it refers to the archetypal man, or the first man (progenitor of
Manu_(Hinduism)
Adherents of Hinduism
/ˈhɪnduːz/), also known as Sanatanis, are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism, also known by its modern endonym Sanatana Dharma. Historically, the term
Hindus
Union country where Hinduism is the dominant religion, with about half of the Mauritian population as followers in 2011. Hinduism is the second largest
Hinduism_in_Africa
Practice of the Hindu religion, native to south-east Asia, on french territory
Hinduism is a minority religion in France practiced by an estimated 100,000–150,000, constituting roughly 0.2% of the national population. Because the
Hinduism_in_France
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Hindi/Indian
(बà¥à¤°à¤¹à¥à¤®à¤¾) Hindi name derived from the Sanskrit root bÅ—h, BRAHMA means "to enlarge, to swell," hence "the creator." Not to be confused with the Buddhist Brahma whose name was borrowed from Hinduism but whose god has nothing in common with the Hindu god. In Hinduism, Brahma is a member of a Trinity called Trimurti, the other two members being Vishnu "the preserver" and Shiva "the destroyer." Brahma is also called Nabhija "navel-born" and Kanja "water-born."
Girl/Female
Indian
A Holi Sign in Hinduism
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
The Incomparable One; Holy Plant in Hinduism; Basil Plant
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian
The Incomparable One; Holy Plant in Hinduism; Basil Plant
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HINDUISM
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Japanese
(進) Japanese name SUSUMU means "progressing."
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Durgadevi
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Maintaining Victory
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Wise Sensible
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly northern England, especially Liverpool)
English (chiefly northern England, especially Liverpool) : nickname for a messenger or for a fast runner, from Middle English lyght ‘light’, ‘nimble’, ‘quick’ (Old English līoht) + fote ‘foot’.
Girl/Female
Indian, Modern
The Moon
Boy/Male
Hindu
King
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Lord of Life
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Grateful; Very Thankful
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Humanity; King of Men
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n.
Alt. of Hinduism
n.
The religious doctrines and rites of the Hindoos; Brahmanism.