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Adherents of Hinduism
world's Hindu population, and the remaining nations of the world combined had about 6 million Hindus as of 2010[update]. In the modern era, Hindus have faced
Hindus
Range of Indian religious traditions
largest group with about 399 million Hindus, followed by Shaivism with 385 million Hindus, Shaktism with 305 million Hindus and other traditions including Neo-Hinduism
Hinduism
Sindhi adherents of Hinduism
number that does not include Sindhi Hindus who no longer speak the Sindhi language. The vast majority of Sindhi Hindus living in India belong to the Lohana
Sindhi_Hindus
Ethno-linguistic and religious population from India and Bangladesh
Bengali population, they are the largest ethnic group among Hindus.[citation needed] Bengali Hindus speak Bengali, which belongs to the Indo-Aryan language
Bengali_Hindus
English-language daily newspaper in India
The Hindu is an Indian English-language daily newspaper owned by The Hindu Group, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was founded as a weekly publication
The_Hindu
minorities such as Hindus. In the aftermath of the Babri Masjid demolition Pakistani Hindus faced riots. Mobs attacked five Hindu temples in Karachi and
Persecution_of_Hindus
Gods and goddesses in Hinduism
From ancient times, the idea of equivalence has been cherished for all Hindus, in its texts and in early first-millennium sculpture with concepts such
Hindu_deities
Ethnic Kashmiris who adhere to Hinduism and are native to the Kashmir Valley
Kashmiri Hindus are now settled in the Jammu division of Jammu and Kashmir, and in other parts of the country. The largest group among Kashmiri Hindus is the
Kashmiri_Hindus
Ethnoreligious group
Punjabi Hindus are ethnic Punjabis who adhere to Hinduism. Punjabi Hindus mostly inhabit the Indian state of Punjab, as well as Haryana, Himachal Pradesh
Punjabi_Hindus
Hindutva political party in India
functioned mainly as a pressure group advocating the interests of Orthodox Hindus before the British Raj from within the Indian National Congress. In the
Hindu_Mahasabha
Controversial Hindutva term for Sikhs
Hindus means "Hindus with long hairs". It is a term used and promoted by the advocates of Hindutva in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Vishva Hindu Parishad
Keshdhari_Hindus
Exodus of Hindus from the Kashmir Valley in the 1990s
The Exodus of Kashmiri Hindus, or Pandits, is their early-1990 migration, or flight, from the Muslim-majority Kashmir Valley in Indian-administered Kashmir
Exodus_of_Kashmiri_Hindus
at 54.7%, while Tharparkar District has the most Hindus in absolute numbers at around 810,000. Hindus are also found in smaller numbers in Balochistan
Hinduism_in_Pakistan
Upanishads. Of the Shrutis, the Upanishads alone are widely influential among Hindus, considered scriptures par excellence of Hinduism, and their central ideas
Hindu_texts
is Hindu. India is home to 94% of the global Hindu population, making it the largest homeland of Hindus worldwide. The vast majority of Indian Hindus belong
Hinduism_in_India
Mountain range near the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan
works of Ibn Battuta, in the 14th century. Hindu Kush is generally translated as "Killer of Hindus" or "Hindu-Killer" in the popular literature. The earliest
Hindu_Kush
Hindu nationalist organisation
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP; lit. 'World Council of Hindus') is an Indian right-wing Hindutva organisation. The VHP was founded in 1964 by M. S. Golwalkar
Vishva_Hindu_Parishad
Former first-class cricket team in India
Ground. Batting first, the Hindus scored 242 all out and then dismissed the Europeans for 194 to take first innings lead. The Hindus scored 160 in their second
Hindus_cricket_team
Place of worship in Hinduism
A Hindu temple, also known as a Mandir, Devasthanam, Pura, Kshetram, Ambalam or Kovil, is a sacred place where Hindus worship and show their devotion
Hindu_temple
1947 division of British India
of Hindus. An estimated 1.2 – 1.4 million Hindus migrated to India primarily by ship or train. Despite the migration, a significant Sindhi Hindu population
Partition_of_India
Indian Hindu nationalist political ideology
made the Hindus vulnerable, as he wrote: O Hindus, consolidate and strengthen Hindu nationality; not to give wanton offence to any of our non-Hindu compatriots
Hindutva
Calendar used for religious purposes
appropriate season. The Hindu calendars have been in use in the Indian subcontinent since Vedic times, and remain in use by the Hindus all over the world,
Hindu_calendar
Terrorist acts by groups of individuals who profess Hindu motivations or goals
this period, B. Raman referred to acts of alleged reprisal terrorism by Hindus, criticizing "politicisation and communalisation of the investigative process"
Hindu_terrorism
Topics referred to by the same term
publisher of both newspapers The Hindu Literary Prize, a literary award Hindus, adherents of Hindu religion or culture The Hindus: An Alternative History, a
The_Hindu_(disambiguation)
Topics referred to by the same term
Aires The Hindu (film), the original title of the 1954 American film Sabaka Maurice G. Hindus, a journalist. Hindus (horse), a racehorse. The Hindu (disambiguation)
Hindu_(disambiguation)
Hindus. Their proportion declined to 22% in 1951 after the Partition of India in 1947, as Hindus migrated from East Bengal to India. Wealthy Hindus who
Hinduism_in_Bangladesh
Hindus observe a wide range of festivals and religious celebrations, many of which are rooted in ancient Indian traditions, and often correspond with seasonal
List_of_Hindu_festivals
to the followers of Indian religions collectively as Hindus until about mid 20th century. Hindus subscribe to a diversity of ideas on spirituality and
Hindu_denominations
Nationalism based on Hindu religion
terms such as 'Hindu nationalism', and 'Hindu', are considered problematic in the case of religious and nationalism discourse. As Hindus were identifiable
Hindu_nationalism
Topics referred to by the same term
Brahmins of Manipur any other Hindus in Manipur This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Manipuri Hindus. If an internal link incorrectly
Manipuri_Hindus
This article contains a list of prominent Hindus from Pakistan. Anil Dalpat, First Hindu cricket player of Pakistan. Danish Kaneria, former cricketer.
List_of_Pakistani_Hindus
"threshold"), for Hindus and Muslims. These mark shrines for revered Muslim (frequently Sufi) leaders and are visited by both Muslims and Hindus. Their interaction
Islamic–Hindu_relations
Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh
attacks began on Hindus in Bangladesh, with Hindu homes, businesses and places of worship being targeted en masse. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian
2024 Bangladesh anti-Hindu violence
2024_Bangladesh_anti-Hindu_violence
Hindu festival of lights
of obstacles. Hindus of eastern India associate the festival with the Goddess Kali, who symbolises the victory of good over evil. Hindus from the Braj
Diwali
Non-practicing Hindus who still identify with Hindu culture and heritage
with the Hindu religious tradition is primarily cultural or communal. The term has come into vogue as a result of secularization. Cultural Hindus, while
Cultural_Hindus
Indian publishing company
publication The Hindu, a daily newspaper in 1878. The Hindu Group publishes a number of newspapers, magazines and other journals. The Hindu – National Daily
The_Hindu_Group
Wedding ceremony in Hinduism
all Hindus of any caste, creed or sect, Sikh, Buddhists and Jains are deemed Hindus and can intermarry. By the Special Marriage Act, 1954, a Hindu can
Hindu_wedding
has the most Hindus. As a percentage, Nepal has the largest percentage of Hindus in the world, followed by India and Mauritius. The Hindu population around
Hinduism_by_country
Book by Savitri Devi
non-Aryan, influences, such as Islam. A Warning to the Hindus is Devi’s attempt to alert Hindus to the threat of submergence and cultural alienation, which
A_Warning_to_the_Hindus
Form of Hinduism practiced in Bali, Indonesia
as Hindu, amounting to around 3.8 million adherents on the island. Hinduism as practised in Bali accounts for the largest concentration of Hindus in Indonesia
Balinese_Hinduism
Members of the Tamil ethnolinguistic group who adhere to Hinduism
festival of the Tamil Hindus which falls on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai. The festival is celebrated by Tamil Hindus in various countries.
Tamil_Hindus
Indonesian Hindus reside on the island of Bali, where Hinduism is the predominant religion, adhered to by nearly 87 % of the local population. Most Hindus in
Hinduism_in_Indonesia
Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group
During the 1947 partition, millions of Punjabi Hindus (including Hindkowan Hindus and Saraiki Hindus) migrated from West Punjab and North-West Frontier
Punjabis
Iconic symbols with spiritual meaning in Hinduism
Mahabharata, a famous Hindu epic. The conch shell is also a deep part of Hindu symbolic and religious tradition. Today most Hindus use the conch as a part
Hindu_iconography
Unlike some other religions, Hindus are not required to undertake pilgrimages during their lifetime. However, most Hindus go on such journeys to numerous
Hindu_pilgrimage_sites
Bengali Hindu community in Assam
boxes, or other symbols. The Bengali Hindus are the second-largest ethno-religious group just after Assamese Hindus in Assam. As per as estimation research
Bengali_Hindus_in_Assam
Hinduism. Artefacts have revealed motifs that are also employed and revered by Hindus today, such as primary male deities worshipped by a ruling elite, mother
Hindu_mythology
1950s laws in India
pervasive through Hinduism, Hindus as a group are highly non-homogenous. As Derrett says in his book on Hindu law, "We find the Hindus to be as diverse in race
Hindu_code_bills
Indian form of astrology
an important facet of folk belief in the contemporary lives of many Hindus. In Hindu culture, newborns are traditionally named based on their jyotiṣa charts
Hindu_astrology
have reached the status of saints among their followers and among Hindus in general. Hindu saints have often renounced the world, and are variously called
Hindu_sants
Aspect of Hindu theology concerning the end of times
dissolves and regenerates the universe. The current period is believed by Hindus to be the Kali Yuga, the last of four Yuga that make up the current age
Hindu_eschatology
Russian-American author
Gerschon Hindus. Works by Maurice G. Hindus at Faded Page (Canada) Works by or about Maurice G. Hindus at the Internet Archive Maurice Hindus Papers Syracuse
Maurice_G._Hindus
Priesthood class in Hinduism
A Hindu priest may refer to either of the following A Pujari or an Archaka is a Hindu temple priest. A Purohita or Pandit officiates and performs rituals
Hindu_priest
Country in South Asia
cultures and religions, caste is a uniquely Indian, and Hindu, social institution. All Hindus fall broadly into four castes, or varnas: Brahmin, or priests
India
Description of the universe in Hindu texts
understand the illusionary nature of maya is known as striving for moksha. Hindus believe that dharma is a means to moksha, thus perfecting dharma is one
Hindu_cosmology
1810 UK book by Edward Moor
the Brahmans and Hindus Linga-Yoni Sectarial Marks, or Symbols, the Gayatri, O'm and other sacred texts and words reverenced by Hindus Ballaji, Wittoba
The_Hindu_Pantheon
discrimination, and religious conversions of Hindus in Afghanistan perpetrated by Muslims, has caused the Afghan Hindus, along with Buddhist and Sikh population
Hinduism_in_Afghanistan
Widely-defined demographic of Pakistanis within India
"Pakistani Hindus migrating to India for new life often return home disappointed". Indian Govt. Khan, Naimat (2 October 2020). "Pakistani Hindus migrating
Pakistanis_in_India
Indian Hindu spring festival of colours
Holi is a sacred ancient tradition of Hindus. It is a cultural celebration that gives Hindus and non-Hindus alike an opportunity to have fun and play
Holi
Atheism in Hinduism
Canadian Hindus don't believe in "God or a Higher Power". A 2025 study by the Pew Research Center found that 15% of the self-described American Hindus "don't
Hindu_atheism
State in southeastern India
the major religious groups in the state are Hindus (90.89%), Muslims (7.30%), and Christians (1.38%). Hindu pilgrimage destinations include the Tirumala
Andhra_Pradesh
List of former Hindus List of converts to Christianity from Hinduism List of writers on Hinduism List of Bangladeshi Hindus List of Hindu School people
Lists_of_Hindus
The following are lists of former Hindus who no longer identify as such, organized by their current religious affiliation or ideology. List of converts
List_of_former_Hindus
Indian Hindutva paramilitary organisation
If the Hindus made themselves strong and the rowdy section among the Mahomedans were convinced they could not safely rob and dishonour Hindus, unity would
Rashtriya_Swayamsevak_Sangh
Hindu American pluralist advocacy organization
Hindus for Human Rights include Rajmohan Gandhi, T.M. Krishna, Martin Macwan, Faisal Khan, Linda Hess, Swara Bhaskar, and Khalid Anis Ansari. Hindus for
Hindus_for_Human_Rights
Social classification practised in India
the Hindus as a caste occupying a high place within their caste hierarchy. Their traditional belief that their ancestors were high-caste Hindus such
Caste_system_in_India
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
winner of the 1885 American Derby. Hindus was out of the mare Ignite, a daughter of Woodlands. Racing at age two, Hindus ran third to winner Gulden in the
Hindus_(horse)
against non-Hindus. Approximately one-third of state governments enforced anti-conversion and/or anti-cattle slaughter laws against non-Hindus, and mobs
Religious_violence_in_India
Kingdom census Hindus are primarily concentrated in England, particularly in Greater London and the South East, with just under 50,000 Hindus residing in
Hinduism in the United Kingdom
Hinduism_in_the_United_Kingdom
about 320,000 Hindus in South America, chiefly the descendants of Indian indentured laborers in the Guianas. There are about 185,000 Hindus in Guyana, 120
Hinduism_in_South_America
one of the few remaining non-Indic Hindus in the world, 55% of whom are Hindus. From 2008 to 2017, around 90000 Hindu Bhutanese refugees were resettled
Hinduism_in_the_United_States
spiritual teacher of Hindu philosophy Hinduism portal Bangladesh portal Lists portal Hinduism in Bangladesh Bengali Hindus Lists of Hindus Rose, Saul (1959)
List_of_Bangladeshi_Hindus
Irrational hostility, prejudice, or discrimination against Hindus
Association of America clarified in a 1915 pamphlet that "Hindus unified peoples of India not as Hindus, Mohammadans and Christians; [...] sons and daughters
Anti-Hindu_sentiment
Hinduism, the Buddha is revered by Hindus who usually consider "Buddhism to be another form of Hinduism." Other Hindus reject the identification of Gautama
The_Buddha_in_Hinduism
Philosophical traditions of Hinduism and the Vedas
different schools of Hindu philosophy: "The sacred texts of the Hindus, the Vedas, are variously interpreted by the six traditional Hindu philosophical schools
Hindu_philosophy
Country in South Asia
– have over half of Pakistan's Hindus. At Pakistan's inception, the 'hostage theory' suggested fair treatment of Hindus to safeguard Muslims in India.
Pakistan
Research Center survey, 44% of Hindus self-identify as vegetarian. Within India, the prevalence of vegetarianism among Hindus varies significantly by region
Vegetarianism_in_Hinduism
Hindu temple in Balochistan, Pakistan
[1][dead link] "In pictures: Hindus in Pakistan". Karachi Hindus. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 26 November 2012. "Hindu Pilgrimage in Pakistan"
Hinglaj_Mata_Temple
Indo-Aryan ethnic group
also has the largest population of Hindus in Pakistan, with 93% of Pakistani Hindus residing in Sindh. Sindhi Hindus were an economically prosperous community
Sindhis
1913 book by Sister Nivedita and Ananda K. Coomaraswamy
Myths of the Hindus & Buddhists (1913) is a book written by Sister Nivedita and Ananda K. Coomaraswamy. Responding to the call of Swami Vivekananda, Sister
Myths of the Hindus & Buddhists
Myths_of_the_Hindus_&_Buddhists
Code of laws applied to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs in British India
Hindu law, as a historical term, refers to the code of laws applied to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs in British India. Hindu law, in modern scholarship
Hindu_law
Bengali Hindus began to leave British Burma in hundreds. After the independence and especially the 1962 coup, large numbers of Bengali Hindus left for
Bengali_Hindus_in_Myanmar
Indian Hindutva militant organisation
Hindu Munnani is a right-wing Hindutva militant organisation based in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Hindu Munnani was set up by Rashtriya Swayamsevak
Hindu_Munnani
Hindus form 79.83% of the state's total population as per 2011 census. Hindus form the majority in all the districts of the state.The religion plays an
Hinduism_in_Maharashtra
1971 genocide of Bengalis in East Pakistan
through villages and specifically asked for places where Hindus lived before burning them down. Hindus were identified by checking circumcision or by demanding
Bangladesh_genocide
Study of traditions and practices of the Indian subcontinent
the 1990s this has caused some dissent from Hindus, raising questions in academia about the role of Hindu studies in creating postcolonial images of India
Hindu_studies
Bengali Hindu festival
Sasthi (Bengali: জামাই ষষ্ঠী) is a traditional cultural ritual of Bengali Hindus. This ritual is performed on the sixth tithi of the Shukla paksha of the
Jamai_Sasthi
2025 crime in Bangladesh
violence against the Hindu minority community. According to the 2022 Bangladesh national census, there were approximately 13.1 million Hindus in Bangladesh,
Lynching_of_Dipu_Chandra_Das
1946 sectarian violence in British India
and pogroms between Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims. The Direct Action Day riots sparked off several riots between Muslims and Hindus/Sikhs in Noakhali, Bihar
Direct_Action_Day
Hindutva organisation
Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) is a right-wing Hindutva organisation operating globally and established on 7 October 2002 by a group of Hindus from various
Hindu_Janajagruti_Samiti
number of Hindus has declined in the 20th century although it is now stable. Hinduism first came to Muscat in 1507 from Kutch. The original Hindus spoke Kutchi
Hinduism_in_Arab_States
Ethnic slur directed at Indians and South Asians
the 2022 Leicester unrest between Hindus and Muslims, anti-Hindu memes were accompanied by "pajeet" depicting Hindus as barbaric and dirty. Rutgers University's
Pajeet
Incarnation of Varuna
widely. Sindhi Hindus worship Jhulelal at the Shrine at Odero Lal in Pakistan's Sindh province, which is jointly used by Sindhi Hindus, and Sindhi Muslims
Jhulelal_(Hinduism)
of Hindus in the Western world. Hinduism is one of the fastest-growing religions in Canada. According to the 2021 Census, there are 828,195 Hindus in
Hinduism_in_Canada
Indian political ideology
theory also came from a number of Hindus, and Muslims. They conceived India as a single Indian nation, of which Hindus and Muslims are two intertwined communities
Two-nation_theory
population) are Hindus, according to 2020 Census of Malaysia. This is up from 1.78 million (6.3% of the total population) in 2010. Most Malaysian Hindus are settled
Hinduism_in_Malaysia
Overview of religion in the Indian state of Bihar
7% of the total state population. The Hindu population in Bihar is 86,078,686 as of 2022 census report. Hindus are majority in all the districts in Bihar
Religion_in_Bihar
Religiopolitical concept in the Indian subcontinent
Hindu–Muslim unity is a religiopolitical concept in the Indian subcontinent which stresses members of the two largest faith groups there, Hindus and Muslims
Hindu–Muslim_unity
Bengali conservative essayist
patriarchal values. Parallel to fellow Hindu conservatives and deriving from his own theses, Basu went on to portray the Hindus as fundamentally superior to people
Chandranath_Basu
American Hindutva organization
crimes against Hindus specifically. However, scholar Azad Essa has stated that the HAF has exaggerated the hate crimes faced by Hindus in America. Essa
Hindu_American_Foundation
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Hindus God
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Hindu
Hindus God
Girl/Female
Indian
The second note in hindustani classical music, Para of a song, Beauty
Girl/Female
Indian
Raga in hindustani classical music
Girl/Female
Tamil
Dhnashri | தநாஷà¯à®°à¯€Â
Goddess of wealth, Goddess Lakshmi, A Raaga in hindustani classical music
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Girl/Female
Indian
The second note in hindustani classical music, Para of a song, Beauty
Girl/Female
Tamil
Holy book of the hindus, Song
Girl/Female
Tamil
The second note in hindustani classical music, Para of a song, Beauty
Girl/Female
Tamil
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Goddess of wealth, Goddess Lakshmi, A Raaga in hindustani classical music
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Girl/Female
Tamil
The second note in hindustani classical music, Para of a song, Beauty
Girl/Female
Muslim
A beautiful Raaga musical scale in hindustani indian music
Girl/Female
Tamil
Holy book of the hindus, Song
Girl/Female
Indian
Holy book of the hindus, Song
Boy/Male
Tamil
Veda, The religious book of hindus
Girl/Female
Indian
Holy book of the hindus, Song
Girl/Female
Tamil
Holy book of the hindus, Song
Boy/Male
Sikh
Victorious, Sikander is also the Persian and hindustani version of the name alexander, After alexander the great
Girl/Female
Tamil
Raga in hindustani classical music
Girl/Female
Indian
A beautiful Raaga musical scale in hindustani indian music
Girl/Female
Tamil
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Goddess of wealth, Goddess Lakshmi, A Raaga in hindustani classical music
HINDUS
HINDUS
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Attractive
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Name of a Sahabi
Female
Czechoslovakian
, of Magdala.
Girl/Female
Tamil
A name of Goddess Lakshmi
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Resplendent Glittering
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Telugu
Son
Boy/Male
French Irish
From the elder tree grove.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English
Hollow; Valley; Rhyming Variant of Waylon; A Historical Blacksmith with Supernatural Powers
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Lord Shiva; Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Spanish
Gifted with many ideas.
HINDUS
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n.
The ancient sacred literature of the Hindus; also, one of the four collections, called Rig-Veda, Yajur-Veda, Sama-Veda, and Atharva-Veda, constituting the most ancient portions of that literature.
n.
The name given by Europeans to that form of the Hindustani language which is chiefly spoken by native Hindoos. In employs the Devanagari character, in which Sanskrit is written.
n.
A Darvidian language spoken in the northern parts of the Madras presidency. In extent of use it is the next language after Hindustani (in its various forms) and Bengali.
n.
The language more generally called Hindustanee.
n.
A system of philosophy among the Hindus, founded on scattered texts of the Vedas, and thence termed the "Anta," or end or substance.
n.
The third of the four great original castes among the Hindus, now either extinct or partially represented by the mercantile class of Banyas. See the Note under Caste, 1.
pl.
of Hindu
a.
Of or pertaining to the Hindoos or their language.
n.
The language of Hindostan; the name given by Europeans to the most generally spoken of the modern Aryan languages of India. It is Hindi with the addition of Persian and Arabic words.
a.
Alt. of Hindustani