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

by which its followers abide. The word Hindu is an exonym, and while Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, it has also been described

Hindus (Hindustani: [ˈɦɪndu] ; /ˈhɪnduːz/; also known as Sanātanīs) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism, also known by its endonym Sanātana

Hindus have experienced both historical and ongoing religious persecution and systematic violence, in the form of forced conversions, documented massacres

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

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The Hindu power. Hindu power: Part 1 Once upon a time Hindus had power: emperors like Chandragupta, who was advised by the remarkable Chanakya, or Kautil…

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Om Om is a solemn and sacred exclamation. Chanting Om is a purifying experience. It is also transliterated into English as "Aum." The three syllable A+U+…

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In this book, we analyze the psycho-social consequences faced by Indian American children after exposure to the school textbook discourse on Hinduism and…

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This song was originally sung by Sudhir Phadke, who also set it to tune. This was at the time of the foundation day of Vishawa Hindu Parishad on Krishna …

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Welcome to the Patheos Hindu Channel! Hinduism is the world’s third largest religion with over 1 million Hindus in the United States alone. Hinduism is n…

Hinduism Hin·du·ism A religious, philosophical, and cultural tradition that developed in India with the composition of the Vedas, characterized by belief…

Vishnu (Hinduism) Hinduism the Pervader or Sustainer: originally a solar deity occupying a secondary place in the Hindu pantheon; later one of the three …

Every year in Gwalior the Hindu maharaja rode at the head of the tazia procession which marked the end of the Muslim festival of Mohurrum. The Jaipur gov…

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The Hindu calendar is lunisolar but most festival dates are specified using the lunar portion of the calendar. A lunar day is uniquely identified by thre…

The Hindu scriptures stress Rati's beauty and sensuality. They depict her as a maiden who has the power to enchant the God of Love. When the deity Shiva …

The Hindu calendar is lunisolar but most festival dates are specified using the lunar portion of the calendar. A lunar day is uniquely identified by thre…

In the Hindu tradition, a murti (Sanskrit: मूर्ति, romanized: mūrti, lit.'form, embodiment, or solid object')[1] is a devotional image, such as a statue …

In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Bhima (Sanskrit: भीम, IAST: Bhīma) is the second among the five Pandavas. The Mahabharata relates many events that portray…

In Hinduism , the tilaka ( Sanskrit : तिलक ), colloquially known as a tika , is a mark worn usually on the forehead, at the point of the ajna chakra (thir…

According to the Hindu theology, it signifies negative attributes such as "arrogance, excessive pride, obstinacy, stubborn mindedness". [2] It is seen as …

Yamuna is a sacred river in Hinduism and the main tributary of the Ganges River. The river is also worshipped as a Hindu goddess called Yamuna.[1] Yamuna…

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Additionally, in Hinduism and Buddhism, the Sanskritlexical itemsvāhā (romanized Sanskrit transcription; Devanagari: स्वाहा; Khmer: ស្វាហា; Thai: สวาหะ; …

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In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Bhima (Sanskrit: भीम) (birth year about 3200BC) is the second of the Pandavas. The Mahabharata relates many events which p…

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In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Bhima (Sanskrit: भीम, IAST: Bhīma) is the second among the five Pandavas. The Mahabharata relates many events that portray…

Yama is the Hindu god of death , king of ancestors, and final judge on the destination of souls. He is also known as the 'Restrainer', Pretaraja or 'King …

Agni is the Hindu god of fire. He is regarded as the friend and protector of humanity, in particular, he safeguards the home. Various forms of fire are as…

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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

by which its followers abide. The word Hindu is an exonym, and while Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, it has also been described

Hindus (Hindustani: [ˈɦɪndu] ; /ˈhɪnduːz/; also known as Sanātanīs) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism, also known by its endonym Sanātana

Hindus have experienced both historical and ongoing religious persecution and systematic violence, in the form of forced conversions, documented massacres

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

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The Hindu power. Hindu power: Part 1 Once upon a time Hindus had power: emperors like Chandragupta, who was advised by the remarkable Chanakya, or Kautil…

Hinduism is the universal religion Why I call Hinduism the universal religion John Levy (Premanandanath) There are people who count the number of adheren…

This incident at Sherawali Temple comes weeks after the Swaminarayan temple in Newark, California was defaced by anti-India graffiti. The Hindu American F…

Hinduism in Postal Stamps. An Unique Collection of Postal Stamps all over the World to Make a ‘Treatise on Hinduism’. This meticulous presentation “HINDU…

As per report, Dr Swamy has said in a letter sent to the Chief Minister yesterday: Keeping Hindu temples and institutions in Tamil Nadu under the control…

The new Hindu in the country has learnt not to be coy about his Hindu identity, and instead be proud of it. When Independence came, Hindus had not antici…

Vanishing Hindu Population in Bangladesh! The scenario of Vanishing Hindu Population in Islamic Bangladesh. ~ Sitangshu Guha The Dhaka Tribune on July 27…

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The Editorial on the The Hindu issue dated January 26, 1950 is republished on the occasion of the 71st Republic Day. The inauguration of the Republic of …

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About Us "The greatest asset of The Hindu , founded in September 1878, is trust." The Hindu, started in 1878 as a weekly, became a daily in 1889 and from…

Comparative Religion Interactions with Abrahamic Religions Sagely Quote The self is in a dormant state, but by some external help it may be reawakened, j…

A A a (the first letter of the Sanskrit alphabet) Being the first manifest sound that emerged out of the damaru (miniature drum) of Lord Siva during his …

Om Om is a solemn and sacred exclamation. Chanting Om is a purifying experience. It is also transliterated into English as "Aum." The three syllable A+U+…

Unlike the semitic religions, it does not depend on a single scripture. However, the entire body of its philosophical literature accepts the Upaniṣads an…

In this book, we analyze the psycho-social consequences faced by Indian American children after exposure to the school textbook discourse on Hinduism and…

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This song was originally sung by Sudhir Phadke, who also set it to tune. This was at the time of the foundation day of Vishawa Hindu Parishad on Krishna …

Suman Kumari, belonging to the Hindu community, has been appointed for the post of civil judge, making her the first woman belonging to minority the group…

Welcome to the Patheos Hindu Channel! Hinduism is the world’s third largest religion with over 1 million Hindus in the United States alone. Hinduism is n…

Hinduism Hin·du·ism A religious, philosophical, and cultural tradition that developed in India with the composition of the Vedas, characterized by belief…

Vishnu (Hinduism) Hinduism the Pervader or Sustainer: originally a solar deity occupying a secondary place in the Hindu pantheon; later one of the three …

Every year in Gwalior the Hindu maharaja rode at the head of the tazia procession which marked the end of the Muslim festival of Mohurrum. The Jaipur gov…

Phase-II Construction Become a pillar contribute and help us drive down the amount of construction loan to build your temple. Pillar contributions are al…

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The Hindu calendar is lunisolar but most festival dates are specified using the lunar portion of the calendar. A lunar day is uniquely identified by thre…

The Hindu scriptures stress Rati's beauty and sensuality. They depict her as a maiden who has the power to enchant the God of Love. When the deity Shiva …

The Hindu calendar is lunisolar but most festival dates are specified using the lunar portion of the calendar. A lunar day is uniquely identified by thre…

In the Hindu tradition, a murti (Sanskrit: मूर्ति, romanized: mūrti, lit.'form, embodiment, or solid object')[1] is a devotional image, such as a statue …

In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Bhima (Sanskrit: भीम, IAST: Bhīma) is the second among the five Pandavas. The Mahabharata relates many events that portray…

In Hinduism , the tilaka ( Sanskrit : तिलक ), colloquially known as a tika , is a mark worn usually on the forehead, at the point of the ajna chakra (thir…

According to the Hindu theology, it signifies negative attributes such as "arrogance, excessive pride, obstinacy, stubborn mindedness". [2] It is seen as …

Yamuna is a sacred river in Hinduism and the main tributary of the Ganges River. The river is also worshipped as a Hindu goddess called Yamuna.[1] Yamuna…

Etymology Hinduism Other titles for the word Mahant, serving in the context of a well known religious place, include priest or pundit—generally always be…

Prayer (Sanskrit: प्रार्थना, romanized: prārthanā) is considered to be an integral part of the Hindu religion; it is practiced during Hindu worship (puja…

Hinduism In Hinduism, Shukra is one of the sons of Bhrigu, one of the Saptarshis. He was the guru of the asuras and is also referred to as Shukracharya o…

Additionally, in Hinduism and Buddhism, the Sanskritlexical itemsvāhā (romanized Sanskrit transcription; Devanagari: स्वाहा; Khmer: ស្វាហា; Thai: สวาหะ; …

Hinduism In Vedantic Hinduism, akasha means the basis and essence of all things in the material world; the first element created. A Vedic mantra "pṛthivy…

Hinduism In Hindu iconography, deities are often portrayed with flags, often represented carried or present alongside their mounts. Such flags are often …

Embed this code on your site Video player width Hinduism In India, the home of most present adherents, this film traces the history of Hinduism, its evol…

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These RSS feeds from www.hindustantimes.com are provided solely for the purpose of allowing individuals to view headlines from www.hindustantimes.com with…

Welcome to the live updates platform for Hindustan Times. Follow the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from the world of entertainme…

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Editable content is available under the terms of the GFDL and the CC By-SA License. All non-editable content and all content in the Learn section are cop…

In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Bhima (Sanskrit: भीम) (birth year about 3200BC) is the second of the Pandavas. The Mahabharata relates many events which p…

Contents The Hindu epic Mahabharata, the Harivamsha and the Puranas mention Yadu as the eldest son of king Yayati and his queen Devayani. The prince of K…

In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Bhima (Sanskrit: भीम, IAST: Bhīma) is the second among the five Pandavas. The Mahabharata relates many events that portray…

Yama is the Hindu god of death , king of ancestors, and final judge on the destination of souls. He is also known as the 'Restrainer', Pretaraja or 'King …

Agni is the Hindu god of fire. He is regarded as the friend and protector of humanity, in particular, he safeguards the home. Various forms of fire are as…

Kali is the Hindu goddess of death , time, and doomsday. She is often associated with sexuality and violence but is also considered a strong mother figure…

What does Hinduism have to say about the rules of armed conflict? How might Hinduism enrich the modern global discourse on international humanitarian law …

Essential Hinduism As a world religion, Hinduism remains one of the most elusive for many. Its teachings, beliefs, practices, and history are reviewed he…

The Objective of VHP Thailand is to organise - consolidate the Hindu society and to serve - protect the Hindu Dharma. VHP Association Thailand is committ…

More than 100,000 Hindu pilgrims are expected to do the three-day pilgrimage at one of the faith’s holiest sites. Hindu devotees climb stairs to reach th…

India’s Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed election victory for his party and its allies on Tuesday, but the opposition said they had…

Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi. This creative and innovative university…

Since 1984, NAHA has offered educational materials and awards geared towards giving children the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Hinduism with th…

Hinduism has 4 points in their holy script where they talk against it. Sikhism has 7 or 8. Buddhism has 2. But all of them have modern interpretations th…

Agni (Sanskrit: अग्नि) is the Hindu god of fire. In the Vedic pantheon, he occupies, after Indra, the most important position. Agni has three forms, name…

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Hindu communities that are fearlessly working towards a more just and peaceful world, driven by the values of social justice at the heart of our faith. W…

Kārttikeya from Hindu Mythology, Vedic and Puranic, by W.J. Wilkins, [1900], pp. 335-341 Kārttikeya, the god of war, and generalissimo of the armies of t…

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