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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
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
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
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
Ethnoreligious group
Punjabi Hindus are ethnic Punjabis who adhere to Hinduism, and are natives of the Punjab region in South Asia. Hindus are the third-largest religious
Punjabi_Hindus
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
responded that they were Hindus, constituting 8.54% of the total 149.77 million. While the 2022 Census of Bangladesh put the number of Hindus in Bangladesh at
Hinduism_in_Bangladesh
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
"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
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
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
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
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)
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
from Buddhism List of former Hindus List of converts to Christianity from Hinduism List of Bangladeshi Hindus List of Hindu School people List of International
Lists_of_Hindus
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
Upanishads. Of the Shrutis, the Upanishads alone are widely influential among Hindus, considered scriptures par excellence of Hinduism, and their central ideas
Hindu_texts
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hindu American pluralist advocacy organization
Hindus for Human Rights (abbr. HfHR) is a U.S.-based non-profit advocacy group founded in 2019. The organization was founded by Hindus who felt the need
Hindus_for_Human_Rights
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Largest religion in West Bengal
approximately 70.54% of the population identifying themselves as Hindus (as of 2011). The Hindus in West Bengal mostly belong to the Shakta (the Kalikula tradition)
Hinduism_in_West_Bengal
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
Hindu temples in Myanmar housing statues of the Buddha. There is a sizable population of Hindus with the Myanmar Tamils and minority Bengali Hindus having
Hinduism_in_Myanmar
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
1923 political pamphlet by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
hero worship. He also forms clear boundaries between those deemed Hindus and non-Hindus, advocating for the purification of the nation from those deemed
Essentials_of_Hindutva
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
Indian federal legislation
of Hindus. In India, there are religion-specific civil codes that govern adherents of certain other religions separately. Section 2 of the Hindu Marriage
Hindu_Marriage_Act,_1955
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
Overview of religion in the Indian state of Kerala
According to 2011 Census of India figures, 54.7% of Kerala's residents are Hindus. Hindus represent the biggest religious group in all districts except Malappuram
Religion_in_Kerala
Portuguese Inquisition in Portuguese India
continued to perform the Hindu religious rites and Hindus defiantly increased their public religious ceremonies. This defiance by the Hindus, alleged the missionaries
Goa_Inquisition
Regional form of the Hindu deity Mahavishnu
To most Vaishnava Hindus, Jagannath is a regional form of Krishna, sometimes as an avatar of Vishnu. To some Shaiva and Shakta Hindus, he is a symmetry-filled
Jagannath
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
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
Modern alternative name for Hinduism
religiously ordained practices incumbent upon all Hindus, regardless of class, caste, or sect. Many Hindus in the Indian subcontinent call themselves Sanatanis
Sanātana_Dharma
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
Sectarian violence in the Indian state
convictions had been secured of 184 Hindus and 65 Muslims. Thirty-one of the Muslim convictions were for the massacre of Hindus in Godhra. The Best Bakery murder
2002_Gujarat_violence
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
Socio-ethnic group of people originating from Sindh
1951, nearly 776,000 Sindhi Hindus were forced to migrate to India. Despite this migration of Hindus, a significant Sindhi Hindu population still resides
Sindhis_in_India
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
2009 book by Wendy Doniger
Hindus: An Alternative History is a book by American Indologist Wendy Doniger which the author describes as an "alternative to the narrative of Hindu
The Hindus: An Alternative History
The_Hindus:_An_Alternative_History
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
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
conspiracy theories pushed by the BJP that Muslims were planning to outnumber Hindus. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge called Modi's remarks a panic-filled
2024_Indian_general_election
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
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
Political party in India
train carrying Hindu pilgrims was burned outside the town of Godhra, killing 59 people. The incident was seen as an attack upon Hindus, and sparked off
Bharatiya_Janata_Party
Art associated with Hindus
ISBN 978-81-208-0592-7. Smith, H. Daniel (1995). "Impact of "God Posters" on Hindus and Their Devotional Traditions". In Babb, Lawrence A.; Wadley, Susan S
Hindu_art
Adoption of a different religion or irreligion under duress
were reported mostly involving Hindu girls. A total of 57 Hindus converted in Pasrur during May 14–19. On May 14, 35 Hindus of the same family were forced
Forced_conversion
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
Fiji, Jamaica, Trinidad, Martinique, Suriname among others. The Hindus and non-Hindus who accepted indentured labour contracts and were brought to Mauritius
Hinduism_in_Mauritius
Riots in East Bengal
population, the majority of them being Bengali Hindus. West Bengal had a 30.2% Muslim population; the rest were Hindus. The area comprising East Bengal, especially
1950_East_Pakistan_riots
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Holy book of the hindus, Song
Girl/Female
Tamil
Holy book of the hindus, Song
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Hindu
Hindus God
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Hindus God
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Holy book of the hindus, Song
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Tamil
Holy book of the hindus, Song
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Indian
Raga in hindustani classical music
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Tamil
Holy book of the hindus, Song
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Tamil
The second note in hindustani classical music, Para of a song, Beauty
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Tamil
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Tamil
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Goddess of wealth, Goddess Lakshmi, A Raaga in hindustani classical music
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Sikh
Victorious, Sikander is also the Persian and hindustani version of the name alexander, After alexander the great
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Tamil
Raga in hindustani classical music
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Tamil
Veda, The religious book of hindus
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Muslim
A beautiful Raaga musical scale in hindustani indian music
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Indian
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Goddess of wealth, Goddess Lakshmi, A Raaga in hindustani classical music
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The second note in hindustani classical music, Para of a song, Beauty
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Tamil
The second note in hindustani classical music, Para of a song, Beauty
HINDUS
HINDUS
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Spanish
Treasure. Altar of heaven.
Surname or Lastname
English (rare; mainly northeastern)
English (rare; mainly northeastern) : variant of Longwell.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Brittle, A student of Hadith
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew Moshe, MOISHE means "drawn out."
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian, Muslim
Brisk
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Chinese
Three
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Livelihood from Allah
Girl/Female
English
which is a.
Girl/Female
Swedish
Rose.
Girl/Female
Welsh
Time.
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a.
Alt. of Hindustani
n.
The language more generally called Hindustanee.
pl.
of Hindu
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.
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.
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.
n.
A system of philosophy among the Hindus, founded on scattered texts of the Vedas, and thence termed the "Anta," or end or substance.
a.
Of or pertaining to the Hindoos or their language.
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 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.