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2 days ago · Hinduism is the oldest and third-largest religion in the world, with about 1.2 billion adherents. Learn about its history, scriptures, traditions, demographics, culture and more from this comprehensive article.
3 days ago · Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world behind Christianity (31.5%) and Islam (23.3%). [2] Most Hindus live in Asian countries, and the majority of Nepal and India are Hindus, and a significant number in Mauritius.
3 days ago · India - Diversity, Culture, Religion: India is a diverse multiethnic country that is home to thousands of small ethnic and tribal groups. That complexity developed from a lengthy and involved process of migration and intermarriage.
2 days ago · Hindus worldwide recognise several Indian holy cities, including Allahabad (officially known as Prayagraj), Haridwar, Varanasi, Ujjain, Rameshwaram, and Vrindavan. Notable temple cities include Puri , which hosts a major Jagannath temple and Rath Yatra celebration; Tirumala - Tirupati , home to the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple ; and Katra ...
3 days ago · Brahman, highest ranking of the four varnas, or social classes, in Hindu India. The basis of the age-old veneration of Brahmans is the belief that they are inherently of greater ritual purity than members of other castes and that they alone are capable of performing certain vital religious tasks.
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3 days ago · Southern India is also home to a range of diverse cuisines—Andhra, Tamil, Chettinad, Kerala, and Mangalore, among others. The west coast of India also has distinct cuisines that vary across Goa (where rice and fish are the staples), Maharashtra, and Gujarat (which is predominantly vegetarian).
1 day ago · The priest will place a small pinch in your right hand or invite you to take some from the container he holds before you. Apply the kumkum on top of the sandalwood, creating a dot, or bindi, which represents the third eye of spiritual seeing. Vaishnava Hindus traditionally apply a V-shaped tilaka on the forehead, representing the feet of the Lord.
