Hinduism

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Hinduism is the predominant religion of the Indian subcontinent, and one of its indigenous religions. Hinduism includes Shaivism,Vaishnavism and Śrauta among numerous other traditions. Among other practices and philosophies, Hinduism includes a wide spectrum of laws and prescriptions of "daily morality" based on karma, dharma, and societal norms. Hinduism is a conglomeration of distinct intellectual or philosophical points of view, rather than a rigid common set of beliefs.

Hinduism is formed of diverse traditions and has no single founder. Among its direct roots is the historical Vedic religion of Iron Age India and, as such, Hinduism is often called the "oldest living religion" or the "oldest living major religion" in the world.

Hinduism

Light, Love, Diwali

Under the darkness of the new moon, the path to Ayodhya, an ancient city in India, is illuminated with candles, as people await their new king and queen. The 10-headed...

Gayatri Mantra - A Universal Prayer

The Gāyatrī Mantra, also known as the Sāvitrī mantra, is a highly revered mantra from the Rig Veda (Mandala 3.62.10), dedicated to Savitr, the Sun deity. Gāyatrī is the name of the Vedic meter...

Collective Consciousness and the Yuga Cycle

We are all part of the collective consciousness. This means that together we are all responsible for the creation of life on Earth. If we were to all understand this on...

Introduction to Hindusim

Introduction to Hindusim Hinduism is the religion of the majority of people in India and Nepal. It also exists among significant populations outside of the sub continent and has over 900...

Concepts of Hinduism

Concepts of Hinduism Atman Atman means 'eternal self'. The atman refers to the real self beyond ego or false self. It is often referred to as 'spirit' or 'soul' and indicates our...

Hindu Scriptures

Hindu scripture The Vedas These are the most ancient religious texts which define truth for Hindus. They got their present form between 1200-200 BCE and were introduced to India by the Aryans. Hindus believe...

Hindu Worship

Hindu Worship Puja Hindu worship, or puja, involves images (murtis), prayers (mantras) and diagrams of the universe (yantras). Central to Hindu worship is the image, or icon, which can be worshipped either at...

Birthday of Lord Ganesh

Birthday of Lord Ganesh On this day Hindus all over the world celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh (Ganesh Chaturthi). Ganesh is also known by the names Ganapati, Ekadanta, Vinayaka, Pillaiyar and...

Diwali

Diwali Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is also an occasion for celebration by Jains and Sikhs. The festival of...

Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman Jayanti Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Hanuman Ji, the monkey God. He is the symbol of strength and energy. Hanuman is worshipped for his unyielding devotion to...

Holi

Origins of Holi Holi Holi was originally a spring festival of fertility and harvest. Now it also marks some Hindu legends, which provide some of the ingredients for the celebrations. Holi is an...

Janamashtami

Janamashtami The Janamashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, one of the most popular Gods in the Hindu pantheon. Krishna is perceived by most Hindus to be an avatar (incarnation) of Vishnu,...

Mahashivratri

Mahashivratri Mahashivratri (also known as Shivaratri) is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, who destroys the universe, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity. Night and day While most Hindu festivals are...

Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti is one of the most important festivals of the Hindu calendar and celebrates the sun's journey into the northern hemisphere, a period which is considered to be...

Navaratri

Navaratri Navaratri (nine nights) is one of the greatest Hindu festivals. It symbolises the triumph of good over evil. Navratri takes place at the beginning of October around harvest time and,...

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. It is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Sravana in the lunar calendar. The word Raksha...

Rama Navami

Rama Navami Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, son of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya. Rama was an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana, the Sanskrit epic of...

Swaminarayan Jayanti

Swaminarayan Jayanti Swaminarayan Jayanti celebrates the birthday of Lord Swaminarayan (1781-1830), the founder of the Swaminarayan tradition. Lord Swaminarayan was born in the village of Chhapaiya, Northern India, near Ayodhya, into a...

Thaipusam

Thaipusam Faith, endurance and penance The Hindu festival of Thaipusam is about faith, endurance and penance. When it's celebrated in Malaysia it's a dynamic, colourful, happy yet devotional event which can stretch...

Vaisakhi (Baisakhi)

Vaisakhi (Baisakhi) Vaisakhi, as a Hindu festival, is celebrated according to the solar calendar and is marked in several different ways across India and the UK. Vaisakhi in India Throughout India the celebrations...

Varsha Pratipada

Varsha Pratipada Varsha Pratipada is the Hindu Spring New Year and it means Birth of the Year. Although some devotees celebrate this day, it is not celebrated so much in the...

Shakti - The Divine Force

Shakti - The Divine Force Shakti is the divine force, manifesting to destroy demonic forces and restore balance. Every God in Hinduism has his Shakti and without that energy they have...