Hinduism in World
Which is the Oldest Religion in the World?
Sanatana Dharma or Hinduism is considered to be the oldest religion in the world, although not all scholars agree with it. Judaism is believed to be the second oldest religion in the world and Zoroastrianism the third. Spirituality has been an essential part of human history and predates the history of organized religions. Therefore, it is hard to pinpoint the date of ancient religions. Why is Hinduism Considered the Oldest Religion in the World? Hindu Religious Texts: Rig Veda, which is believed to be written around 1500 BCE, is the oldest religious book in human history and forms the basis…
Hinduism Facts for Kids
In this article, I have mentioned many interesting Hinduism facts for kids. Also, I have mentioned the stories about the kids who were great devotees of Hindu gods. This article is useful not only for kids but also for those who do not have much knowledge about Hinduism. Information about Hinduism Facts for Kids and Beginners: 1. Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world. There are about 1.2 billion Hindus in the world out of which 97 crores (approximately 90%) reside in India. 2. Rigveda is the most sacred book of Hindus, which is also the oldest book…
How to write the word Hinduism in different languages?
The word Hinduism is spelled and pronounced differently in different languages. In this article, we would try to spell Hinduism in all the languages of the world. Afrikaans – Hindoeïsme Albanian – hinduizëm Arabic – الهندوسية Armenian – Հինդուիզմ Azerbaijani – induizm Basque – Hinduismo Belarusian – індуізм Bengali – হিন্দুধর্ম Bulgarian – индуизъм Catalan – hinduisme Croatian – hinduizam Czech – hinduismus Danish – hinduisme Dutch – hindoeïsme Esperanto – hinduismo Estonian – hinduism Filipino – Hinduism Finnish – hindulaisuus French – hindouisme Galician – hinduismo Georgian – ინდუისტი German – Hinduismus Greek – Ινδουισμός Gujarati – હિંદુ Haitian…
Hinduism in the United States of America (USA)
Hinduism in the United States of America (USA) has witnessed steady growth since 1965 when the Immigration and Nationality Services (INS) Act of 1965 was passed. Before that the presence of Hinduism in the USA was negligible. According to the 2001 census, about 1.1 million Hindus are residing in America. In a survey in 2010, 2 million people identified themselves as Hindus. According to Hinduism Today, this number can be up to 2.4 million. But in reality, many people have not formally converted to Hinduism but practice it religiously. History of Hinduism in the United States of America: Hinduism was…
Albert Einstein and Religion and God
Albert Einstein did not believe in any official God or religion. He strongly believed in socialism. He had made some quotes regarding religion, God, and religious books, which are very famous. As he was one of the greatest scientists born on the earth and is known as a genius, people are very curious about his thoughts about religion and God. Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879. He died on April 18, 1955. During his lifetime, he changed the course of science and gave a new vision to the world to solve the secrets of the universe. He is…
List of Hindu Organizations
There are several Hindu organizations across the world working for the welfare of Hindus. We will try to list out all the Hindu organizations in the world here. If any organization is not listed here, please feel free to use our comment section to suggest the name of that organization. If You Like This Article, Then Please Share It
Hinduism in Brazil
According to the 2000 Census, there are about 3000 Hindus in Brazil. The number must be more as Hinduism has greatly accelerated in the last 10 years. Most of the Brazilians are ethnic East Indians. Today about 5 million Brazilians are practicing yoga regularly and several dance-and-art schools have mushroomed all over Brazil. Major Hindu influence began in Brazil in 1953 when yoga was taken by a French man, whose Indian name was Shivananda. He started a yoga academy in one of the towns of Brazil. Later, many other forms have entered such as Hare Krishna Movement, Vedanta Philosophy, Indian…