Hinduism
noun
Hin·du·ism
ˈhin-(ˌ)dü-ˌi-zəm 
: the dominant religion of India that emphasizes dharma with its resulting ritual and social observances and often mystical contemplation and ascetic practices
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In Hinduism, bees are referenced in religious scriptures and several gods are associated with bees.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2024
According to a 2020 survey, fewer than 1 percent of West Virginians identify with a non-Christian religion such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism or Buddhism.
—Kellie B. Gormly, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024
Varanasi, Hinduism’s most sacred city, lies near the state’s eastern border, and Modi chose to represent it in Parliament — a crafty choice for a man wishing to be hailed as a defender of his faith.
—Samanth Subramanian Vikas Adam Tanya Pérez Zachary Mouton, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
The tensions that the film presents — between Hindus and non-Hindus, rich and poor, those who use religion for just ends or violent ends — aren’t unique to Hinduism, but are present in societies around the world.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
In Hinduism, the sun and planets have special significance and are associated with some deities.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
But Hinduism encompasses a wide range of spiritual beliefs, practices and traditions, and not all Hindus view eclipses as negative.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Hanuman’s significance in Hinduism extends beyond hymns and celebrations to temples and murtis, or sacred depictions of Hindu deities.
—Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
In comparison, the movie’s villains only use Hinduism as a façade for violence and financial gain, rather than as a sincere fixture of their fanaticism.
—Siddhant Adlakha, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2024
According to a 2020 survey, fewer than 1 percent of West Virginians identify with a non-Christian religion such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism or Buddhism.
—Kellie B. Gormly, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024
Varanasi, Hinduism’s most sacred city, lies near the state’s eastern border, and Modi chose to represent it in Parliament — a crafty choice for a man wishing to be hailed as a defender of his faith.
—Samanth Subramanian Vikas Adam Tanya Pérez Zachary Mouton, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
The tensions that the film presents — between Hindus and non-Hindus, rich and poor, those who use religion for just ends or violent ends — aren’t unique to Hinduism, but are present in societies around the world.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
In Hinduism, the sun and planets have special significance and are associated with some deities.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
But Hinduism encompasses a wide range of spiritual beliefs, practices and traditions, and not all Hindus view eclipses as negative.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Hanuman’s significance in Hinduism extends beyond hymns and celebrations to temples and murtis, or sacred depictions of Hindu deities.
—Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
In comparison, the movie’s villains only use Hinduism as a façade for violence and financial gain, rather than as a sincere fixture of their fanaticism.
—Siddhant Adlakha, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
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Hinduism
noun
Hin·du·ism
ˈhin-(ˌ)dü-ˌiz-əm
: a body of social, cultural, and religious beliefs and practices native to the Indian subcontinent
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