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For the Naruto jutsu, see Chakra (Naruto). ... (Sanskrit) (Devnagari: à¤§à¤°à¥à¤®) or Dhamma (Pali) is the underlying order in nature and human life and behaviour considered to be in accord with that order. ... Hinduism (known as in modern Indian languages[1]) is a religious tradition[2] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ... A Hindu ( , Devanagari: à¤¹à¤¿à¤¨à¥à¤¦à¥), as per modern definition, is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, and the religious, philosophical and cultural system that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ... For other uses, see Karma (disambiguation). ... A list of prominent and famous people who are Hindus. ... PataÃ±jali as an incarnation of Adi Sesha PataÃ±jali (DevanÄgarÄ« à¤ªà¤¤à¤žà¥à¤œà¤²à¤¿) is the compiler of the Yoga Sutra, a major work containing aphorisms on the philosophical aspects of mind and consciousness, and also the author of a major commentary on Paninis Ashtadhyayi, although many scholars do not consider... Vishnu (IAST , Devanagari ), (honorific: Sri Vishnu) also known as Narayana is the Supreme Being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions. ... Rama ( in IAST, in DevanÄgarÄ«) or Ramachandra is a legendary or historical king of ancient India. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... It has been suggested that yogin be merged into this article or section. ... The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (Hindi: , English: ), also known as the Sangh or the RSS, is a Hindu nationalist organization in India. ... The following is a list of articles on Hindu subjects. ... Within Hinduism a large number of personalities, or forms, are worshipped as deities or murtis. ... This article is about the Vedic plant and ritual. ... A rishi (Sanskrit à¤‹à¤·à¤¿: á¹›á¹£i) is a Hindu saint or sage, originally a divinely inspired poet or singer. ... In Hinduism, Durga (Sanskrit: , Bengali: ) is a form of Devi, the supreme goddess. ... For the Tamil movie by same name see Anjaneya (film). ... RTA is a TLA that could mean: Chicagos Regional Transportation Authority (AAR reporting mark RTA) Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Road Traffic Accident, see car accident Roads and Traffic Authority, in New South Wales, Australia Renal Tubular Acidosis Riverside Transit Agency, in Riverside County, California Rewriting Techniques and Applications... In Hinduism, the ten mahavidyas (Great Wisdoms) are aspects of Devi. ... Samadhi (Sanskrit, lit. ... A Guru (Sanskrit: ), is a teacher in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, as well as in many new religious movements. ... Brahmanism, also Brahminism, is the name given to Hinduism by some authors in the 19th century CE.[1] The term is considered derogatory by many Hindus. ... A bhajan or kirtan is a Hindu devotional song, often of ancient origin. ... Kali Yuga is also the title of a book by Roland Charles Wagner. ... Yuga (DevnÄgari: à¤¯à¥à¤—) in Hindu philosophy refers to an epoch or era within a cycle of four ages: the Satya Yuga (or Krita Yuga), the Treta Yuga, the Dvapara Yuga and finally the Kali Yuga. ... Bhakti - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Moksha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... For the Bollywood film of the same name see Kshatriya Kshatriya (Hindi: , from Sanskrit: , ) is one of the four varnas in Hinduism, the other three being Brahmins, Vaishyas and Shudras. ... In Tibet, many Buddhists carve mantras into rocks as a form of devotion. ... This article discusses the historical religious practices in the Vedic time period; see Dharmic religions for details of contemporary religious practices. ... â€œOmâ€ redirects here. ... This page deals with the Hindu varnas. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Ashvamedha (Sanskrit horse sacrifice) was one of the most important royal rituals of Vedic religion, described in detail in the Yajurveda (YV TS 7. ... Hinduism is going through a phase of regeneration and reform through the vehicle of several contemporary movements, collectively termed as Hindu reform movements. ... Hinduism in Southeast Asia influenced the Champa kingdom in Vietnam, the Srivijayan kingdom on Sumatra, the Singhasari kingdom and the Majapahit Empire based in Java, Bali, and a number of the islands of the Philippine archipelago. ... Hindu philosophy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... This article is about Hinduism. ... Hatha Yoga posture performed at a Hindu temple. ... // Ceremony of Burning a Hindu Widow with the Body of her Late Husband, from Pictorial History of China and India, 1851. ... Bhakti yoga is the Hindu term for the spiritual practice of fostering of loving devotion to God, called bhakti. ... Upanayanam, sometimes known outside India by the name, sacred thread ceremony, is a Hindu rite-of-passage ritual. ... Brahmacharya (pronounced /brÊŒmatÊƒÉ™rÉªÉ™/) is a Sanskrit word. ... In Hinduism, YajÃ±a à¤¯à¤œà¥à¤ž (Sanskrit yajÃ±Ã¡ worship, prayer, praise; offering, oblation, sacrifice) is a Vedic ritual of sacrifice performed to please the Devas, or sometimes to the Supreme Spirit Brahman. ... In Hinduism, the goddess Tara (meaning star) is a manifestation of the queen of time, Kali. ... Ishta-Deva, or Ishta Devata is a term from Hinduism that means chosen Deity or revered aspect of God by a devotee and is a widely held concept in Smartism. ... Gayatri (Sanskrit: , IAST: ) is the feminine form of gÄyatra, a Sanskrit word for a song or a hymn. ... Surdas was a Hindu poet, saint and musician of India. ... Ram Janmabhoomi (à¤°à¤¾à¤® à¤œà¤¨à¥à¤®à¤à¥‚à¤®à¤¿) refers to a tract of land in the North Indian city of Ayodhya which is believed to be the birthplace of the Rama. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Mariamman This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... This article needs cleanup. ... Shiva and Shakti as One Shaktism is a denomination of Hinduism that worships Shakti, or Devi Mata -- the Hindu name for the Great Divine Mother -- in all of her forms whilst not rejecting the importance of masculine and neuter divinity (which are however deemed to be inactive in the absence... The Balinese caste system is a system of social organization similar to the Indian caste system. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Jnana yoga is one of the four basic paths in yoga (jnana, [[Bhakti yoga|bhakti, raja and karma. ... Satguru or Sadguru means true guru (Sanskrit à¤¸à¤¦à¤—à¥à¤°à¥‚ sat=true), literally: true teacher. ... Maharaj is a Hindu noble and religious title. ... Hindu communities are found in several countries of South America, but they are most strong in Guyana and Suriname. ... Unni is a sub-group of Pushpaka Brahmins (also known as Ambalavasi Brahmins) which comes under the Pancha-Dravida regional group of Brahmins. ... The resurgence of Hinduism in Java is driven in part by the famous Javanese prophesies of Sabdapalon and Jayabaya. ... There are many Hindus in Arab states, mainly due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil-rich states around the Persian Gulf. ... The Vishnu sahasranÄma (literally: the thousand names of Vishnu) is a list of 1,000 names for Vishnu, one of the main forms of God in Hinduism and the Supreme Person for Vaishnavas (followers of Vishnu). ... Brahmanical See refers to the domain of certain Hindu leaders in the Indian subcontinent. ... Hinduism encompasses many movements and schools fairly organized within Hindu sects. ... // Hindu/Vedic prayer The Vedic faith system, known today as Hinduism, is known to stretch back to around 3000 BCE. Over its lifetime, it has incorporated all sorts of prayer systems from fire-based rituals to philosophical musings. ... Gaudiya Vaishnavism, (Bengal) Vaishnavism, is a sect of Hinduism founded by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Gopi Krishna (1903 - 1984) of India was a yogi, mystic, teacher, social reformer, and writer. ... In the great Hindu epic Mahabharata, Yudhisthira (Sanskrit: à¤¯à¥à¤§à¤¿à¤·à¥à¤ à¤¿à¤°, yudhiá¹£á¹hira) was the eldest son of King Pandu and Queen Kunti, king of Hastinapura and Indraprastha, and World Emperor. ... Karma is a concept in Hinduism, based on the Vedas and Upanishads, which explains causality through a system where beneficial events are derived from past beneficial actions and harmful events from past harmful actions, creating a system of actions and reactions throughout a persons reincarnated lives. ... Kalahasti temple is a famous Siva temple, and is said to be the site where Kannappa, one of the 63 Saivite Nayanars, was ready to offer his last remaining eye to cover blood flowing from the Siva linga before the Lord stopped him and granted mukti. ... Karma yoga (Sanskrit: à¤•à¤°à¥à¤® à¤¯à¥‹à¤—), (also known as Buddhi Yoga) or the discipline of action is based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Sanskrit scripture of Hinduism. ... Hinduism - Percentage by country The percentage of Hindu population of each country was taken from the US State Departments International Religious Freedom Report 2004. ... The Hindu religion has a deep significance and meaning for the institution of marriage. ... A gotra is the lineage or clan assigned to a Hindu at birth. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Suprabhatam, ( Telugu: à°¸à±‚à°ªà±à°°à°à°¾à°¤à°® )literally an auspicious dawn, is a name given to Sanskrit hymns recited in the morning to awaken the Lord. ... Hindu music is music created for or influenced by Hinduism. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Persecution of Hindus refers to the religious persecution inflicted upon Hindus. ... Hinduism is the state religion of the kingdom of Nepal. ... Hinduism in Indonesia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Creation (theology) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Around nine percent of the population of Malaysia are Tamil Indians, of whom nearly 90 percent are practising Hindus. ... The Satya Yuga (Devanagari: à¤¸à¤¤à¥à¤¯ à¤¯à¥à¤—), also called Sat Yuga, Krta Yuga and Krita Yuga in Hinduism, is the Yuga (Age or Era) of Truth, when humankind is governed by gods, and every manifestation or work is close to the purest ideal and mankind will allow intrinsic goodness to rule supreme. ... Hinduism is the second largest religious affiliation in Bangladesh, covering about 11% of the population as of 2006 census [1]. In terms of population, Bangladesh is the third largest Hindu state of the world after India and Nepal. ... Hinduism is the leading single religion of the Indo-Caribbean communities of the West Indies. ... Dvapara Yuga is the third out of four yugas, or ages, in the religion of Hinduism. ... Hinduism encompasses many movements and schools fairly organized within Hindu denominations. ... // Etymology The Sanskrit word â€˜vrataâ€™ denotes â€˜religious vowâ€™. It is one of the most widely used words in the Hindu religious and ritualistic literature. ... Hindu law is a general term for the legal systemâ€”including philosophy of law and legal procedureâ€”which existed in traditional India and was therefore coterminous with the institutions of the Hindu religion as they related to law in society. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Hindu teaching and customs of marriage. ... This 14th century statue depicts Shiva (on the left) and Uma (on the right}. It is housed in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. In Hinduism, Gowri or Dakshayani is the Goddess of marital felicity and longevity, who is worshipped particularly by ladies to seek the long life of... Hinduism is the worlds oldest religion in the world. ... The guru-shishya tradition (also guru-shishya parampara or lineage, or teacher-disciple relationship) is a spiritual relationship found within traditional Hinduism which is centered around the transmission of teachings from a guru (teacher, ) to a (disciple, ). The term shishya roughly equates to the western term disciple, and in some... Swami playing the Harmonium Swami is a primarily Hindu honorific, loosely akin to master. It is derived from the Sanskrit language and means owner of oneself, denoting complete mastery over instinctive and lower urges. ... Kosas are five cases or sheaths which cover the Atman in Hinduism. ... Åšrauta refers to the tradition of the Åšruti in Vaidika Dharma. ... Smartism[1], (or Smarta Sampradaya, Smarta Tradition, as termed in Sanskrit), is a denomination of the Hindu religion. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... // In order to regulate religious conversions, the Gujarat government is proposing an amendment[1] that will group Jainism and Buddhism along with Hinduism, and thus any adaptation of a faith within the group will not be considered a conversion. ... Hindu temple, Colombo Hindus currently make up approximately 15% of the Sri Lankan population, and are almost all exclusively Tamil-speaking apart from immigrants from North India and Pakistan such as the Sindhis. ... Durgas main scripture is the Chandi Path (also known as Devi Mahatmyam and Durga Saptashati), in which an allegorical telling of the binding force of Maya and ego is represented through devotional stories about the Divine Mother slaying demons who afflict the world. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... SaptaÅ—iÅŸhi or SaptarÅŸi (à¤¸à¤ªà¥à¤¤à¤°à¥à¤·à¤¿, pronounced as sÉ™ptÉ™rÅžhi) in Sanskrit means the Seven Sages or rishis who are extolled at many places in the Vedas and other Hindu literature. ... Hinduism is a minor religion in China, with roughly about 130,000 followers and composing only of . ... The sikha or shikha is a Sanskrit word that refers to a long tuft of hair left on top or on the back of the shaven head of a male Orthodox Hindu. ... // Lex Hixon Alexander Paul Hixon, PhD, 1941-1995, spiritual teacher and author In his 53 years of life, Lex Hixon, an accomplished poet, philosopher and spiritual practitioner, explored extensively the truth of the great religious traditions. ... Glossary of terms in Hinduism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Dharma or spiritual tradition has two aspects: 1. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Hinduism. ... Hinduism, unlike the closely related Buddhism, is a minority religion in Japan. ... Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, Jaffna Nallur Kandaswamy kovil or Nallur Murukan temple is one of the of the most significant Hindu temples in the Jaffna district. ... Temple in the top of the Rock Koneswaram temple is a Hindu temple wich is located in the town Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Chakyar is a sub-caste of Pushpaka Brahmin (Ampalavasi)caste of Brahmins in Kerala. ... A controversy in the US state of California concerning the portrayal of Hinduism in history textbooks began in 2005. ... India is the birthplace of Hinduism. ... Pisharody (also spelled Pisharodi, Pisharoty, or Pisharoti) are a community of Semi-Brahmins of Hindu background, originally from Kerala, India. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... It is not worthy to have such a big Talk page on this issue. ... Traditionally, Hindu parents look for a prospective match for their son/daughter from their own community also known as arranged marriage. ... In Hinduism young male members of the Brahmin and Kshatriya caste may perform a coming of age ceremony, however as the caste system has been disregarded and was not part of Hinduism, through birth as such, various members of other castes also perform this ceremony. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Bhog (which in literal etymology means pleasure or delight) is the term used in the Sikh religion for the observances that are fulfilled along with the reading of the concluding part of the Guru Granth Sahib. ... // Purusha is described as a primeval giant, not unlike the Norse Ymir, that is sacrificed by the gods (see Purushamedha) and from whose body the world and the varnas (castes) are built. ... // Variar(Warrier/Warrior) is a south Indian hindu sub caste. ... // The early 19th century saw a wave of immigrants from southern India, mostly Tamils, to work as coolies and labourers for the British East India Company in Singapore. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Katirkamam also Kathirgamam and Katirgamam (Tamil à®•à®¤à®¿à®°à¯à®•à®¾à®®à®®à¯) is the name of the Hindu temple dedicated to lord Murukan in Sri Lanka. ... Ketheeswaram temple also Thirukeethiswaram is a Hindu temple which is located near the town of Mannar, Sri Lanka. ... Naguleswaram temple also Keerimalai Kovil is a Hindu temple which is north of the main town of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ... Munneswaram temple also Muneswaram, Muniswaram or Munnicuvaram is a popular Hindu temple which is north of the capital Colombo, Sri Lanka. ... Bhuta Kola or spirit worship is an ancient form of worship prevalent among the Tulu-speaking community in Udupi, Dakshina Kannada districts in Karnataka and Kasargod district in Kerala. ... Nagaradhane or snake worship, along with Bhuta Kola is one of the unique traditions, prevalent in coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi in Karnataka. ... Homa (also known as homam or havan) is a Sanskrit word which refers to any ritual in which making offerings into a consecrated fire is the primary action. ... Some traditional ceremonies that are performed by the Kshatriya community of Andhra Pradesh known as Rajus. ... The Janmangal Namavali is the name given in Hinduism to the 108 names of God as composed by the Swaminarayan saint Shatanand Muni. ... The Mundan ceremony, or Chadakarana, is a Hindu rite, or sanskara, in which a child receives his/her first haircut. ... Manavalamamunigal, Sowmya Jamathru Yogi or Varavara Muni as this Acharya is also called, is considered to be the last of the Poorvaharyas, the early religious preceptors of Srivaishnavism who occupied the pontific seat at Srirangam after Sri Ramanuja. ... Kashi Mutt is one of the three mutts which Goud Saraswat Brahmins follow. ... Samavartanam refers to the ceremony performed after the completion of the brahmacharis stay in the Gurukul. ... Kumarasambhava means the birth of kartikeya, Shivas first son. ... In Hinduism, the river Ganga (Sanskrit and Hindi à¤—à¤‚à¤—à¤¾ Gaá¹…gÄ) or Ganges River (as called by westerners) is considered sacred. ... Aliya Kattu(à²…à²³à²¿à²¯ à²•à²Ÿà³à²Ÿà³ in Kannada) (Nephew lineage) in Tulu/Kannada or Marumakkatayam in Malayalam was, a matrilineal system of property inheritance practiced by many communities in coastal Karnataka and Kerala. ... Nambeesan is a sub-caste of Pushpaka Brahmins. ... The Charaka SamhitÄ is one of the early ancient texts of Ayurveda. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Kali. ... Hinduism is a minority religion in Korea. ... Yogi Swatmarama was a 15th and 16th century yogic sage in India. ... This is a list of political parties professing to follow Hindu nationalism. ... Adikal is a sub-caste of Pushpaka Brahmins (Ambalavasis) in Kodungallur, Kerala. ... Pothuval (Poduval) is a caste of Pushpaka Brahmins (Ambalavasis) in Kerala. ... MÅ«ttatu (also written as Moothatu, Muttatu, Moosad, Musad) is a sub-caste of Pushpaka Brahmin (Ambalavasi) caste of Brahmins in Kerala. ... Cochin GSBs are a branch of the Gaud Saraswat Brahmins community of India. ... The Namboothiris (Malayalam :à´¨à´®àµà´ªàµ‚à´¤à´¿à´°à´¿) are the upper class Brahmins of Kerala, who consider themselves the most orthodox Brahmins in India. ... // Raghu Emperor Bharata Parasurama Mahabali Ikshvaku Bhagiratha Main article: Ramayana Dasharath Rama Lakshman Hanuman Sugriva Ravana Vibhishana Khara Kumbhakarna Vali Bharata Shatrughna Indrajit Prahasta Atikaya Main article: Mahabharata Balarama Krishna Pandu Arjuna Bhima Yudhisthira Drupada Dhristadyumna Nakula Sahadeva Abhimanyu Dhritrashtra Jayadratha Duryodhana Bhishma Karna Drona Kripa Dushasana Jarasandha Ashvatthama Porus... Hinduism and Buddhism are two closely related Dharmic religions[1][2] that are in some ways parallel to each other and in other ways divergent in theology and practice. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Parisada Hindu Dharma was a major reform movement and society [1] that assisted in the revival of Hinduism in Indonesia . ... Temple dedicated to the worship of Vishnu as Venkateswara. ... Over the millennia of its development Hinduism has adopted several icons that are imbued with spiritual meaning based on either the scriptures or cultural traditions. ... Nambiar (Nambiyar) is a title among a certain clan of Nairs of north Malabar (region north of korapuzha) in Kerala. ... The Sri-Sukta of the Veda is recited with benefit especially on Fridays, together with formal worship of the [Goddess], for peace, plenty and all-round prosperity. ... Within the diverse traditions of Hinduism, creation of the universe and life itself is generally believed to have occurred due to the will of a supreme consciousness or intelligence, often referred to as Brahman[1]. The accounts of the emergence of life within the universe vary in description, but classically... Hinduism in Armenia has a long tradition dating back to the first millennium C.E. The prevalence of the religion declined quite a bit after the 4th century CE when Christianity became the principal religion of the area. ... Image File history File links Aumred. ... This is a prayer to Goddess Lakshmi by the great sage Agasti. ... Hindus in RÃ©union constitute a small part of the islands population. ... Vishva Shakti Durga Mandir Association (VSDMA) was incorporated in 1997 as a non-profit organization to promote religious, social, and cultural activities of Indo-Canadians. ... Vaikhanasas is one of the prinicipal traditions of Hinduism and primarily worships Vishnu (and his associated avatars) as the Supreme God. ... Ambalavasi is the name of an Indian community (not ot be confused with caste) composed of a number of Hindu castes such as Nambeesan, Moosad, Ilayath, Kurukkal, Warriers etc. ... Pushpaka Brahmin ( Ampalavasi / Ambalavasi ) Pushpaka Brahmins, commonly known as Ambalavasis, are the lower class Brahmins of Kerala. ...

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