Hindus comprise nearly 80 percent of India’s population, numbering a little over 966 million people according to the most recent figures available from its central government. Conversely, there are only around 69,000 Zoroastrians in the country today. Most Hindu …
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When the topic of religion in India comes up, many Westerners tend to think about Hinduism. However, there are several other religions of note that originated in India and remain popular to this day. Sikhism, for example, is considered the world’s fifth-larg…
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One critical element to Indian astrology is Jyotisha, one of six disciplines that illuminate Vedic religious practices.
Astrology has been popular in the West since the early 1930s. Smithsonian Magazine reveals that British astrologer H.R. Naylor created one of…
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In Jainism, those who teach the dharma are known as tirthankaras, or spiritual guides.
For many Westerners, there are two “main”
Eastern religions: Buddhism and Hinduism. The Abrahamic trio of Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam are more popular in the West,…
Intricate henna body art is applied to the bride in a prenuptial ceremony with her closest female friends.
You might have seen henna body art before and were enamored with its gorgeous, intricate designs. However, you might not be aware of the cultural and religiou…
Diwali
Here in the United States, most people associate the festival of lights with Christmas displays throughout November and December, but in India the festival of lights refers to one of the country’s biggest festivals – Diwali. Typically, Diwali falls i…