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    4 days ago · v. t. e. Hindus ( Hindustani: [ˈɦɪndu] ⓘ; / ˈhɪnduːz /) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism. [67] [68] Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for people living in the Indian subcontinent. [69] [70] It is assumed that the term "Hindu" traces back to Avestan ...

  2. 3 days ago · Religion in India is characterised by a diversity of religious beliefs and practices. Throughout India's history, religion has been an important part of the country's culture and the Indian subcontinent is the birthplace of four of the world's major religions, namely, Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, which are collectively known as native Indian religions or Dharmic religions and ...

  3. 3 days ago · A new study by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PM-EAC) on the religious composition of populations in 167 countries reveals that the share of the Hindu population in India has dipped by 7.82 per cent between 1950 and 2015, while the Muslim share saw a 43.15 per cent rise. We take a look at the findings and how they have triggered a political slugfest between the BJP and ...

  4. 5 days ago · The share of the Indian majority community, the Hindus, in the country's population declined by 7.8% between 1950 and 2015. However, in the neighbouring countries, where Muslims are a majority, the community's share witnessed an increase in the demographic mix.

  5. 3 days ago · It found that between 1950 and 2015, India’s Hindu population declined by 7.82%, while the Muslim population increased by 43.15% at the same time. ... Within South Asia—in countries like India ...

  6. 5 days ago · The main symbol of Balinese Hinduism is the Swastika or 'wheel of the sun', an equilateral cross with its arms bent at right angles. This Swastika symbol is also widely used in Indian religions and is believed to evoke ' shakti ' or the sacred force of empowerment. Hinduism, the third-largest religion in Indonesia, has a long history in Indonesia.

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