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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Varanasi is one of seven sacred cities of Hinduism.
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Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Although Buddhism is the leading religion in Thailand, and by proxy Thai Town, the cultivation of spirit houses and the offerings that go along with them actually originates from animism mixed with Brahmanism (an early form of Hinduism), which subsequently made its way into Buddhist beliefs.
—Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Placing ashes in a holy river, such as the Ganges or Narmada, is a common practice in Hinduism.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 14 June 2025
In Hinduism, food prepared for the deity is called Naivedyam—a sacred offering.
—Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Although Buddhism is the leading religion in Thailand, and by proxy Thai Town, the cultivation of spirit houses and the offerings that go along with them actually originates from animism mixed with Brahmanism (an early form of Hinduism), which subsequently made its way into Buddhist beliefs.
—Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Placing ashes in a holy river, such as the Ganges or Narmada, is a common practice in Hinduism.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 14 June 2025
In Hinduism, food prepared for the deity is called Naivedyam—a sacred offering.
—Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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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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