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, the sun and planets have special significance and are associated with some deities.
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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
One area will have representatives from Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism who will answer basic questions about the faiths.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Another video appears to show a student slapping a man wearing a saffron scarf, a color associated with Hinduism.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Shops selling meat, frowned upon in modern Hinduism, have been closed in some states.
—Anant Gupta, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024
In Hinduism, there are many gods, many holy places, and many styles of worship.
—Ramachandra Guha, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
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
One area will have representatives from Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism who will answer basic questions about the faiths.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Another video appears to show a student slapping a man wearing a saffron scarf, a color associated with Hinduism.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Shops selling meat, frowned upon in modern Hinduism, have been closed in some states.
—Anant Gupta, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024
In Hinduism, there are many gods, many holy places, and many styles of worship.
—Ramachandra Guha, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 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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