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Origins of the word Hindu  

The  origin  of  the  word  Hindu is still disagreed
upon by historians and  linguists. It  is generally
accepted  as  having   originally  been a Persian
word  for someone who lives around or beyond

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Aum is the most sacred syllable in Hinduism, first coming to light in the Vedic Tradition....
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The swastika is an equilateral cross with its arms bent at right angles in either....                                   more....
  Idol Worship:
Many religions scoff at the idea of idol worship as an act of superstition. But Hinduism accepts it with open arms as a simple way of expressing ones devotion and love to God.
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  Other top BELIEFS
Gods and Goddesses -
Hinduism is characterized by not only one Supreme God but also by many gods and goddesses
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Belief in Soul -
Hindus believe in the existence of soul, which is eternal, invisible, imperishable.. more....



Evolution of Soul
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Hinduism believes in the concept of evolution of life on earth.
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In the Spotlights
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Tirupati  

The Annual Brahmotsavam of Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy at Tirupati have started today with religious fervour and geity. The Flag of "Garuda Swamy" the celestial Vehicle of Lord Venkateswara was hoisted on Dwajasthabham - Flag Pole - in the temple precints by the Veda Pandits as per 'Vaikhanasa Agama Traditions'. The Executive Officer Sri A.P.V.N.Sharma, Joint Executive Officer Sri N.Muktheswara Rao, DyE.O Sri Chittaranjan, Dr. Vishnu Bhattacharyulu, Agama Sastra Advisor, Veda Pandits and many devotees participated in the Programme.



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Hindupurohit

Hindupurohit started in the year 2003. People can order various poojas and homams through this site, to fulfill there needs.To formulate the rituals and other social activities in he year of 1999 the promoters shaped a non- Profit organization called Sri Kollur Seva Charitable Trust. Name which resembles Goddess Sri Kollur Mookambika MahaKali MahaLakshmi and Maha Sarasawthi in single form. Started with a publication of small book “Gayathri Shasranamam“ further evoked the enthusiasm from Bakthas. We further published books Radhakrishna Sahasranamam, Devi Sthothra Sapthakam, and Devi Mahathmyam (Narayanee sthuthi) and priced Rs. 10.

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Current geographic distribution

Of the total Hindu population of the world, about 94% (890 million) live in India. Significant numbers of Hindus reside in Bali, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Fiji, Guyana, Nepal, Mauritius, Suriname, Singapore and Trinidad and Tobago. In Nepal and Bali, Hinduism is the major religion, and is still reflected in the traditional culture and architecture. There are also sizeable Hindu populations in Sri Lanka (3 million), Pakistan (2.5 million), Malaysia (1.5 million), United States (1.5 million), South Africa (1.1 million) the Middle East (1 million) and the United Kingdom (1 million).




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