Here are some facts about Hindu religion you may not have known:

1. Hindu religion usually believes in only one god but in many forms.

The people select which form they want to follow and worship.

2. The goal of life in Hindu religion is to attain moksha (salvation).

Freedom and self-realization from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is the final goal.

3. Hindu religion believes in a circular instead of a linear concept of time.

Time is divided into 4 ages – the Satya Yuga (Golden age of innocence), Tretha Yuga, Dwapara Yuga, and Kali Yuga.

4. The 3rd largest religion is Hinduism in the world after Islam and Christianity.

In fact, 90% of Hindus live in India.

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5. 108 is a sacred number in Hindu religion and it is considered auspicious.

This is the reason why garlands and malas have 108 beads. 108 is actually the ratio of the moon and sun’s distance from the earth.

6. The Rig Veda was written over 3800 years ago, making Hindu religion one of, if not the oldest religion in the world.

7. The world “Juggernaut” is usually derived from Lord Jagannath.

This was originally used to denote the Rath Yatra temple car, which was so big and massive it world crush devotes under the wheels.

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8. Hindu religion is one of the few religions that does not consider the pursuit of wealth a sin.

Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth is a testament to that fact.

9. Om is usually believed to be the manifestation of consciousness in sound form.

10. Both male and female deities are worshipped with equal reverence in Hindu religion

It is also because, in Hindu religion, God is considered both male and female, or as the one who has no sex or both.

11. According to Hindus, the religion has no origin or founder.

12. Sikhism and Buddhism were both derived from Hinduism.

13. Angkor Wat which is a “Cambodia’s defining temple complex” was originally a Hindu temple.

It was built by Suryavarman ll in the 12th century and dedicated to Vishnu before it transformed into a Buddhist temple.

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