Hinduism is the name of the religion, and its followers are known as Hindus. Hinduism is the oldest of the six major world religions. It has no single founder but developed gradually over a period ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A book about Hinduism which begins with a maharaja’s cows sounds a little like a Rudyard Kipling tale ...

But when ignorance of Hinduism is prevalent—only 15 percent of Americans know basic facts about Hinduism—being seen comes at a cost. Growing up Hindu in California in the 1980s meant facing ...

Naga Sadhus are often considered spiritual warriors, dedicated to protecting the sacred traditions of Hinduism. To become a Naga Sadhu, one must undergo a rigorous initiation ceremony, which includes ...

Here are seven fascinating facts about these revered institutions that you may not know: The origin of Akharas can be traced back to ancient India, with their foundations attributed to Adi ...