Religions in India are characterized by a diversity of practices and faiths. The country is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.
Hinduism is often considered one of the oldest religions in the world. The origins of Hinduism may include elements from the beliefs of the Indus Civilization, which existed from 3300 to 1700 BCE, but no archaeological evidence can confirm this.
Hinduism's oldest text, the Rigveda, was composed during the Vedic period between 1700 and 1100 BC. The earliest versions of the epic poems of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata were composed between 300 and 100 BCE. After 200, Hindu schools of thought were codified into Indian philosophy: Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Purva-Mimamsa and Vedanta.
It was with Mahâvîra that Jainism, an ancient Indian religion, experienced significant expansion. Jainism is close to Raja yoga in its morality or its yamas (the five moral vows are the same, the first of which is Ahimsâ, Non-violence).
Holidays of the month
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August 26, 2024(1 event) Krishna JanmashtamiAugust 26, 2024  Today, Hindus celebrate Krishna Janmashtami, the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Dance and drama enactments of the life of Krishna according to the Bhagavata Purana, devotional singing until midnight when Krishna was born, fasting, an all-night vigil and a festival the next day are part of the Janmashtami celebrations #mythology #myth 1TP5Legend #calendar #inde #krishna #vishnu | August 27, 2024 | August 28, 2024 | August 29, 2024 | August 30, 2024 |
August 31, 2024(1 event) ParyushanaAugust 31, 2024  Today Jains celebrate Paryushana. Jains increase their level of spiritual intensity by often using fasting and meditation to help them. The five main vows are emphasized during this period. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Jainism #Paryushana |
September 1, 2024(2 events) Guru Granth SahibSeptember 1, 2024  Today Sikhs commemorate the completion of their holy book Guru Granth Sahib. The Adi Granth, its earliest interpretation, was compiled by the fifth guru, Guru Arjan (1564–1606). Its compilation was completed on August 29, 1604 and first installed inside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on September 1, 1604. MongmongSeptember 1, 2024  Today, the Sangtam people in Nagalan (northeastern India) celebrate Mongmong. For 6 days, many rituals are performed to bring prosperity and ward off evil spirits. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #1st September #mongmong #inde #Sangtam |
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September 5, 2024(1 event) OnamSeptember 5, 2024  Today, the peoples of southern India (Kerala) celebrate Onam. This festival commemorates the coming of the legendary King Maveli. The festivities last for 10 days and are linked to several elements of Kerala culture and tradition. They make floral decorations, they prepare banquets, they do boat races, Puli Kali and Kaikottikali dance. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Onam #Maveli #Kerala |
September 6, 2024(1 event) Ganesh ChaturthiSeptember 6, 2024  Today, Hindus celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. This day celebrates the arrival of Ganesh on earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother the goddess Parvati/Gauri. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #india #Ganesh |
September 7, 2024(1 event) SamvatsariSeptember 7, 2024  Today, Jains celebrate Samvatsari, the Day of Forgiveness. On this day, Jains forgive and seek forgiveness for their mistakes committed knowingly or unknowingly from all living beings. A penitential retreat is carried out that day. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #samvatsari #Jainism | September 8, 2024 |
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September 17, 2024(2 events) Pitru PakshaSeptember 17, 2024  Today, Hindus celebrate Pitru Paksha for 14 days. Pitru Paksha is considered by Hindus to be inauspicious, given the death rite performed during the ceremony, known as Shraddha or Tarpana. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #pitrupaksha Vishwakarma PujaSeptember 17, 2024  Today, Hindus celebrate Vishwakarma Puja, in honor of Vishwakarma, the divine architect. He is considered as swayambhu and creator of the world. He built the holy city of Dwarka where Krishna ruled, Indraprastha's palace for the Pandavas, and was the creator of many fabulous weapons for the gods. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #September 17 #Vishwakarma #inde | September 18, 2024 | September 19, 2024 | September 20, 2024 | September 21, 2024 | September 22, 2024 |
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September 24, 2024(1 event) JivitputrikaSeptember 24, 2024  Today, Hindus celebrate Jivitputrika. It is a three-day festival which is celebrated on the seventh to ninth lunar day of Krishna-Paksha during the month of Ashwin. It is celebrated mainly in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh and in Nepal. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #September #jivitputrika | September 25, 2024 | September 26, 2024 | September 27, 2024 | September 28, 2024 | September 29, 2024 |
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October 3, 2024(1 event) NavaratriOctober 3, 2024  Today, Hindus celebrate Navaratri, the nine nights. It celebrates for nine nights and ten days various forms of Shakti, the divine feminine energy, mainly the goddess Durga in eastern India; in the south, Sarasvati; in the north, the epic book, the Ramayana. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #navaratri | October 4, 2024 |
October 5, 2024(1 event) YemsheOctober 5, 2024  Today, the Pochuri people of Nagaland celebrate Yemshe. This harvest festival is an opportunity to showcase pochuri culture for a whole week. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #5October #yemshe #nagaland #pochuri | October 6, 2024 |
Cultural areas in India
Religions in India are characterized by a diversity of practices and faiths. The country is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism and has long been home to Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Zoroastrianism.
Hinduism is often considered one of the oldest religions in the world. The origins of Hinduism may include elements from the beliefs of the Indus Civilization, which existed from 3300 to 1700 BCE, but no archaeological evidence can confirm this. Hinduism's oldest text, the Rigveda, was composed during the Vedic period between 1700 and 1100 BC. The earliest versions of the epic poems of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata were composed between 300 and 100 BCE. After 200, Hindu schools of thought were codified into Indian philosophy: Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Purva-Mimamsa and Vedanta.
It was with Mahâvîra that Jainism, an ancient Indian religion, experienced significant expansion. Jainism is close to Raja yoga in its morality or its yamas (the five moral vows are the same, the first of which is Ahimsâ, Non-violence).
Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak (1469-1539). His preaching was addressed to all human beings regardless of their religion, caste or gender. The holy book of Sikhism, the Guru Granth Sahib, was first compiled by the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan, from the writings of the first five gurus and saints of other religions. Before the death of Guru Gobind Singh, the Sahib was declared as the eternal guru.
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