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
October 3, 2024 (1 event)
October 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 5, 2024 (1 event)
October 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 11, 2024 (1 event)
October 11, 2024
Today, Hindus celebrate Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami in honor of the mother goddess Durga. The weapons of the goddess are revered. The ceremony is part of the Durga Puja which lasts 10 days. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #DurgaPuja #DurgaAshtami #MahaAshtami
October 12, 2024 (1 event)
October 12, 2024
Today, the people of North India celebrate Dussehra or Vijayadashami. This day celebrates the victory of Rama over the demon Ravana. This episode, related in the Ramayana, tells that Ravana, king of Lanka, kidnapped Sita, the wife of the god Rama, and sequestered her on his island. Rama then made an alliance with Sugreeva and his minister Hanuman, to deliver her. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #india #nepal #Dussehra
October 16, 2024 (1 event)
October 16, 2024
celebrate the third day of the full moon Diwali festival, Lakshmi Puja. According to legend, Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, auspiciousness and good fortune, and wife of Lord Vishnu, visits her devotees and bestows them with gifts and blessings. To welcome the Goddess, devotees clean their homes, decorate them with ornaments and lights, and prepare sweets and delicacies as offerings. #calendar #mythology #myth #legend #hindou #diwali #lakshmi #vishnu
October 20, 2024 (1 event)
October 20, 2024
Today, Hindus celebrate Karva Chauth. During Karva Chauth, women fast from sunrise to sunset to preserve the health and longevity of their husbands and sometimes their fiancés. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #karvachauth #karwachauth 1TP5Hinduism
October 31, 2024 (2 events)
October 31, 2024
Today, Bengalis celebrate Kali Puja honoring Goddess Kali, goddess of death and time. She is worshiped at night with tantric rites and mantras. He is prescribed offerings of red hibiscus flowers, sweets, rice and lentils. #calendar #mythology #myth #legend #hindou #diwali #kali #bengal
October 31, 2024
Today, Hindus celebrate Naraka Chaturdashi. This festival marks the death of the asura Narakasura by Krishna, Satyabhama and Kali. This day is also the 5th of the Diwali festival. #calendar #hindu #mythology #myth #legend #diwali #krishna #narakachaturdashi
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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