13 Lesser-Known Facts About The Hindu Religion
The goal of life in Hinduism is to attain salvation, or moksha
Hinduism actually believes in only one god, but in many forms
Hinduism is the 3rd largest religion in the world, after Christianity and Islam In fact,
Hinduism believes in a circular rather than a linear concept of time
The Rig Veda was written more than 3800 years ago, making Hinduism one of, if not the oldest religion in the world
108 is a sacred number in Hinduism and it is considered auspicious
It is one of the few religions that does not consider the pursuit of wealth a sin.
The word 'Juggernaut' is actually derived from Lord Jagannath.
Both male and female deities are worshipped with equal reverence in Hinduism
Om is actually believed to be the manifestation of consciousness in sound form
Buddhism and Sikhism were both derived from Hinduism
According to Hindus, the religion has no founder or origin
Angkor Wat, Cambodia's defining temple complex, was originally a Hindu temple
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