Hindus

When we talk about Hindus, the largest religious group in India, practicing a diverse set of beliefs centered on dharma, karma, and moksha. Also known as followers of Sanatana Dharma, they make up over 80% of India’s population and shape everything from daily routines to national festivals. Hinduism isn’t a single book or rigid doctrine—it’s a living tradition passed down through families, temples, and community rituals.

What makes Hindus unique isn’t just what they believe, but how they live it. You’ll find Hindu rituals, daily practices like puja, fasting, and mantra chanting woven into morning coffee, wedding ceremonies, and even funeral rites. The Hindu deities, from Vishnu and Shiva to local village gods like Rido in Gujarat aren’t distant figures—they’re part of everyday conversations, art, and music. And while some Hindus follow strict vegetarianism, others eat meat without guilt—because Hinduism allows space for personal choice within a shared cultural framework.

The Hindu culture, a blend of ancient texts, regional customs, and modern adaptations shows up in the way people dress for weddings, how they celebrate Diwali in Delhi versus Tamil Nadu, and why yoga and meditation are seen as spiritual tools, not just fitness trends. You won’t find one uniform way to be Hindu—just a thousand variations, each rooted in the same core values: respect for life, duty to family, and the search for truth.

What you’ll find in the posts below are real stories from real Hindus—not textbook definitions, but lived experiences. From the sacred Om symbol in Gujarat to the rhythms of Carnatic music in Tamil Nadu, from temple art that’s 2,000 years old to modern debates about identity and religion, this collection shows how Hinduism isn’t frozen in time—it’s breathing, changing, and still deeply alive in millions of homes across India.