Religion in India: Hinduism (Practices)

Hinduism has developed numerous practices that generally involve seeking awareness of God and blessings from Devas. Hindus often create a shrine with icons dedicated to their chosen forms of God.

Majority of Hindus engage in religious rituals on a daily basis. Occasions like birth, marriage, and death involve what are often elaborate sets of religious customs. Following pilgrimage sites are most famous amongst Hindu devotees:

Char Dham

Kumbh Mela

Old Holy cities as per Puranic Texts

Major Temple cities

Shakti Peethas

Hinduism has many festivals throughout the year. The Hindu calendar usually prescribes their dates.

Hinduism has developed numerous practices that generally involve seeking awareness of God and blessings from Devas. Hindus often create a shrine with icons dedicated to their chosen forms of God.

Majority of Hindus engage in religious rituals on a daily basis. Occasions like birth, marriage, and death involve what are often elaborate sets of religious customs. Following pilgrimage sites are most famous amongst Hindu devotees:

• Char Dham
• Kumbh Mela
• Old Holy cities as per Puranic Texts
• Major Temple cities
• Shakti Peethas

Hinduism has many festivals throughout the year. The Hindu calendar usually prescribes their dates.