Are there any special rituals in Hinduism?
The most common rituals practiced in all Hindu households are puja, meditation, silent prayers, yoga, recitation of scriptures from Bhagavad Gita or bhajans, reading religious books, participating in Satsang (prayer meets), performing charitable work, visiting a temple, and chanting the name of their beloved God.
What are some weird traditions in India?
10 most bizarre traditions of India
- Dhinga Gavar. Women masquerading as gods during Dhinga Gavar.
- Nag Panchami. A tamer version of Nag Panchami celebrations in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- Bhai Dooj. Vermilion (Tika) being applied as part of a ritual.
- Bani Festival.
- Thaipoosam.
- Cannibalism among the Aghori.
- Made Snana.
- Lath mar Holi.
Which of the customs above do you think is the most surprising in India?
Drop Your Baby For Good Luck, Baby Tossing, Maharashtra And Karnataka. Among the most bizarre Indian traditions, it involves the tossing of babies from rooftops, an annual ritual that has been practiced by both Hindus and Muslims in India for over 700 years.
What is the most popular Hindu tradition?
According to a 2010 estimate by Johnson and Grim, the Vaishnavism tradition is the largest group with about 641 million or 67.6% of Hindus, followed by Shaivism with 252 million or 26.6%, Shaktism with 30 million or 3.2% and other traditions including Neo-Hinduism and Reform Hinduism with 25 million or 2.6%.
What are the death rituals of Hinduism?
several sects in Hinduism follow the practice of burial of the dead. In some sects, the important sadhus are buried. The preparatory rituals are more or less similar to cremation viz, washing the body, applying vibuthi or chandam on the forehead of the deceased etc, but instead of cremating, the deceased is buried.
Why do Indians eat with their hands?
Improves digestion Once we touch our food with our hands, the brain signals our stomach that we are ready to eat. This helps the stomach in getting ready to prepare itself for the food, thus improving digestion.