Hinduism in Brazil

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Hare krishna ashram Vrajabhumi in Teresópolis.

Hinduism is a minority faith in Brazil followed by approximately 0.005% of its population. Hinduism in Brazil is represented mainly by Ananda Marga, Brahma Kumaris and the Osho Institute Brazil, ISKCON, Yoga In Bound, Brasil Gaudiya Math and Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math e Organização Vrinda de Paramadweit.[1]

Demographics[]

According to the 2000 census, there are about 2,905 Hindus in Brazil.[2] According to the 2011 census, there are about 9,500 Hindus in Brazil constituting 0.005% of the population of Brazil.

Contemporary Society[]

In 2018, the entrance gate of ISKCON Temple situated in Curitiba, Brazil was targeted by unknown perpetrators. The painting of Krishna with his mother Yashoda was defaced.[3]

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References[]

  1. ^ Guerriero, Silas (January 1, 2017). "New Hindu Religions in Brazil: The Hare Krishna Movement". Handbook of Contemporary Religions in Brazil: 295–302. doi:10.1163/9789004322134_019 – via brill.com.
  2. ^ "Tabela 2102: População residente por situação do domicílio, religião e sexo". sidra.ibge.gov.br.
  3. ^ "Brazil: Vandals target ISKCON Temple, deface Lord Krishna's pic". October 24, 2018.
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