Outline of Hinduism

The following outline) is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Hinduism:

Hinduism – predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Its followers are called Hindus, who refer to it as (सनातनधर्मः), amongst many other expressions. Hinduism has no single founder, and is formed of diverse traditions, including a wide spectrum of laws and prescriptions of “daily morality” based on the notion of karma, dharma, and societal norms. Among its direct roots is the historical Vedic religion of Iron Age India and, as such, Hinduism is often called the “oldest living religion” or the “oldest living major religion” in the world.

General reference

Pronunciation:
IPA:
Common English name: Hinduism
Adherent(s): Hindus
Sacred language: Sanskrit (sa)
Sacred sign: Om (ॐ)

History

History of Hinduism in Pakistan
History of Hinduism in Southeast Asia
History of Hinduism in Afghanistan
History of Hinduism in China
History of Hinduism in the Philippines

Prehistoric

Indus Valley civilisation
Dravidian folk religion

Vedic history

Historical Vedic religion
Vedic Sanskrit
Iron Age in India
Proto-Indo-Europeans
Proto-Indo-European religion
Proto-Indo-Iranian religion
Indo-Aryan migrations

Vaishnavism

Manipuri Vaishnavism
Bhagavatism
Vaikhanasas
Pancharatra
Thenkalais_-_Manavala_Mamunigal)
Vadakalais_-_Vedanta_Desika)
Munitraya
Krishnaism
Jagannathism
Warkari
Mahanubhava
Haridasa
Sahajiya
Baul
Pushtimarg
Ekasarana
Gaudiya
Radha-vallabha
Ramanandi
Kapadi
Balmiki
Kabir panth
Dadu panth
Pranami
Swaminarayan
Ramsnehi
Mahanam

Shaivism

History of Shaivism
Kashmir Shaivism
Shiva
Sadasiva
Bhairava
Rudra
Virabhadra
Shakti
Parvati
Sati)
Durga
Kali
Ganesha
Kartikeya
Sastha
Shiva forms
Others
Agamas) and Tantras
Shivasutras
Tirumurai
Vachanas
Pati
Pashu)
Pasam)
Karma
Maya)
36 Tattvas)
Yoga
Satkaryavada
Abhasavada
Svatantrya
Aham)
Samariscus
Vibhuti
Rudraksha
Panchakshara
Bilva
Maha Shivaratri
Yamas-Niyamas
Guru-Linga-Jangam
Philosophies and Schools
Adi Margam
Pashupata
Kalamukha
Kapalika
Mantra Margam Saiddhantika
Siddhantism Non - Saiddhantika
Kashmir Shaivism
Pratyabhijna
Vama
Dakshina
Kaula): Trika-Yamala-Kubjika-Netra
Others
Nath
Inchegeri
Veerashaiva/Lingayatism
Siddharism
Sroutaism
Aghori
Indonesian

Three bondages

Newer movements

Advait Mat
Divine Light Mission
American Meditation Institute
Ananda (Ananda Yoga)
Ananda Ashrama
Ananda Marga
Art of Living Foundation
Arya Samaj
Ayyavazhi
Brahma Kumaris
Brahmoism (Brahmo Samaj)
Adi Dharm
Sadharan Brahmo Samaj
Chinmaya Mission
Datta Yoga
Divine Life Society
Hanuman Foundation
Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy
Advaita Vedanta
Akshar-Purushottam Darshan
Bhedabheda
Achintya Bheda Abheda
Dvaitadvaita
Dvaita Vedanta
Integral yoga
Pratyabhijna
Shaiva Siddhanta
Shiva Advaita
Shuddhadvaita
Vishishtadvaita

Festivals

Diwali
Holi
Shivaratri
Raksha Bandhan
Navaratri
Durga Puja
Ramlila
Vijayadashami
Ganesh Chaturthi
Rama Navami
Janmashtami
Onam
Pongal)
Makar Sankranti
New Year
Bihu
Gudi Padwa
Pahela Baishakh
Puthandu
Vaisakhi
Vishu
Ugadi
Kumbh Mela
Haridwar
Nashik
Prayag
Ujjain
Ratha Yatra)
Teej
Vasant Panchami

Philosophy

Bhakti
Krishnaism
Supreme Personality of Godhead
Japa
Yoga
Meditation
Hare Krishna)
Mantras
Puja)
Arati
Bhajan
Kirtan
Sattvic diet
Ahimsa
Rishis
Tilaka
Guru
Diksha
Dashavatara
Matsya
Kurma
Varaha
Krishna
Balarama
Rama
Narasimha
Vamana
Buddha
Parashurama
Kalki
Dhanvantari
Kapila
Pancha-tattva)
Chaitanya)
Nityananda
Advaita Acharya
Gadadhara Pandita
Srivasa Thakura

Politics

Hindu studies
Hindutva
Hindu nationalism

Hindu groups and political parties

Bharatiya Janata Party
Shiv Sena
All Jammu and Kashmir Praja Parishad
Asom Bharatiya Janata Party
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena
Hindu Munnani
Hindu Dharma Samudaya of Bhutan
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party
Hindu Makkal Katchi
Dr. Syamaprasad Jana Jagaran Manch
Bharath Dharma Jana Sena
Hindu Mahasabha
Hindu Mahajana Sangam
Hindu Samhati
Shivsena Nepal
Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal
Rastriya Prajatantra Party
Hindu Prajatantrik Party
Siva Senai
Banga Sena
Swadhin Bangabhumi Andolan
Pakistan Hindu Party
Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)
HINDRAF
Malaysia Makkal Sakti Party
Malaysian Ceylonese Congress
Malaysian Advancement Party
Minority Rights Action Party
Sangh Parivar
Vishva Hindu Parishad
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad
Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh
Bajrang Dal
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad
Swadeshi Jagaran Manch
Deen Dayal Shodh Sansthan
Bharat Vikas Parishad
Sabarimala Ayyappa Seva Samajam)
Seva Bharati
Hindu Aikya Vedi
Ekal Vidyalaya
Saraswati Shishu Mandir
Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan
Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram
Friends of Tribals Society
Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana
India Development and Relief Fund

Organisations

Survey of Hindu organisations
ISKCON
Swaminarayan Sampraday
Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha
Arya Samaj
Ramakrishna Mission
Sringeri Sharada Peetham
Banga Mahila Vidyalaya
Gaudiya Math
Hindu Maha Sabha (Fiji)
Manav Dharma Sabha
Paramahansa Mandali
Prarthana Samaj
Ratnagiri Hindu Sabha
Satyashodhak Samaj
Tattwabodhini Sabha
Theosophical Society of the Arya Samaj
Trust deed of Brahmo Sabha
Hindu Sewa Parishad
Sri Trimurtidham Balaji Hanuman Mandir
Saiva Siddhanta Church
Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha
Sanatan Sanstha
Santhigiri Ashram
Sathya Sai Organization
Satsang (Deoghar)
Science of Identity Foundation
Science of Spirituality (a.k.a. Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission)
Self-Realization Fellowship
Yogoda Satsanga Society of India
Shree Shree Anandamayee Sangha
Siddha Yoga Dham Associates Foundation
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres
Society of Abidance in Truth
Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam)
Alwaye Advaita Ashram
Sree Narayana Trust
List of Sree Narayana Institutions
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Auroville Foundation
Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Rewa
Sri Aurobindo International School, Hyderabad
Sri Chinmoy Centres
Sri Ramana Ashram
Sri Sri Radha Govindaji Trust
Sringeri Sharada Peetham
Swadhyay Parivar
Swaminarayan Mandir Vasna Sanstha
Vishwa Madhwa Maha Parishat
Vishwa Nirmala Dharma

Hindu texts

Shruti
Smriti

Vedas

Rigveda
Samaveda
Yajurveda
Atharvaveda
Samhita
Brahmana
Aranyaka
Upanishads

108 Upanishads

The 108 Upanishads
Isha
Kena
Katha
Prashna
Mundaka
Mandukya
Taittiriya
Aitareya
Chandogya
Brihadaranyaka
Brahma
Kaivalya
Jabala
Shvetashvatara
Hamsa
Aruneya
Garbha
Narayana
Paramahamsa
Amritabindu
Amritanada
Atharvashiras
Atharvashikha
Maitrayaniya
Kaushitaki
Brihajjabala
Nrisimha Tapaniya
Kalagni Rudra
Maitreya
Subala
Kshurika
Mantrika
Sarvasara
Niralamba
Shukarahasya
Vajrasuchi
Tejobindu
Nadabindu
Dhyanabindu
Brahmavidya
Yogatattva
Atmabodha
Naradaparivrajaka
Trishikhi-brahmana
Sita
Yogachudamani
Nirvana
Mandala-brahmana
Dakshinamurti
Sharabha
Skanda
Mahanarayana
Advayataraka
Rama Rahasya
Ramatapaniya
Vasudeva
Mudgala
Shandilya
Paingala
Bhikshuka
Maha
Sariraka
Yogashikha
Turiyatita
Sannyasa
Paramahamsaparivrajaka
Akshamalika
Avyakta
Ekakshara
Annapurna
Surya
Akshi
Adhyatma
Kundika
Savitri
Atma
Pashupatabrahma
Parabrahma
Avadhuta
Tripuratapini
Devi
Tripura
Kathashruti
Bhavana
Rudrahridaya
Yoga-Kundalini
Bhasma
Rudraksha
Ganapati
Darshana
Tarasara
Mahavakya
Pancabrahma
Pranagnihotra
Gopala-Tapani
Krishna
Yajnavalkya
Varaha
Shatyayaniya
Hayagriva
Dattatreya
Garuda
Kali-Santarana
Jabali
Saubhagyalakshmi
Sarasvati-rahasya
Bahvricha
Muktikā

Rig Vedic

Aitareya
Kaushitaki

Sama Vedic

Chandogya
Kena

Yajur Vedic

Brihadaranyaka
Isha
Taittiriya
Katha
Shvetashvatara
Maitri

Atharava Vedic

Mundaka
Mandukya
Prashna

Vedangas

Shiksha
Chandas
Vyakarana
Nirukta
Kalpa)
Jyotisha

Brahma Puranas

Brahma
Brahmānda
Brahmavaivarta
Markandeya
Bhavishya

Vaishnava Puranas

Vishnu
Bhagavata
Naradiya
Garuda
Padma
Vamana
Varaha Purana
Kurma
Matsya

Shaiva Puranas

Shiva
Linga
Skanda
Vayu
Agni

Shastras and Sutras

Dharma Shastra
Artha Shastra
Kamasutra
Brahma Sutras
Samkhya Sutras
Mimamsa Sutras
Nyāya Sūtras
Vaiśeṣika Sūtra
Yoga Sutras
Pramana Sutras
Charaka Samhita
Sushruta Samhita
Natya Shastra
Vastu Shastra
Panchatantra
Divya Prabandha
Tirumurai
Ramcharitmanas
Yoga Vasistha
Swara yoga
Shiva Samhita
Gheranda Samhita
Panchadasi
Vedantasara)
Stotra

Literary texts

Ramayana
Mahabharata
Bhagavad Gita

Hindu people

List of Hindus
List of Hindu gurus

Freedom fighters

Pazhassi Raja
Mangal Pandey
Chandrashekhar Azad
Subhas Chandra Bose
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Veer Savarkar
Lokmanya Tilak

K.B. Hedgewar
Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar
K.S. Sudarshan
Pravin Togadia
Shanta Kumar

Politicians

Mahatma Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Vallabhbhai Patel
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Rajiv Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Lal Krishna Advani
Balasaheb Thackeray
Yogi Adityanath
Govindacharya
Narendra Modi
Uma Bharti
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Rajnath Singh

Other terms and concepts

Maya (illusion)
Itihasa
Karma in Hinduism
Kosas
Sri
Shakti
Purusha
Gayatri
Vac

Inter-religious

Hinduism and Buddhism
Gautama Buddha in Hinduism
Theravada
Hinduism and Jainism
Rama in Jainism
Salakapurusa
Hinduism and Sikhism
Rama in Sikhism
Dasam Granth
Hinduism and Islam
Hindu-Muslim riots
Hindu–Muslim unity
Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb
Hinduism and Christianity

Outline of Hinduism#

General reference#

History#

Prehistoric#

Vedic history#

Vaishnavism#

Shaivism#

Newer movements#

Festivals#

Philosophy#

Politics#

Hindu groups and political parties#

Organisations#

Hindu texts#

Vedas#

108 Upanishads#

Rig Vedic#

Sama Vedic#

Yajur Vedic#

Atharava Vedic#

Vedangas#

Brahma Puranas#

Vaishnava Puranas#

Shaiva Puranas#

Shastras and Sutras#

Literary texts#

Hindu people#

Freedom fighters#

Social leaders#

Politicians#

Other terms and concepts#

Inter-religious#