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Hinduism in Brazil
Hinduism is a minority faith in Brazil followed by approximately 0.01% 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. The vedic astrology is also becoming popular due to Academia Brasileira de Astrologia Védica.
According to the 2000 census, there were about 2,905 Hindus in Brazil. According to the 2011 census, there were about 9,500 Hindus in Brazil constituting 0.005% of the population of Brazil.
Hare Krishna movement or commonly known as ISKCON, came to Brazil in 1970s- brought by the westerners. ISKCON is the most well-known example of an eastern religion that has no ethnic links. They have great visibility and take active part at environmental, animal rights demonstrations and even during Carnival where they preach, sell books and incense, and invite people to their weekly festivals.
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.
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Hinduism in Brazil
Hinduism is a minority faith in Brazil followed by approximately 0.01% 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. The vedic astrology is also becoming popular due to Academia Brasileira de Astrologia Védica.
According to the 2000 census, there were about 2,905 Hindus in Brazil. According to the 2011 census, there were about 9,500 Hindus in Brazil constituting 0.005% of the population of Brazil.
Hare Krishna movement or commonly known as ISKCON, came to Brazil in 1970s- brought by the westerners. ISKCON is the most well-known example of an eastern religion that has no ethnic links. They have great visibility and take active part at environmental, animal rights demonstrations and even during Carnival where they preach, sell books and incense, and invite people to their weekly festivals.
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.
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