Hindu tradition
Within Hinduism, the tradition you follow or feel closest to. Each is described plainly and even-handedly — none is presented as the right one.
A respectful self-identification within Hinduism. Traditions are described neutrally; public only if you choose it. (Hinduism)
Groups
- Vaishnavism — Devotion to Vishnu and his forms, including Krishna and Rama.
- Shaivism — Devotion to Shiva as the supreme reality.
- Shaktism — Devotion to the Goddess (Devi, Shakti) as the divine mother.
- Smartism — Worship of several deities, often within the non-dualist Advaita view.
- Reform movements — Modern movements such as Arya Samaj or Brahmo Samaj.
- Neo-Vedanta / Yoga — Vedanta- and yoga-based traditions, widely followed globally.
- Folk / regional — Local and regional traditions and village deities.
- Just Hindu / other — Identifies simply as Hindu, or with another tradition.
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