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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.[1] The vedic astrology is also becoming popular due to Academia Brasileira de Astrologia Védica.
Demographics
According to the 2000 census, there were about 2,905 Hindus in Brazil.[2] According to the 2011 census, there were about 9,500 Hindus in Brazil constituting 0.005% of the population of Brazil.
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| Year | Percent | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -% | - |
| 2011 | 0.005% | +0.005% |
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]
See also
References
- ↑ Handbook of Contemporary Religions in Brazil{{#if:Guerriero|, Guerriero}(January 1, 2017). ISBN 9789004322134
- ↑ Tabela 2102: População residente por situação do domicílio, religião e sexo. sidra.ibge.gov.br.
- ↑ Brazil: Vandals target ISKCON Temple, deface Lord Krishna's pic(October 24, 2018).