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Hinduism in Brazil

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Hindus in Brazil
Total population
21,200 (2020)Increase; 0.01% of total population
Regions with significant populations
All Over Brazil
Religions
Hinduism
Related ethnic groups
Indians in Brazil and Hindus

Hare krishna ashram Vrajabhumi in Teresópolis.

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

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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. As of 2020, there were 21,200 (0.01%) Hindus in Brazil according to ARDA.

Historical Hindu Population
YearPop.±%
2000 2,905—    
2011 9,500+227.0%
2020 21,200+123.2%
Year Percent Increase
2000 -% -
2011 0.005% +0.005%
2020 0.01% +0.005%

Contemporary Society

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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

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References

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  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. ISBN 9789004322134 – 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.