Hindu practices

Bhakti (; Pali: bhatti) is a concept common in Indian religions which means attachment, fondness for, devotion to, trust, homage, worship, piety, faith, or love. In Indian religions, it may refer to loving devotion for a personal God (like Krishna or Devi), a formless ultimate reality (like Nirguna Brahman or the Sikh God) or an enlightened being (like a Buddha, a bodhisattva, or a guru). Bhakti is often a deeply emotional devotion based on a relationship between a devotee and the object of devotion. A devotee is a bhakta or bhakt.

prayer ritual performed by Hindus of devotional worship

thumb|287px|Roman tonsure (Catholicism) Tonsure () is the practice of cutting or shaving some or all of the hair on the scalp as a sign of religious devotion or humility. The term originates from the Latin word '''' (meaning "clipping" or "shearing") and referred to a specific practice in medieval Catholicism, abandoned by papal order in 1972. Tonsure, in its earliest Greek and Roman origin, was used as a sign or signifier for slavery. Tonsure can also refer to the secular practice of shaving all or part of the scalp to show support or sympathy, or to designate mourning. Current usage more gen

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Agnihotra (IAST: Agnihotra, Devnagari: अग्निहोत्र) refers to the yajna of offering ghee into the sacred fire as per strict rites, and may include twice-daily heated milk offering made by those in the Śrauta tradition. The ritual has been described by P.E. Dumont as a "fertility charm", and as a "solar charm" which symbolically preserved and created the sun at nightfall and sunrise.

' (also known as ', ) is the concept of performing selfless service without any expectation of reward. It exists in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism, taking also the form of Bhandara in Hinduism and Langar in Sikhism. In Jainism, service is regarded as an internal discipline that cultivates humility, detachment, and moral refinement rather than personal merit or reward. Sevā is a Sanskrit term meaning "selfless and meaningful service". Such acts are carried out to benefit other human beings or society; however, a modern interpretation of the term describes it as a service that reflects "dedicatio

thumb|Alexander meets the Gymnosophists. [[Great Mongol Shahnameh, c. 1335. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery]] Gymnosophists (, gymnosophistaí, i.e. "naked philosophers" or "naked wise men" (from Greek γυμνός gymnós "naked" and σοφία sophía "wisdom")) were ancient Indian philosophers who pursued asceticism to the point of regarding food and clothing as detrimental to purity of thought. They are mentioned several times in Ancient Greek literature.

Hindu religious sacrement and infant haircut

Vow to maintain silence, usually for spirituality or protest

mountain in the Himalayan mountain range

Hindu tradition

thumb|Thousands taking part in Ashadhi Ekadashi|Ashadhi Vari ([[Warkari) the annual Hindu religious padayatra at Dive Ghat, Maharashtra, 2022]] A padayatra () is a journey undertaken on foot, used both as a political–mass outreach tool and a spiritual pilgrimage (yatra). It is a journey undertaken by politicians or prominent citizens to interact more closely with different parts of society, educate about issues concerning them, and galvanise their supporters. Padayatras or foot pilgrimages are also Hindu religious pilgrimages undertaken towards sacred shrines or pilgrimage sites.

Prayopavesa (, , ) is a practice in Hinduism that denotes the death by fasting of a person who has no desire or ambition left, and no responsibilities remaining in life. It is also allowed in cases of terminal disease or great disability. A similar practice exists in Jainism, termed Santhara.

Simran (Gurmukhi: ਸਿਮਰਨ, pronunciation: ; ; from Sanskrit: , smaraṇa, 'to remember, reminisce, recollect'), in spirituality, is a Hindi and Punjabi word referring to the continuous remembrance of the finest aspect of the self, and/or the continuous remembrance (or feeling) of God. This state is maintained continuously while carrying out the worldly works outside.

thumb|A pair of penjors in the Besakih Temple Complex left|frameless|349x349px|Symbolism in Penjor parts A penjor () is a Balinese Hindu religious symbol of prosperity installed on the day of the Galungan ceremony. Its form is of a tall, decorated bamboo pole and can be seen across Bali year-round in front of homes, compounds and are part of temple anniversary celebrations as well almost every other important religious ceremony and Hindu life-cycle rituals. They are also a key feature of modern penjor festivals.

thumb|The Tarpan (Offering holy water to the manes) is being done at the Jagannath Ghat, Kolkata, at end of the Pitru Paksha.|alt= Tarpan is being done at the Jagannath Ghat, Kolkata. Tarpana or '''' (, , , ) is a term in the Vedic practice that refers to an offering made to divine entities. It refers to the act of offering as well as the substance used in the offering. Tilatarpana (, , , ) is a specific form of tarpana involving libations offered to the pitri (deceased ancestors) using water and sesame seeds during Pitru Paksha'' or as a death rite.

act of religious devotion usually directed to one or more Hindu deities

Hindu temple commemorating the dead (similar to a tomb or mausoleum) which may or may not contain the body of the deceased

Indian religious tradition

Religious construction for Tulsi plant at homes

thumb|Mughal painting of Sita undergoing the agnipravesham. Agnipravesham (), also called Agnipariksha () is the mythical practice of self-immolation described in Hindu literature. It is primarily associated with the ordeal of Sita in the Ramayana, and is regarded to be a custom inspired by Vedic tradition.