Hinduism in Brazil
| Total population | |
|---|---|
21,200 (2020) ; 0.01% of total population | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| All Over Brazil | |
| Religions | |
| Hinduism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Indians in Brazil and Hindus |
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. As of 2020, there were 21,200 (0.01%) Hindus in Brazil according to ARDA.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
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