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Upcoming Event

Mandir Elections

Date : Sunday, May 20, 2012
13:30

Hindu Mandir Gesellschaft (Vereinigung in Österreich lebender Hindus) Hindu Mandir Association In accordance with the Statutes Read More →


Hinduism is the world's oldest religion, over 8.500 years old. It is also the most tolerant, most resilient and peace-loving of all religions. Its roots lie in the vast Indian subcontinent, in the Indus Valley which had 300 advanced settlements as early as 5.000 BCE (Before Common Era). The people living around the River Sindhu (Indus) came to be known as the Hindus. There is no one single Founder. Though penance and prayers, intuition and introspection, ancient seers gained the ultimate experience of God. These collective experiences founded the foundation of Vedic Civilization from which emerged the Hindu Dharma.

What makes the Hindus special is that they honour the whole of Creation, see the presence of God in everything. To them there are no heathens or enemies. Everyone has the right to evolve spiritually, and shall, at some time realize the Truth.

Hinduism is liberal; it does not set man a limit of one life, but offers many lives. At the same time, Hinduism is strict; it makes man feel responsible for every action he performs, through the Law of Karma.