Hinduism in Italy
Encyclopedia
There are approximately 75,000 Hindus in Italy. Unione Induista Italia
(UII), (Italian Hindu Union) exists in Italy led by Swami Yogananda Giri
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ISKCON also has extensive presence in Italy.
Hindu
s are pressing for Official recognition in Italy
. UII has signed in 2007 an Intente with the Italian government. The document is now waiting for approval by the Italian Parliament.
Unione Induista Italia
Unione Induista Italia is a Hindu organization in Italy. It was started by Swami Yogananda Giri in 1985.-External links:* Hinduism Today - September 1997** Hinduism Today - November 2000...
(UII), (Italian Hindu Union) exists in Italy led by Swami Yogananda Giri
Swami Yogananda Giri
Swami Yogananda Giri is the leading Hindu religious figure in Italy. He was the founder of the Unione Induista Italia.-Early life:Yogananda was born in Italy and converted to Hinduism when he was a teenager. After immigrating to India he learned Sanskrit and became learned in South Indian Agamas....
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ISKCON also has extensive presence in Italy.
Hindu
Hindu
Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...
s are pressing for Official recognition in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. UII has signed in 2007 an Intente with the Italian government. The document is now waiting for approval by the Italian Parliament.