Gold ornaments are a traditional wedding present to brides and a gift of the precious metal during Hindu religious festivals augurs good fortune.

VOA: standard.2009.09.19

While there,she studied the teachings of the Koran, the scriptures of Advaita Vedanta - a form of Hindu philosophy - and the poetry of 13th century philosopher Jelaluddin Rumi.

VOA: standard.2010.05.21

Reddy - a devout Christian in a Hindu-majority country turned from medicine to politics in his home state and became one of the most influential leaders in the Congress Party.

VOA: standard.2009.09.03