Hinduism in Romania

There is relatively little history of active practice of Hinduism in Romania, although many prominent Romanian thinkers have had an interest in Hindu thought, and since the Romanian Revolution of 1989 there have been some converts through the work of International Society for Krishna Consciousness.

Hare Krishna devotee provide free food for life program and other cultural festivals around the country.

The leader of Divine Life Society is honorary member A. Russu, accountable to the headquarters in Rishikesh, India.

It was prohibited by the Nicolae Ceauşescu regime, but has flourished again after the revolution, especially among intellectuals.

[1] The Sahaja Yoga movement, is led by a female guru, Sri Mataji Nirmala Devi.

George Coşbuc 's adaptation of Abhijñānaśākuntalam , published in 1897
Main religions in the localities (2002)
Main religions in the localities (2002)