Sivaswaroop, Patheneni2019-09-252019-09-252008-11-142008-08http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12424/168199This paper discusses some results of a sample study on how Hindus are using the internet for religious purposes comparing their on-line and off-line religious activities. The behaviour is similar to those reported for different religions from different countries. But it is found that 74% of the sample pray daily, where only 16% go daily to a local temple. This seems to be a major difference between Western and the Hindu religions. In Hinduism going to temple is secondary, as each Hindu house has generally a pooja (room/corner). The survey reports and the uses of the internet by Hindus as well as whether the internet increases religious tolerance or hatred.engWith permission of the license/copyright holderhinduismreligioncommunication technologiesCultural ethicsReligious ethicsMedia/communication/information ethicsComparative religious ethicsSpirituality and ethicsComparative religion and interreligious dialogueArticle