Hindi: हिन्दी

A Popular Language

Hindi is a major language spoken mainly in India. It is probably the third (or fourth) most spoken language after Mandarin (Chinese) and English (and maybe Spanish) worldwide! >>>

Just A Language!

The most important thing one should always remember is that the word 'Hindi' (हिन्दी, hindee) represents a language; while the word 'Hindu' (हिन्दू, hindoo) refers to a religion. Hindu generally means a follower of 'Hinduism'.

The words 'Hindi' & 'Hindu' are not tightly related. >>>

The language - Sanskrit (संस्कृत, saNskRit) is more closely related with Hinduism.

Who speak Hindi? >>>

Where Hindi is spoken in India? >>>

The Script of Hindi

'DevaNagari' (aka Nagari) is the name of the script used to write 'Hindi', 'Marathi', 'Sanskrit', 'Nepali' and many dialects of Hindi.

Hindi and Urdu are similar. >>>

Hindi and Bharat (India)

Hindi is the official-language (raj-bhasha) of Bharat (India). हिन्दी भारत की राजभाषा है।

Why every Indian should learn atleast basic Hindi?

True patriots like 'Subhash-chandra Bose' and fearless saints like 'Dayanand Sarswati' advocated use of Hindi for national integration.