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When Sushma Dwivedi started seriously thinking about performing wedding rites and other Hindu religious blessings in New York City and elsewhere, she knew who she needed to talk to - her grandmother.

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As we continue to work through the 12 main world religions, our latest faith feature is on Hinduism. With just over one billion followers globally, Hinduism is the third largest of world religions, ...

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When Sushma Dwivedi started seriously thinking about performing wedding rites and other Hindu religious blessings in New York City and elsewhere, she knew who she needed to talk to – her grandmother.

This story is part of a series by The Associated Press, Religion News Service and The Conversation on women’s roles in male-led religions. (AP) — When Sushma Dwivedi started seriously thinking about ...