As one of the oldest living traditions, Hindu Dharma faces many misconceptions, misunderstandings & bias. This refers to the unjust and prejudiced treatment, stereotypes, and misrepresentations faced by followers of the Hindu faith. These can manifest in various ways, including media portrayals, academic discourse, and social interactions.

The stereotypes often reduce the rich and diverse Hindu traditions to superficial caricatures, overlooking the philosophical depth and complexity of the religion. Such portrayals contribute to a lack of understanding and perpetuate misconceptions.
Furthermore, Hinduism is subjected to double standards or treated differently compared to other major religions in historical and academic narratives.

The Hindu science theme of the beautiful tree program, we are covering the following topics:

• Caste
• Swastika
• Sati & oppression of women
• Idolatry
• Polytheism
• Rigidity and lack of adaptability
• Nature worship & respect for animals
• Guru- A guiding force or cult leader
• Hindu rituals – formality or rooted practices
  Dharma and violence
• Hinduism vs Buddhism or Hinduism & Buddhism