Hinduism in Greece
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Hinduism in Greece has had a limited influence in the modern era, though in recent years, some aspects associated with Hinduism, such as Yoga, are gaining popularity in Greece, such as the Satyananda Yoga and Sahaja Yoga branches, which started around 1970-80s. Contemporary followers of Hinduism are estimated at roughly 20,000 to 25,000, mostly among Hindu expatriates from India.
"For most Greeks India is just another country somewhere far in South-East Asia with exotic customs and arts, curious religions, colourful fabrics and much poverty - and it was invaded in ancient times by Alexander the Great and possibly visited by Pythagoras even earlier. There is a pretty late legend that god Dionusos came from Greece and civilised India and all Far East, even Japan, at c 7000 BCE (Dionusiaka, Nonnus of Alexandria, c 400 CE)."