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Hindu jokes are a class of ethnic jokes in India based on the lifestyle of the Hindus and some of the common religious beliefs in Hinduism.[1] Some of the most common characteristics of these jokes include making fun of Vedic Hindu gods (such as the Sun, Moon, and their children), making fun of the Puranic Hindu gods (such as Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesha), satire on the priests and ascetics, and jokes on Brahmins that stereotype their defects, ritualism and conceits. [2]

References

  1. ^ Elst, Koenraad (2011). "Humour in Hinduism". Humour and Religion: Challenges and Ambiguities. New York: Continuum International Publishing Group. pp. 35–53. ISBN 9781441163134.
  2. ^ Singh, Awadhesh (2014). Timeless Jokes - Ageless Wisdom. Allahbad: The Aatmic Science Foundation. ISBN 978-81-925300-6-2.