No, actually the wives of the family spend most of the day cooking big meals. They consider eating a sacrifice.
Some Hindus do, other do not. It all depends on the Hindu in question.
Nothing is compulsory in Hinduism. Those who want to fast they can.
Hindu faith does not prescribe it directly. Hindus can pray as many as times the devotee likes.
It is when a big group of hindus get together and pray.
Yes, Hindus do consume cow milk as part of their dietary practices.
They use symbols to remind them that God is near.
Saree is a popular dress worn by women. But it is not limited only to Hindus. Many Indian women wear irrespective of their faith, religion, or sect.
Food is an important part of religious observance for many different faiths, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. Most religions include food observances as a vital part of their faith. Most Hindus choose not to eat beef or products made from beef. This is not a part of the Hindu faith that says Hindus cant eat beef, however, the cow is viewed as a mother image or a pet animal. For many Hindus eating beef is like eating your family dog or cat. Also the eating of meat implies a harmful action (ahimsa) and is not favourable for many Hindus to do so.
Sikhs do not have the tradition of fasting. Hindus fast as an act of purification.
Jnana (Knowledge), Bhakti (Devotion), Karma (Action), and Yoga (Meditation).
It was the Hindus who dominated Indian National congress.
It's make them connect with god more