The prominent American citizens who have accepted and are now following Hinduism

Over one billion people worldwide adhere to the principles of Hinduism, making it the world's third-largest religion and the oldest one that is still practised. They see Hinduism less as a religion and more as a way of life than any other way of living.

In point of fact, people from all over the world have always been drawn to the teachings of Hinduism. Even influential IT entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg have made the pilgrimage to India in search of enlightenment. In addition, several famous people from Hollywood have converted to Hinduism after becoming interested in the religion.

Religion teaches tenets associated with 'faith,' and it is possible for those tenets to evolve over time depending on the conditions. We have witnessed a significant number of people abandoning the religious doctrines they were raised with in order to follow the path of conversion to one of the many different religions that are practised today. This shift has been occurring since the beginning of time. You are the only person who can alter what you believe in, and you shouldn't let the beliefs of others influence you to do so.

The following list includes important people from the United States who were not born Hindu but who practise Hinduism. Let's take a look at some of the famous American citizens who have converted to Hinduism.

The prominent American citizens who have accepted and are now following Hinduism.

Kelli Williams

 Kelli Renee Williams is a well-known American actress who gained recognition for her roles as Lindsay Dole in the legal drama The Practice, psychologist and deception expert Dr Gillian Foster in Lie to Me, and Jackie Clark in 'Army Wives.' Kelli Renee Williams is known for her work in these television shows. Since the actress found the teachings of Hinduism to be appealing, she decided to become a follower of the faith when she wed her husband, Ajay Sahgal, in the year 1996.

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Satsvarupa dasa Goswami

Satsvarupa das Goswami is a senior disciple of Bhaktivedanta Swami. He was born in the city of New York and is now 79 years old. It was he who laid the groundwork for what would later become known as the Hare Krishna movement, which was the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (which he also established).

Satyananda Stokes

Satyananda Stokes was a native of the United States and had a Christian background. After some time had passed, he eventually settled down in India and became a British Indian. In addition, he was an active participant in the Indian Independence Movement. He was very moved by Hinduism, and its associated culture had a significant impact on him. Apples are the most important horticultural crop that is exported from the state of Himachal Pradesh in India, where he was the pioneer in introducing apple farming, and he is still highly renowned for this achievement even today.

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Julia Roberts

The actress Julia Fiona Roberts, who was a devout Christian, has announced that she had changed her religion to Hinduism. She is a well-known actress and producer in the United States. After starring in the romantic comedy picture Pretty Woman, which made a total of 464 million dollars around the world, she established herself as a leading lady in the Hollywood industry and garnered a name for herself as such.

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Krishna Das

He is well recognised as the "chant master of American Yoga." Krishna Das was born in India. He was a Christian in the past, but afterwards, he converted to Hinduism. Kirtan is a style of Hindu devotional music, and he is a vocalist from the United States who is noted for performing it. Since 1996, he has thus far released a total of 17 albums. In addition, he gave a performance at the 2013 Grammy Awards, where his album "Live Ananda" was up for a Grammy Award in the category of Best New Age Album at the 2013 Grammy Awards.

John Coltrane

Saxophonist and composer in the jazz genre were John. Bebop and hard bop were both idioms that he worked in towards the beginning of his career. It was he who was instrumental in establishing the efficient use of modes and was at the forefront of developing free jazz. Together with his second wife, who was named Alice Coltrane, he became a follower of Hinduism.

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David Frawley

David Frawley made the decision to become a Hindu. He is a teacher of Hinduism in the United States and is also an activist in the Hindutva movement. He is the author of a number of publications that cover a wide range of subjects, including the Vedas, Hinduism, Yoga, Ayurveda, and Vedic astrology.

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Renee Lynn

Renee Lynn is an activist, public figure, published author, and columnist, and she is the creator of the organisation "Voice for India." She was born into a Christian household in New Jersey, where she also spent her childhood. After travelling to India, Renee experienced a profound transformation that led her to become a follower of the Hindu faith and begin spreading awareness of the religion in the United States.

Alfred Ford

Ambarish Das is an alternative name for Alfred Ford (converted to Hinduism). Who among us is aware that he is the next in line to inherit the Ford family's vast fortune? It is said that he is the great-grandson of the famed business magnate Henry Ford, who is credited with founding the Ford Motor Company.

Geoffrey Giuliano

Geoffrey Giuliano is a well-known figure in American radio and television as well as the film industry. It is his separate biographies of musicians Pete Townshend and the Beatles members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison that have brought him the most notoriety. In 1997, he went through the process of legally changing his name to "Jagannatha Dasa."