One does not need to be a Hindu, Buddhist or a yoga teacher to say “namaste.” The greeting can be as basic or as religious as the speaker desires.

(The Conversation) — As people the world over are choosing to ditch the handshakes and hugs for fear of contracting the coronavirus, namaste is becoming the perfect pandemic greeting.

After the class, I started paying attention to what Americans mean by namaste. I got the feeling that they didn't think of it just as a greeting, but it had a spiritual connotation — a Hindu ...

Namaste is a word that carries more than just a casual greeting. It's a gesture, deeply ingrained in the rich tapestry of Indian culture, with profound spiritual significance. The practice of ...

The Indian way of greeting Namaste is now becoming the preferred way to greet. Even Bollywood star Salman Kahn said let it be either “namaste” or “salaam” till corona is cured worldwide.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promoted the namaste, saying that the world is increasingly adopting the no-contact way of greeting.

The principal of Bullard Elementary says students will no longer be directed to use the Hindu greeting “Namaste.” Related: Parent complaints about yoga prompt changes at school.

Coronavirus: Indian greeting namaste goes global Close In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, more people, including global leaders, are using the Indian greeting of namaste.