Hinduism
TraditionDharmic
Founded1500 BC (Vedic period)
Followers1.2 billion
Script/LanguageDevanagari/Various
About Hinduism
The oldest major religion with no single founder. Originated in the Indus Valley civilization. Encompasses diverse beliefs including karma, dharma, and reincarnation. Has thousands of deities but many Hindus consider them manifestations of one supreme reality. The Vedas are among the oldest religious texts.
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