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Hinduism is a major world religion originating on the Indian subcontinent and comprising several and varied systems of philosophy, belief, and ritual. If the Indus valley civilization (3rd–2nd millennium BCE) was the earliest source of Hindu traditions, then Hinduism is the oldest living religion on Earth.

Hinduism, the world's oldest religion, is a diverse compilation of traditions and philosophies, ranking as the third-largest religion globally.

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Hinduism, also known as Sanatana Dharma, is the world’s oldest living religion. It is a natural religion, meaning its philosophies and practices are considered universally accessible through sincere study, reason, and experience apart from special revelation. Hinduism is also an indigenous religion made up of a diverse family of philosophies and traditions that have been practiced primarily ...

Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world, originating in Central Asia and the Indus Valley, still practiced in the present day. The term Hinduism is what is known as an exonym (a name given by others...

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What you will learn What Hinduism is — and why "Sanatana Dharma" is the truer name The major gods and goddesses, and how one supreme Brahman underlies them The four Vedas, the Upanishads, the Itihasas and the Puranas — in plain English Core concepts: dharma, karma, moksha, samsara, yoga How Hindus worship — at home and at the temple — and the major festivals On this page Foundations of ...

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Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia, is devoted to educating the public about all aspects of Hinduism ranging from history and philosophy to current events that impact Hindus. We are the only online Hindu encyclopedia that provides the public with a traditional perspective on our religion and way of life.