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  1. Hinduism - Wikipedia

    • Hinduism is an umbrella-term for a broad range of Indian religious and spiritual traditions (sampradayas) that are unified by the concept of dharma ('Hindu dharma'), a universal order maintained by its followers through rituals and righteous living. The word Hindu is an exonym, and while Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, it has also … See more

    ClassificationIndian religion
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    TheologyPolytheism
    Etymology

    The word Hindū is an exonym, and is derived from the Sanskrit root Sindhu, believed to be the name of the Indus River in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent.
    The … See more

    Definitions

    "Hinduism" is an umbrella-term, referring to a broad range of sometimes opposite and often competitive traditions. The term "Hinduism" was coined in Western ethnography in the 18th century and refers to the fusio… See more

    Diversity and unity

    Hindu beliefs are vast and diverse, and thus Hinduism is often referred to as a family of religions rather than a single religion. Within each religion in this family of religions, there are different theologies, practices, a… See more

     
  1. History of Hinduism - Wikipedia

  2. Hinduism | Origin, History, Beliefs, Gods, & Facts | Britannica

  3. Hinduism in India - Wikipedia

    Hinduism is the largest and most practised religion in India. [1] [2] About 80% of the country's population identified as Hindu in the last census. India contains …

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    • Hinduism - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …

      Hinduism (/ ˈ h ɪ n d u ɪ z əm /) [1] is an Indian religion, a religious and universal order or way of life afterwards. [note 1] As a religion, it is the world's third …

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      • Hinduism ‑ Origins, Facts & Beliefs - HISTORY

        Oct 6, 2017 · Hinduism is a compilation of many traditions and philosophies and is considered by many scholars to be the world’s oldest religion, dating back more than 4,000 years. Today it is the third ...

      • Hinduism - Beliefs, Practices, & History | Britannica

      • Hinduism - Origins, Beliefs, Practices | Britannica

      • What is Hinduism? - Center for Religious & Spiritual Life

      • BBC - Religions - Hinduism: At a Glance

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