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  2. Hinduism - Wikipedia

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    Hinduism is the world's third-largest religion, with approximately 1.20 billion followers, or around 15% of the global population, known as Hindus. [26] [web 2] [web 3] It is the most widely professed faith in India, [27] Nepal, Mauritius, and in Bali, Indonesia. [28]

  3. Hinduism ‑ Origins, Facts & Beliefs - HISTORY

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    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.

  4. Hinduism, major world religion originating on the Indian subcontinent and comprising several and varied systems of philosophy, belief, and ritual.

  5. Hinduism Basics - Hindu American Foundation

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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.

  6. Hinduism - World History Encyclopedia

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    Hinduism is both a religion and a philosophical system advocating a belief in Eternal Order and Ultimate Reality which an individual must recognize in order to live a meaningful life. What does the term "Hinduism" mean?

  7. Hinduism - Beliefs, Practices, & History | Britannica

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    Hinduism - Beliefs, Practices, & History: More strikingly than any other major religious community, Hindus accept—and indeed celebrate—the organic, multileveled, and sometimes pluralistic nature of their traditions.

  8. Introduction to Hinduism for Beginners - Learn Religions

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    Hinduism is a conglomeration of religious, philosophical, and cultural ideals and practices that originated in India thousands of years before the birth of Christ. Hinduism remains the dominant faith practiced in India and Nepal today.

  9. Hinduism - Origins, Beliefs, Practices | Britannica

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    Hinduism - Origins, Beliefs, Practices: The history of Hinduism in India can be traced to about 1500 bce. Evidence of Hinduisms early antecedents is derived from archaeology, comparative philology, and comparative religion.

  10. The History and Origins of Hinduism - Learn Religions

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    It is widely accepted that Hinduism is the oldest of the world's religions, but there is no known historical figure credited with being its founder. Hinduism's roots are diverse and are likely a synthesis of various regional tribal beliefs.

  11. What is Hinduism? - BBC Bitesize

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    Hinduism is over 4,000 years old, making it one of the world's oldest religions. It is made up of a variety of different religious beliefs and practices. It originated near the Indus River in...