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}}'''Hinduism''' is one of the world’s oldest religions, originating in the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE or earlier. It is a complex, diverse, and pluralistic tradition with no single founder or unified scripture. Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world, with over a billion adherents, primarily in [[India]] and [[Nepal]].

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'''Hinduism''' is one of the world’s oldest religions, originating in the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE or earlier. It is a complex, diverse, and pluralistic tradition with no single founder or unified scripture. Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world, with over a billion adherents, primarily in [[India]] and [[Nepal]].<ref>https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hinduism</ref>

== Beliefs and Philosophy ==

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* '''Moksha''' – liberation from the cycle of rebirth

Hindus believe in a supreme reality called '''Brahman''', which is eternal and formless but manifests through deities like [[Brahma]], [[Vishnu]], and [[Shiva]].

Hindus believe in a supreme reality called '''Brahman''', which is eternal and formless but manifests through deities like [[Brahma]], [[Vishnu]], and [[Shiva]].<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/beliefs/beliefs_1.shtml</ref>

== Sacred Texts ==

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* '''Smriti''' – "that which is remembered", including the [[Ramayana]], [[Mahabharata]], and the [[Puranas]]

The [[Bhagavad Gita]], a part of the Mahabharata, is among the most revered texts.

The [[Bhagavad Gita]], a part of the Mahabharata, is among the most revered texts.<ref>https://www.learnreligions.com/sacred-texts-of-hinduism-1770309</ref>

== Major Denominations ==

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* '''Smartism''' – liberal worship of five major deities

Each tradition has its unique practices, philosophies, and scriptures.

Each tradition has its unique practices, philosophies, and scriptures.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hinduism/Sects-and-cults</ref>

== Practices ==

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* '''Yoga''' and meditation

* '''Pilgrimage''' to sacred sites

* '''Observance of festivals''' such as [[Diwali]], [[Holi]], and [[Navaratri]]

* '''Observance of festivals''' such as [[Diwali]], [[Holi]], and [[Navaratri]]<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/holydays/holi.shtml</ref>

== Influence ==

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== Global Presence ==

In addition to India and Nepal, large Hindu communities exist in [[Mauritius]], [[Bali (Indonesia)]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Fiji]], the [[United States]], and the [[United Kingdom]].

In addition to India and Nepal, large Hindu communities exist in [[Mauritius]], [[Bali (Indonesia)]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Fiji]], the [[United States]], and the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu_diaspora</ref>

== See Also ==

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~~[[Category:Hinduism]]~~

~~[[Category:Hindu deities]]~~

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 | motto       = "Truth is one, paths are many" (Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti)
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-}}'''Hinduism''' is one of the world’s oldest religions, originating in the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE or earlier. It is a complex, diverse, and pluralistic tradition with no single founder or unified scripture. Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world, with over a billion adherents, primarily in [[India]] and [[Nepal]].
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+'''Hinduism''' is one of the world’s oldest religions, originating in the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE or earlier. It is a complex, diverse, and pluralistic tradition with no single founder or unified scripture. Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world, with over a billion adherents, primarily in [[India]] and [[Nepal]].<ref>https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hinduism</ref>
 == Beliefs and Philosophy ==
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 * '''Moksha''' – liberation from the cycle of rebirth
-Hindus believe in a supreme reality called '''Brahman''', which is eternal and formless but manifests through deities like [[Brahma]], [[Vishnu]], and [[Shiva]].
+Hindus believe in a supreme reality called '''Brahman''', which is eternal and formless but manifests through deities like [[Brahma]], [[Vishnu]], and [[Shiva]].<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/beliefs/beliefs_1.shtml</ref>
 == Sacred Texts ==
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 * '''Smriti''' – "that which is remembered", including the [[Ramayana]], [[Mahabharata]], and the [[Puranas]]
-The [[Bhagavad Gita]], a part of the Mahabharata, is among the most revered texts.
+The [[Bhagavad Gita]], a part of the Mahabharata, is among the most revered texts.<ref>https://www.learnreligions.com/sacred-texts-of-hinduism-1770309</ref>
 == Major Denominations ==
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 * '''Smartism''' – liberal worship of five major deities
-Each tradition has its unique practices, philosophies, and scriptures.
+Each tradition has its unique practices, philosophies, and scriptures.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hinduism/Sects-and-cults</ref>
 == Practices ==
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 * '''Yoga''' and meditation
 * '''Pilgrimage''' to sacred sites
-* '''Observance of festivals''' such as [[Diwali]], [[Holi]], and [[Navaratri]]
+* '''Observance of festivals''' such as [[Diwali]], [[Holi]], and [[Navaratri]]<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/holydays/holi.shtml</ref>
 == Influence ==
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 == Global Presence ==
-In addition to India and Nepal, large Hindu communities exist in [[Mauritius]], [[Bali (Indonesia)]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Fiji]], the [[United States]], and the [[United Kingdom]].
+In addition to India and Nepal, large Hindu communities exist in [[Mauritius]], [[Bali (Indonesia)]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Fiji]], the [[United States]], and the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu_diaspora</ref>
 == See Also ==
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-[[Category:Hinduism]]
-[[Category:Hindu deities]]
-[[Category:Hindu philosophy]]
-[[Category:Hindu festivals]]
-[[Category:Hindu temples]]
-[[Category:Religion]]