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| motto      = "Truth is one, paths are many" (Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti)
| 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]].
'''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 ==
== Beliefs and Philosophy ==
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* '''Moksha''' – liberation from the cycle of rebirth
* '''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]].<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/beliefs/beliefs_1.shtml</ref>
Hindus believe in a supreme reality called '''Brahman''', which is eternal and formless but manifests through deities like [[Brahma]], [[Vishnu]], and [[Shiva]].


== Sacred Texts ==
== Sacred Texts ==
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* '''Smriti''' – "that which is remembered", including the [[Ramayana]], [[Mahabharata]], and the [[Puranas]]
* '''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.<ref>https://www.learnreligions.com/sacred-texts-of-hinduism-1770309</ref>
The [[Bhagavad Gita]], a part of the Mahabharata, is among the most revered texts.


== Major Denominations ==
== Major Denominations ==
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* '''Smartism''' – liberal worship of five major deities
* '''Smartism''' – liberal worship of five major deities


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


== Practices ==
== Practices ==
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* '''Yoga''' and meditation
* '''Yoga''' and meditation
* '''Pilgrimage''' to sacred sites
* '''Pilgrimage''' to sacred sites
* '''Observance of festivals''' such as [[Diwali]], [[Holi]], and [[Navaratri]]<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/holydays/holi.shtml</ref>
* '''Observance of festivals''' such as [[Diwali]], [[Holi]], and [[Navaratri]]


== Influence ==
== Influence ==
Hinduism has had a profound impact on Indian art, culture, architecture, and law. It also gave rise to other religions like [[Buddhism]], [[Jainism]], and [[Sikhism]].<ref>https://www.history.com/topics/religion/hinduism</ref>
Hinduism has had a profound impact on Indian art, culture, architecture, and law. It also gave rise to other religions like [[Buddhism]], [[Jainism]], and [[Sikhism]].


== Global Presence ==
== 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]].<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu_diaspora</ref>
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]].


== See Also ==
== See Also ==