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Hinduism is the principal religion followed in India. It is exemplified by a caste system and belief in rebirth. It is a body of common philosophical and religious beliefs and cultural practices followed in India and characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being of many forms and natures. Some other countries of the Indian sub continent like Nepal and Bangladesh have their religious beliefs rooted in Hinduism. It is a very old religion which can be dated back to thousand of years ago much before the birth of Christ. Nowadays, the way Hinduism is practiced varied from state to state in India. Every community has its own different ways of worshipping but essentially they are the same and their beliefs have a common root. |
| Origin Of Hinduism |
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Hinduism is believed to have been originated by the civilization on the bank of river Indus many a thousand years ago. It dates back to the Early Vedic Age and Later Vedic Age.Since its inception it has seen many changes. The way of performing rituals have changed.Some practices like animal sacrifice came into practice in the Later Vedic Age. Caste system also crept in the religion. |
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| About Hindu Gods |
There are around more several million Gods and Goddesses in the Hindu Mythology
Hindus pray the forces of nature like sun, wind etc.
Some beasts like the snake are also treated like agents of God
Pet animal like cow is treated like a holy animal
Characters of the epics like the Mahabharata, the Ramayana are also worshipped
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| Salient features of Hinduism |
Hindus have faith in Brahman, the universal soul.
Hinduism has no single founder or prophets
The laws of Hinduism are written by Rishis and munis(saints) who used to have a direct conversation with God through meditation
Hindus believe in the law of Karma
Hindus believe in the principle of reincarnation and the cycle of life after death
In India,a majority of the people are Hindus. Nepal is a Hindu nation
Most of the Gods take form from the forces of nature.
Dieties like Durga,Krishna,Ram,Hanuman are worshipped
Hinduism segments the society into various castes.
The Hindus believe in idol-worship.
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