Welcome to the World of Hinduism
Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Today, with about 900 million followers, Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam. Roughly 95 percent of the world's Hindus live in India.
Key Aspects of Hinduism
- Belief in one Supreme Being with multiple manifestations
- The concept of Dharma (duty/ethics)
- The law of Karma
- Reincarnation and the cycle of rebirth
- The ultimate goal of Moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth)
Brahma (Creator)
Vishnu (Preserver)
Shiva (Destroyer)