Hinduism - An Overview Hinduism is a set of religious customary initiated primarily in the Indian subcontinent. It has no definite single school of thoughts; it follows several schools of thoughts and traditions. Hinduism includes practice of several rituals by its devotees and followers. It has varied sects and diverse philosophies. Majority of the Hindus believe in and follows the Vedanta Philosophy, however Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism are also followed by devotees in large number. It is the third largest religion in the world. It is followed all over the world but mainly it is followed in India. |