WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The birthplace of Hinduism is Indus River Valley which runs through northwest India into Pakistan. The Indus Valley civilization, or “Harappan civilization” originated sometime around 4, 500-5, 000 B.C.E. and reached its zenith between 2300 to 2000 BC.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hinduism comes originally from populous India, which is why it is very widespread, with about one billion people. And 92 percent of all Hindus come from India. With more than 3, 500 years, it is also one of the oldest religions with widespread practice today.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hinduism is often regarded as the oldest religion in the world, with roots tracing back to prehistoric times, over 5, 000 years ago.

Detailed explanation-4: -While there is no shortage of historical scholars, sages, and teachers in Hinduism, there is no historical founder of the religion as a whole, no figure comparable to Jesus, the Buddha, Abraham, or Muhammad. As a consequence, there is no firm date of origin for Hinduism, either.