Followers are called Hindus
Origin:
- Began in India around 5500-2600 B.C.E.
Core Beliefs:
- Dharma(duty)
- Karma and Samsara(action)
- Varna(responsibility regarding class)
- Purushartha(human goals)
- Atman(Atman)
- The four classes
- Three man gods; millions of gods exist
God(s):
- 3 main gods(Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
- Millions of gods
Worship Building:
- Hindu Temple
Sacred text:
- The four Vedas(The Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads)
Afterlife:
- Reincarnation until Karma is paid, then you reach Nirvana(nothingness)
Leaders:
- Adi Shankaracharya
- Sri Ramanujacharya
Celebrations:
- Diwali(festival of lights)
- Holi(New Year)
- Dusserah(good over evil)
Divisions:
- None

Hinduism