Where did the Hindu beliefs come from?

Origins of Hinduism Most scholars believe Hinduism started somewhere between 2300 B.C. and 1500 B.C. in the Indus Valley, near modern-day Pakistan. But many Hindus argue that their faith is timeless and has always existed. Unlike other religions, Hinduism has no one founder but is instead a fusion of various beliefs.

What are the 4 main branches of Hinduism?

Four major traditions are, however, used in scholarly studies: Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism and Smartism. These are sometimes referred to as the denominations of Hinduism, and they differ in the primary deity at the centre of the tradition.

Where do Indian people descend from?

Indian population originated in 3 migration waves from Africa, Iran & Asia. The Indian population originated from three separate waves of migration from Africa, Iran and Central Asia over a period of 50,000 years, scientists have found using genetic evidence from people alive in the subcontinent today.

What is the difference between Hinduism and Dravidian religion?

Dravidians (includes a broad range, to be specific non Indo Europeans) Religion was influenced by Vedic religion. Only the method of worship changed but even Aryans adopted the Dravidian Gods. In short mainstream Hinduism with a skewed generalization is worship of Dravidian Gods in an Aryan way.

What is the origin of the Hindu religion?

True that the Hindu religion presently most accepted, was developed through the Vedic senses cultivated by the so called Aryans. But here the term ‘Aryan’ was just coined by the British Historians in order to divide and rule. The term ‘Arya’ exactly means- a noble one.

Which Dravidian culture preserved the pre-Vedic folk practices?

All Dravidian cultures including Tamil culture preserved the pre Vedic folk practices. The Dravidians followed and still follow the folk religion – which is a mix of Animism, Shamanism and Ancestor worship along with the mother goddess cult. Kiron Krishnan’s answer is disappointingly lopsided and lacks research.

How did the advent of Hinduism change the world?

Actually, the advent of Hinduism did was a very gradual process of evolution. it started as nature worship and by 3000 BC it had evolved to a full way of life with 300 sects all around Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Burma, and westernmost parts of The Uzbeks and Tajiks.