HINDUISM

The cultural, philosophical and religious complex developed in the Indian subcontinent as a long tradition may be termed as Hinduism. Vedas are the original basis of the tradition and the development of thought processes. Later upanishads played a very important role in elaborating Hinduism. The ultimate universal body Bramhah and the trinity of Gods who originated from Bramhah namely Bramha, Vishnu and Maheswar are of basic importance. Thousands of Gods, Goddesses, incarnations, life stories, events, philosophical texts and religious symbols along with innumerable myths and legends have enriched Hinduism in last three or four millennium years. 

It may also be termed as a multi disciplinary religious system known as Sanatan Dharma, a tradition of religious thoughts and philosophies based on the writings, teachings and accumulation of age old experiences of sages and scholars. See Hindu.