Hinduism is the oldest religion in India, with its roots dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization around 3300-1300 BCE.

Hinduism is a polytheistic religion with a wide range of beliefs and practices. The central beliefs of Hinduism include reincarnation, karma, moksha, and the existence of multiple gods and goddesses.

Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, is the founder of Buddhism. He lived in India in the 6th and 5th centuries BCE.

The central teachings of Buddhism include the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the concept of Nirvana.

Mahavira is the founder of Jainism. He lived in India in the 6th and 5th centuries BCE.

The central beliefs of Jainism include non-violence, ahimsa, karma, and the existence of multiple gods and goddesses.

Guru Nanak is the founder of Sikhism. He lived in India in the 15th and 16th centuries CE.

The central beliefs of Sikhism include the belief in one God, the Guru Granth Sahib, the Khalsa, and the concept of seva.

The Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita are all sacred texts of Hinduism.

The Tripitaka, Dhammapada, and Lotus Sutra are all sacred texts of Buddhism.

The Agamas, Jain Sutras, and Tattvartha Sutra are all sacred texts of Jainism.

The Guru Granth Sahib is the sacred text of Sikhism.

Hinduism is the largest religion in India, with over 80% of the population identifying as Hindu.

Islam is the second largest religion in India, with over 14% of the population identifying as Muslim.

Christianity is the third largest religion in India, with over 2% of the population identifying as Christian.