Random Musings of a Technocrat

India and Hinduism: A Journey Through Time India’s story cannot be told without Hinduism. From ancient sacred rivers to modern cityscapes, the threads of Hindu faith are woven into the nation’s history and daily life. It is a tale of magnificent temples and timeless traditions, but also of social challenges and political upheavals. In this narrative journey, we explore how Hinduism evolved within India from antiquity to the present – highlighting both its uplifting contributions and its more turbulent chapters. The tone is balanced and welcoming, painting a picture of a living tradition that has shaped (and been shaped by) one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Ancient Origins: Birth of a Tradition Hinduism is often called the world’s oldest living religion . Its roots stretch back over 4,000 years, emerging from the prehistoric beliefs of the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2500–1500 BCE) in what is now India and Pakistan [ 1 ] ​ . Archaeologists have unearthed terracotta figur...