Hindiorigin
Hindiorigin is a term used in scholarly and public discussions to describe the origins and historical development of Hinduism and Hindu identity. The concept encompasses religious beliefs, practices, literature, philosophy, and regional traditions that have formed over millennia in the Indian subcontinent and among its global diaspora. Etymologically, it combines Hindu with origin to indicate inquiry into where Hindu traditions began and how they evolved.
Scholars typically trace Hindiorigin to the late Bronze Age, with early influences from the Vedic religion
The term also invites discussion of competing origin theories, including debates over continuity from pre-Vedic practices
Beyond the subcontinent, Hindiorigin notes the spread of Hindu ideas to Nepal, Bali, and diaspora communities,
See also: Hinduism; Indus Valley Civilization; Vedas; Bhakti movement.