The expression "Hindu" is primarily related to one of the major religions of the Indian subcontinent called Hinduism. Hinduism is one of the earliest religions in the world and has numerous complexities, beliefs, and practices. The guidelines of Hinduism find their basis in the religious scriptures like the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas.
In Hinduism, deities such as Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer) are revered worship deities in the religious faith. In addition to these, Hinduism attaches significant importance to the concepts of Rebirth, Karma and Moksha.
At the same time the term 'Hindu' is also applied to people who practice Hinduism or have a cultural identity linked to Hindu traditions.
