Hinduism has no founder, central authority or hierarchy and isn't a proselytising religion. Essentially Hindus believe in Brahman, who is eternal, uncreated and infinite; everything that exists that emanates from Brahman and will ultimately return to it. The multitude of gods and goddesses are mererly manifestations.

Hindus believe that earthly life is cyclical; you are born again and again, the quality of these rebirths being dependent upon your karma (conduct or action) in preious lives. Living a righteous life and fulfilling your dharma will enhances your chandces of being born into a higher caste and better circumstances. Alternatively if enough bad karma has accumulated, rebirth may take animal form.But it is only as a human that you can gain sufficient self-knowledge to escape the cycle of reincarnation and
achieve moksha (liberation). The main gods of Hinduism are Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva - Trimurti.

Hinduism is one of the oldest religions of the world. Majority of Hindus live in India. Nepal is the only Hindu Kingdom. There are about 330 million deities in the Hindu pantheon.