Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world, with origins dating back as far as 5500 BCE. It originated on the Indian subcontinent and is now practiced by approximately 900 million adherents worldwide. Hinduism is a diverse system of thought with beliefs that are deeply connected to Indian culture and way of life. It does not have any single founder or religious text but draws from a variety of sources including the Vedas and Upanishads.