Aug 28, 2024, 10:30 PM IST
(circa 2000-1500 BCE) Originating in the Indian subcontinent, Hinduism is often regarded as the world's oldest religion, with a rich tapestry of rituals, philosophies, and traditions.
(circa 1500-1200 BCE) Founded by the prophet Zoroaster in ancient Persia, this religion centers on the duality of good and evil and the concept of free will.
(circa 1500-1200 BCE) Judaism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions, originating in the Near East, with the Torah as its central text.
(circa 1000 BCE) Indigenous to Japan, Shinto is centered around the worship of kami (spirits) and the veneration of nature and ancestors.
(circa 600 BCE) Originating in China, Taoism emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao, the fundamental nature of the universe.
(circa 600 BCE) Jainism, founded in India, teaches non-violence, truth, and asceticism, with an emphasis on the liberation of the soul.
(circa 6th century BCE) Founded by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) in India, Buddhism focuses on the path to enlightenment through practices like meditation and ethical living.
(circa 6th century BCE) Confucianism, also from China, is a philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, focusing on morality, family loyalty, and social harmony.
(circa 1000 BCE) Practiced in ancient Greece, this religion involved the worship of a pantheon of gods and goddesses, each with distinct personalities and domains.