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  1. Historical Vedic religion - Wikipedia

    The historical Vedic religion is now generally accepted to be a predecessor of modern Hinduism, but they are not the same because the textual evidence suggests significant differences between the two.

  2. Vedic religion | Origins, Beliefs & Practices | Britannica

    Vedic religion, the religion of the ancient Indo-European-speaking peoples who entered India about 1500 bce from the region of present-day Iran. It takes its name from the collections of sacred texts known …

  3. Vedas | Religion | Dictionary.com

    Nov 21, 2025 · The Vedas are the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, made up of a large collection of ancient Sanskrit compositions known as śruti — meaning “what is heard” — and considered to be …

  4. Vedic religion: Significance and symbolism - Wisdom Library

    Dec 5, 2025 · Vedic religion, rooted in the Vedas, is a foundational spiritual tradition in India, influencing Hinduism and related religions. It emphasizes rituals, philosophical inquiry, and a complex …

  5. Vedic Heritage Portal | Vedic Heritage Portal

    5 days ago · This portal will be a one-stop solution for the user, who would like to search any information regarding the Vedic heritage, be it the abstract oral traditions, or the textual tradition in the form of …

  6. The Vedas - World History Encyclopedia

    Jun 9, 2020 · The Vedic Period (circa 1500 - circa 500 BCE) is the era in which the Vedas were committed to writing, but this has nothing to do with the age of the concepts or the oral traditions …

  7. Vedic Period - New World Encyclopedia

    The Vedic Period (or Vedic Age) (c. 1500 – c. 500 B.C.E.) is the period in the history of India during which the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, were being composed.

  8. The Evolution of Vedic Religion: From Rigveda to Modern Hinduism

    Jun 15, 2025 · What is the origin of the Vedic religion? The Vedic religion originated with the composition of the Rigveda around 1500 BCE in the Indian subcontinent, focusing on nature worship and fire rituals.

  9. Vedic religion | Research Starters - EBSCO

    The spread of Aryan culture fostered the spread of the Vedic religion. The Aryan's Vedic worship centered on four sacred liturgical materials known as the Vedas. The Vedas were created sometime …

  10. Vedic Religion - The Spiritual Life

    The historical Vedic religion (Vedism or ancient Hinduism) refers to the religious ideas and practices among most Indo-Aryan-speaking peoples of ancient India