Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic?

There is no simple answer to the question of whether Hinduism is monotheistic, polytheistic, pantheistic, or something else entirely. read more

The term “Hinduism” embraces a wide array of philosophies and practices, and while certain Hindus may think and worship in an essentially monotheistic way, the practices of others may be more readily labeled polytheistic or pantheistic. read more

Hinduism is a religion which incorporates diverse views on the concept of God. Different traditions of Hinduism have different theistic views, and these views have been described by scholars as polytheism, monotheism, henotheism, panentheism, pantheism, monism, agnostic, humanism, atheism or non-theism. read more

Hinduism is neither monotheistic nor polytheistic although it is a convenient way to categorize it. The doctrine of any theism is that the ultimate “irreducible” reality is a personal god, or two, or more. read more

All the little Gods in Hinduism are representations of one Supreme God. In short, Hinduism is monotheistic, with one supreme being. One cannot really describe this supreme being because as it has no form, it is beyond time, space, and causation and cannot be speech. read more

Hinduism is a religion that defies definite classification, and in practice, it has both monotheistic and polytheistic components. With over a billion adherents, many claim that the religion is monotheistic and helmed by the supreme being, Brahma. read more