Hinduism likely originated around 7000 BC in the Indus Valley Civilization, which peaked around 2000 BC. Its development lacked a single founder, allowing the religion to evolve freely and adapt over time. This absence of a specific initiator has provided Hinduism with a distinctive advantage in its growth and evolution.

Hindutva, introduced by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in 1923, embodies a nationalist ideology emerging from Hinduism, emphasizing a collective cultural identity. While attempting to secularize and include all Indian-born communities, it excludes foreign religions. Savarkar defines it as a broader cultural concept distinguished from the religious nuances of Hinduism, though it risks undermining India’s pluralism.