Elements of it predate the Vedic period. For instance, a statue of a dancing man from neolithic Harappa is in the same posture as the dancing Nataraja form of the god Shiva.
Hinduism developed from the Vedic religion, which was polytheistic.
the vedic rishis
There are the four Vedas (the Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharvana Vedas) but the period of the development of Hinduism in which they were written (and some time before that) is sometimes referred to as the Vedic period. So, hypothetically, any text from that time could be "Vedic" but as a general rule the Vedic texts are the texts that only come from the four Vedas.
I do not have yes or no answer to this question but The Aayurveda of hinduism is probably the oldest book (more than 10000 years old) which talks about the medicinal plants and herbs. In addition to this the Yogas were also developed in the vedic period.
There are the four Vedas (the Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharvana Vedas) but the period of the development of Hinduism in which they were written (and some time before that) is sometimes referred to as the Vedic period. So, hypothetically, any text from that time could be "Vedic" but as a general rule the Vedic texts are the texts that only come from the four Vedas.
During the Vedic period, hymns and rituals known as the Vedas were compiled into books. There are four main Vedas: Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda. These texts are considered some of the oldest sacred scriptures of Hinduism.
Sanatan Vedic Dharma
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There is no exact date of the begining of Hinduism. It started in the vedic period. The scriptures date around 10000 years ago. So literally it began more than 10000 years ago.
it evolved from the vedic religion in India and it evolved over time
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No. Swami Dayanand is just a follower and preacher of Hinduism. He was a Vedic Philosopher who revived Hinduism with its true Sanatan Vedic philosophy and thought. Hinduism is formed of diverse traditions and has no single founder. Among its direct roots is the historical Vedic religion of Iron Age India and, as such, Hinduism is often called the "oldest living religion" or the "oldest living major religion" in the world.