Hinduism:

Hinduism is the oldest and largest religion in India.

Originated between 4000 and 2500 BCE

Believe in the universal god of Brahman

Over 30,000,000-300,000,000 various Gods

Buddhism:

Developed by Siddhartha Gautama in 535 BCE

Promoted middle way, path to enlightenment

Believed in reincarnation

After many cycles one can reach Nirvana

Jainism:

Vardhamana created Jainism in 420 BCE

Believe in Karma

Follow fruitarianism

Practice non-violence to all creatures

Christianity:

Created in 30+ CE

Breakaway sect of Judaism 2000 years ago

Jesus Christ began preaching Christianity to deciples

"Love thy neighbor" and "turn thy cheek"

Many forms of Christianity

Islam:

Founded in 622 CE by Muhammad the Prophet in Mecca

Youngest of the world's great religions

Five Pillars of Islam

Follow strict monotheism

Believe in Satan who drives people to sin and Hell

Sikhism:

Founded by Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the Punjab area in 1500 CE

The writings consists of hymns/writings of the first 10 Gurus of the religion

Believe in a single formless God with many names

Pray many times a day

Prohibbited from worshipping idols or icons