> The term "pagan" historically referred to individuals who practiced polytheistic religions outside of the major world religions Not really, all nature worshi

> The term "pagan" historically referred to individuals who practiced polytheistic religions outside of the major world religions Not really, all nature worshippers have been called pagans by followers of Abrahamic religions. "Major/minor" is a modern concept, the original idea was of true believer and heathen – Religion was never a democracy > Hindus worship Brahman ultimately. Also the "idols" are not seen as the deity but a physical representation that helps worshiping the deity. Talk to 10 Hindus and you will get 20 definitions of Hinduism. Not surprising, when considering its 4000 year old roots and its practice in an ultra-diverse society.