The Hindu religion recognizes a single deity, and views other gods and goddesses as manifestations or aspects of that supreme God. As such, Hinduism is:

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Hinduism is henotheistic, meaning it recognizes the existence of multiple gods and goddesses but views them as different forms or aspects of the one supreme God, Brahman. This is different from monotheistic religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism which believe in only one God, and animistic or totemistic religions which typically involve the worship of spirits or animals.

The Hindu Religion Recognizes a Single Deity, and Views Other