A Hindu is one who follows certain guidelines of Life and Beyond.
Not necessary to have been born a Hindu.
One need not believe in God even for Atheism is also accepted as a Faith in Hinduism.
However there are certain rules ,qualifications required to study the Vedas, the Sacred Books of the Hindus.
Hindus, though not advocating religious Conversion accepts people from the other Faiths .
There are no ceremonies involved.
Example of this is the worship of Lord Vishnu, by Helidorus, Ambassador to India to Gupta King's court.
He erected a column in tribute to Lord Vishnu and it is called Heliodorous Column![]()
