Should the word Hindu always be capitalized?

The word "Hindu" should always be capitalized when referring to the religion, its followers, or its culture.

Here's why:

* It's a proper noun: "Hinduism" is a proper noun, referring to a specific religion. Proper nouns are always capitalized in English.

* Respectful usage: Capitalizing "Hindu" shows respect for the religion and its followers.

Examples:

* Correct: The temple was built by Hindus.

* Correct: Hinduism is a complex and diverse religion.

* Incorrect: She follows hinduism.

Note:

* The word "hindu" can be used as an adjective, in which case it is not capitalized:

* Example: The temple had a beautiful hindu design.

* When referring to people from India, it's generally better to use "Indian" instead of "Hindu," as many Indians are not Hindu.