Hinduism
Name of the Gods:
The three most important gods are:
The three most important gods are:
- Brahman-known as the creator!
- Vishnu-known as the preserver!
- Shiva-known as the destroyer!
- Saraswathi-known as the goddess of wisdom!
- Lakshimi-known as the goddess of wealth!
- Parwati-regarded as a representation of Shaktiiiiiiiiiiii!
- Ganesha-son of Shiva and Parvati!
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Holy Book
The holy book is named Vedas. Hinduism does not possess a single book like the Koran in Islam or Bible in Christianity, but they do use a number of holy books such as the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana. Also, these books depend upon the journey of life where a person has a spiritual inclination then the Bhagavad Gita would be appropriate.
On the other hand the Ramayana is used by the commoners who are unable to
understand the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita.
The holy book is named Vedas. Hinduism does not possess a single book like the Koran in Islam or Bible in Christianity, but they do use a number of holy books such as the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana. Also, these books depend upon the journey of life where a person has a spiritual inclination then the Bhagavad Gita would be appropriate.
On the other hand the Ramayana is used by the commoners who are unable to
understand the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita.
The Hindu Temple
The Hindu temple is where Hindu people pray. There are 5 parts of the Hindu temple :
The shrine room has pictures or sculptures of Hindu gods/goddesses.
The Hindu temple is where Hindu people pray. There are 5 parts of the Hindu temple :
The shrine room has pictures or sculptures of Hindu gods/goddesses.
- There is a passage for processions.
- There is a main entrance which is facing east to the rising sun.
- Sthambha is a pillar with carvings of Hindu gods/goddesses
- There is a congregation hall that's where worshippers pray.
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The Hindu Symbol
The symbol of Hinduism is called "Om". It means peace.
The symbol "Om" is used in usually in India and Nepal.
There are about 10 other symbols.
The symbol of Hinduism is called "Om". It means peace.
The symbol "Om" is used in usually in India and Nepal.
There are about 10 other symbols.
Countries where Hindus live.
Clothing:
Woman:
Woman:
- The names of the different women clothing are called the: Sari, Choli, Salwaar Kanaey and Lengha.
- The names of the different men clothing are called the: Sherwani, Lengi, Dhoti and kurta pajama.
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Most important festivals in Hinduism:
*Diwali is the most important festival. It's the festival of lights. People celebrate Diwali this year the 3rd of November. Diwali is a festival where people tell different myths and stories. They also enjoy seeing the fireworks before they go to bed.
*Durga Puja, Dusshera & Navaratri is the festival where Hindus celebrate 10 days with song, ceremonies, rituals, dances, feasts and fasting. They celebrate how thankful they are to the goddess Durga.
*Diwali is the most important festival. It's the festival of lights. People celebrate Diwali this year the 3rd of November. Diwali is a festival where people tell different myths and stories. They also enjoy seeing the fireworks before they go to bed.
*Durga Puja, Dusshera & Navaratri is the festival where Hindus celebrate 10 days with song, ceremonies, rituals, dances, feasts and fasting. They celebrate how thankful they are to the goddess Durga.
5 Things not to do in India:
- Don't wear tight clothing.
- Don't use shoes when you're inside.
- Don't give anything or eat with you're left hand.
- Don't point you're feet at ANYONE.
- Don't be sad by questions.
Coooooool Facts
Hinduism doesn't have a founder or any prophets!
Hinduism has 7 gods/goddesses!
Hinduism is the 3rd largest religion!
13% of people on earth are Hindus!
Hinduism doesn't have a founder or any prophets!
Hinduism has 7 gods/goddesses!
Hinduism is the 3rd largest religion!
13% of people on earth are Hindus!