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Hinduism
By: Marilena
The Start
In India, the people created a religion, namely Hinduism. Indian culture changed due to cultural changes and beliefs.
Fun Fact:
Hinduism is the 4th most practiced religion, after Christianity, Islam and Nonreligions.
Who, When?
The Aryans originated Hinduism, bringing it in around 1500 B.C Beliefs are based on the Vedas, their bible
India, where Hinduism began
Look for the orange on the world map!
Christianity
Islam
Nonreligious
Hinduism
This is a chart of the most practiced religions.
Hindus believe in a supreme god by the name of Brahman. They alao believe in several gods/godesses instead of one god. To them, he is limitless and supreme. Hindus have 4 goals in life.
Goals
-Karma, so that when you are reborn, your 2nd life is better.
-Artha, to gain money, homes furniture etc. Although, it is desired lawfully and fairly
Goals
-Moksha, release from the cycle of karma
-Dharma. Learning your life & respecting elders.
Holy sites
There are many holy sites in hinduism, considered temples, places of worship and peace.
Temples
Here are 3 hindu temples:
Temples
Mandir are the common name for hindu temples, like the ones previously listed.
Religious Figures
Ramakrishna, Ramakrishna is a deceased hindu major figure. He was a mystic and yogi, living in the 19th century. He lived from 1836-1856.
Current leaders
The current leaders are traine hindu priests, namely Pujaris.
Festivals, important days: There is the festival of lights, titled Diwali, that lasts from November 3rd to 7th. There is also Navratri, a festival lasting 9-10 days. On the last day of Navratri, there is Dussera, the last day of Navrati
Mystic Beliefs
An important symbol is "Aum" it signifies peace and good things.
Mystic Beliefs
There are rituals, citations and festivals. Some hindus make the decision to abandon their material and social possesions to engage in Sannyasa, which is a monastic practice.
Holy texts, Practices
There is the Vedas, which in a way is there bible. There is the Rigvedas, the oldest and holiest Vedas.
Holy texts, Practices
Fun Fact:
When a hindu dies, they are cremated instead of being buried