Pd5+Hinduism+F

=Hinduism= The religion is Hinduism. It was founded 5,000 years ago The Religious leader is Ganhdi. Their place of worship is in temples.

= Region = The religion started in India. 13% of the world is Hindu. Its one of the oldest religions in the world. Its mainly practice in India and Nepal, but is also practice in other parts of the world.

= Main Beliefs = = = They Believe in a cycle of endless life if one's self ignores true nature. Women usally conduct a puja. This is when they offer raw rice, flowers, fruits, incense and other items to a certain god. = Gods = There is about 27 different gods and goddesses Some are.. Brahma - Creator Vishnu - Sustainer Shiva - Destroyer Saraswat i- Knowledge = Sacred Writings = The Four Vedas. They contain hymns, rituals, and incantations. They are ancient writings. No one knows who wrote them. = Practices = They worship to a certain statue of one of their gods. Most Menatate and others pray inside their homes. = Festivals = Makara Sankranti- The celebration of the sun's journey. Vasant Panchami- Festival of kites. They fly kites. Holi- it celebrates the unset of spring. They celebrate with throwing color powder and water at each other. = Symbols = They represent art, sacred objects and rituals. Some are.. Aum Bindi Linga Lotus Pratick Swastika Tilak Tishula Yantra