Pd4+Hinduism+B

= HINDUISM=

//Who is the founder of this religion? Where in the world is it practiced today? & Where is it practiced?//
It is said that this religion has no founder. This religion is thought to have no beginning. It is possible that India's earliest civilization (in 1,500 BC or earlier) made up this religion to explain everything that happens in life. This religion is practiced mainly in India. 14% of the worlds population are Hindus. //How many hindus in the world?// There are about 900 million of them in the world as of right now.

 //What is the place of worship? & Who are the religious leaders?//
 In this religion-Hinduism-they have one main god, his name is **Braman**. **Bramen** is known as the creator. The some other gods are: **Bhairav**-considered to be the incarnation of lord shiva
 * VISHNU**-the preserver
 * SHIVA**-the Destroyer and repairer of the universe
 * Ganesha**-god of beginnings, knowledge, wisdom, intellect, and destroyer of obstacles
 * Lord Hanuman**-symbol of devotion & dedication
 * Lord** **Rama**-symbol of courtesy and virtue
 * Lord Krishna**-the very embodiment of love and divine ecstasy that destroys all rain and offense

HOLIDAYS
 The hindu religion has many holidays just like most religions do. Some of the hindu holidays are as listed below.
 * Divali
 * Holi
 * Raksha

Divali
The most important hindu festival is Divali. It celebrates the New Year. It occurs in October & November.

Holi
The return of spring is Holi. They celebrate this by splashing colored water on each other. This colorful holiday lasts for five days.

Roksha
This is a special occasion to celebrate being brother and sister. The sister ties a bracelet to the brothers wrist to show that he shall take care of her.