Pd5+Hinduism+E

Hinduism

 * Founder/year- unknown
 * Religious leader- Gandhi
 * Place of Worship- temple or shrine

Where did the religion begin and where is it practiced today?
It began in India and there are a lot of HIndus in India and Nepal.

The Main Beliefs :
Braham is the principal source of the universe don't kill cow- cow is the honored symbol of life karma- your actions in life will determine your next lifetime reincarnation- life- death- rebirth cycle

The gods
Maya- she is the divine power which brings out the evolution of this present world she represents demons and mythical ability Annapurna- she is the goddess of food, she is empowered with the ability to supply people food Balarma- represents strength, he is a protecter from desires Saraswati- goddess of knowledge, music, and creative arts, dressed in white she holds a map and palmleaf scroll indicating knowledge

Description of Sacred Writings
The Vedas- the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda Upanishads- relflect a significant development in Hinduisms, concept of the divine Mahabharata- 15 times longer than the Bible

Hinduism Practices
They practice their beliefs in temples, in their home and in outdoor public spaces Worship- involves images of gods, they repeat name of favorite god and repeat mantras or prayer Meditation

Festivals
Diwalli- October 25 Indian dances with lots of music