Pd3+Hinduism+D

=HINDUISM! =

WHO, WHEN AND WHERE?
=== Hinduism is a very difficult religion to claim. Actually, its not in the same sense as a religion, but more of a way of life. It wasn't specifically founded by any person, but a group of people. They founded it out of the Indus and Aryan beliefs, about 4000 B.C. It is the oldest religion, and began in North India. ===

 **Leading someone with something as important as religion is a big responsibility. Some of these people who take on this responsibility in Hinduism, are priests, also known as Pandits. They also have someone called a basada.** There is also Gandhi. Gandhi was a spiritual person, who helped lead people into Hinduism. He helped lead people out of British rule, using nonviolent resistance. He made it so Hindu's and Muslims could live together in peace.

PLACES OF WORSHIP.
They worship in temples. This is not required though. People come here for festivals, or something special. The priests leads the church, with his helpers. They sing hymns, called bhajans. Or, you could worship from home. They have a decorated shrine, that is t he alter or worship. Puja, is what worship at home is called. They place all their offerings somewhere near the shrine. They then do sixteen steps. -seating of the deity -welcoming of the deity -offering water to wash feet -offering water to wash hands -offering water to sip and rinse the mouth -providing a bath -offering fresh clothes and decorations -offering fresh sacred thread -offering aromatic substances -offering flowers