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Hinduism

The Caste System

Hindus have the caste system which is a social ranking. Highest up is the Brahmin's which are religious officials and priests. Next there's the Kshatriya's which are warriors and rulers. Then there's the Vaishya's which are craftsmen, traders, merchants, and farmers. Then there's the Shudra's which are peasants, and servants. At the bottom there are the untouchables the aren't associated with the rest of the caste. You are born into each class. The only way to move up the caste system is to be reincarnated into a different caste.



Hinduism Beliefs

Hindu's believe in Samara which is the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

They believe that every living thing has a part of Brahman in it.

They believe that trees are the giver of life and shelter.

Hindu's believe that water is spiritual.

They believe that souls are eternal and everlasting.

They think cows are sacred.

Hindu Traditions Girls where a dot on their forehead and guys where a tilak, they do this for good luck.

Before entering a mandir they take off their shoes, and they wash them.

Hindu Holidays Hindus have divali which is a festival of lights. It lasts For 7 days.

Holi is the return of spring. They splash colored water and powder on each other.

Holi.

They also celebrate Ganesha Carturthi which is the god Ganesha.



Ganesha

Sacred Writings Their holy book is called vedas, it is a collection of stories.The vedas are written in sanskrit, which is the oldest language.

Their longest poem is Mahabartha.

History 80% of people in India are Hindus. Hinduism is the oldest religion. They celebrate nature and spirits. Hinduism is a polytheistic religion. They have gods in many forms. They have hundreds of gods. Their supreme god is Brahma. They worship either by themselves or with family. Their place of worship is called a mandir. Hinduism does not have a founder.

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