HinduismDPD2

= Hinduism = By: Britney Smith



__﻿History-__ 80% of Hindus are in India. Began 4,000 years ago in Indus River Valley. They believe in gods in many different forms. Hinduism is formed by many different belief systems. The Caste System.

__Beliefs-__ Power of Brahman. They believe that cows are the signs of goodness, also that rivers are sacred. They believe that Vishnu (a god) is a preserver, Shiva (another god) is the Destroyer, Ganesha (an other god) is the destroyer of obstacles. They also believe in Karma which is if you do something bad, something bad will happen to you, or if you do something good, something good will happen to you. Also, Samara which is the cycle of birth, death, rebirth. Then Moksa is the freedom from samara, when you are not reincarnated.

__Spiritual Places-__ Ganges River- a river that they think washes away the bad. Mandir- their temple where they pray. Shrines- they place in their homes. Statues- they are treated like living people.

__Sacred Writings-__ Vedas is their book. Written in sanskrit, ancient texts. Made with stories, myths, and legends, and how the Hindus are supposed to live. Mahabharata- Longest poem.

__ Spiritual __ __Leaders-__ Gandhi- one of the most memorable Hindu. He did a lot for his people in India. Ganesha- destroyer of obstacles. Brahma- the creator. Vishnu- preserver. Shiva- destroyer.



Traditions and Holidays- They honor their siblings, Divalli (festival of lights), Holi (return of spring).