Pd5Hinduism_C

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There is no exact founder of Hinduism, but it was founded by a blend of conquered people of the Indus and Aryan beliefs. It was founded over millions of years ago.
 * **Founder of Hinduism**

There are no religious leaders, it is more of a way of life. It consists of thousands of different religious groups that have evolved in India since 1550 BCE.
 * **Religious Leaders**


 * **Place of Worship**
 * Homes
 * Temples
 * Streets
 * Road-side
 * Shrines

It originated in the Indus Valley in modern Pakistan
 * **Where it Began**

Hinduism is practiced in India
 * **Where it Practiced**

There are nine beliefs in the Hinduism religion They worship many Gods for good luck Hindus use a bible, which has a collection of ancient religious writings
 * **Main Beliefs**
 * Karma
 * Soul Reincarnation
 * Endless Cycles of Creation
 * **Gods of HInduis**m
 * Brahman - The creator
 * Vishnu - Savior and protector who reincrnates 10 times
 * Shiva - Destroyer of Evil
 * Surya - God of energy and life
 * Vayu - God of air
 * Agni - God of fire
 * **Sacred Writings**
 * **Religious Practices**
 * Kama Yoga - The yoga of selfless actions
 * Jnana Yoga - Philosophical research and wisdom
 * Astanglrago Yoga - Physical exercise and meditation
 * **Religious Festivals**
 * Lohri - Bonfire festival, celebrated in the Winter
 * Diwaii - Festival of light, it is the biggest Hindu celebration
 * **Hindu religious symbol**
 * Pranava - The most important Hindu symbol, it means supreme infinite reality