Pd7Hinduism_B


 * Founder :There was no founder, it developed out of Brahminism and it is the oldest religion may date back to prehistoric times
 * Religious leaders :Hinduism doesn't have a hierarchical authority structure or a leader in the family tree in Hinduism. As do some religions.
 * Place of Worship :They have a small everyday shrine that they go to in there house in a recess (small space), they can also go to a worship place called a Temple.
 * Where it began :It began in India and is mostly practiced there today.
 * Main Beliefs : The Hindu people believe that there are many gods and godess and they also believe in life after death.
 * Gods : this religion is polytheistic (believe in more than one god). click on link for [|top gods].
 * Sacred Writings : Their sacred writings are called Vedas and they are written in Sanskirt. They are said to be the most ancient writings in Hinduism. There are four different parts to the Vedas Rig-Veda, Sama-Veda, Atharva-Veda,and Yajur-Veda.
 * Religious Practices :1.Worship:(called Puig) they pay in their shrine. 2.creamation:The dead are burned not buried.
 * Religious Festivals :1. Lohri: the bonfire festival. 2. [|Click here] to see more
 * [[image:aum.jpg]]Symbol : Aum is what the symbol is called. It's the sound heard inn deepist meditation and is also said to be the name most suited for a god.
 * By: Gavin Canfield
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