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=//__ ** Hinduism ** __//=

Religion- Hinduism Founder/Year-unknown Place of Worship-Temple/Shrine Religious Leader-Gandhi

** Where did the religion begin and where is it practiced today? **
It began in India and there are a lot of HIndus in India and Nepal.

** The Main Beliefs : **
Braham is the principal source of the universe Don't kill cow- cow is the honored symbol of life Karma- your actions in life will determine your next lifetime Reincarnation- life- death- rebirth cycle

** The gods **
Maya- she is the divine power which brings out the evolution of this present world she represents demons and mythical ability Annapurna- she is the goddess of food, she is empowered with the ability to supply people food Balarma- represents strength, he is a protecter from desires Saraswati- goddess of knowledge, music, and creative arts, dressed in white she holds a map and palm leaf scroll indicating knowledge

** Description of Sacred Writings **
The Vedas- the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda Upanishads- reflect a significant development in Hinduisms, concept of the divine Mahabharata- 15 times longer than the Bible

** Hinduism Practices **
They practice their beliefs in temples, in their home and in outdoor public spaces Worship- involves images of gods, they repeat name of favorite god and repeat mantras or prayer Meditation

** Festivals **
Diwali- October 25 Indian dances with lots of music, Hindu New Year Shivarthi- February to March 13-14, celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva Holi-Festival of colors and spring(February-March)

Symbols
Linga- Flame- when a god appeared as a flame Bindi- Mark worn by many Hindu men and women, female energy protect the women Om- Earth, atmosphere, heaven, three words, three gods and three sacred scripture