NATIHinduism-Brian


 * Hinduism **

God is the center of religion so we can basically say he was the founder. The religions earliest forms date to 1500 B.C. or earlier.
 * Who was the founder of this religion and in what year?

Some of the religious leaders for the hinduism religion are the Guru or Sage. The place of worship is a temple or home shrine.
 * Who are the religious leaders of this religion?
 * What is the place of worship for this religion?

The religion began in India. Today it is practiced in India, United Kingdom, and the United States. The main beliefs of this religion are reincarnation, karma, and maksa. The ten commitment. They believe that all living things are Brahman or god. Cows are not killed because they represent life.
 * Where did this religion begin and where is it practiced today?
 * What are the main beliefs of this religion?

There is one god but there are three parts. Brahma is creation and the Creative Principle of the Supreme Being. Vishnu maintains the universe and is the eternal Principle of Preservation. Shiva is the Principle of Dissolution and Recreation. They three together are the hindu trinity. The four Vedas, the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and the Artharva Veda. They contain the holy and ancient scriptures, eternal truth, and knowledge in every field of worldly science.
 * Does this religion have a god(s)? Describe the god(s).
 * What is (are) the sacred writing(s) of this religion and what does it contain?

They pray in temples or shrines. Hindus don't eat meat, they believe in reincarnation, karma and they don't kill cows.
 * Describe the religious practices of this religion? How do they worship and how do they practice their beliefs?

Rama Navami is the birthday of Lord Rama and it is in April. Holi is a festival of colors and spring from February to March. Diwali is a festival of lights and laksmi from September to October. And finally Mahashivaratri (Shiva Ratri) is a night sacred to Shiva from February to March.
 * What are the religious festivals? How, when, and why do they celebrate these festivals?


 * What are the main symbols of this religion and what do they represent?

A cow is a symbol of reincarnation. The five forces of nature represent earth, water, fire, air, and ether (sky)