NATIHinduism-Matt+A.

=**(Mrs. T ok with NO pic) Who was the founder of hinduism and in what year?**=

No single founder originally used by the Aryans in 1500 B.C. or earlier. It was founded in India's river valley about 4000 years ago.

There are many religious leaders but here are two leaders. Guru- spitrul teacher transmites wisdom of a spericthal study and medition to help people get closer to in lightinment. Sage- Wise person who is the shamen [priest] women can be shamen also but god is always with them.
 * Who Are The Religious Leaders Of This Religion?**

There are two ways. ====Worship at home- In a room at a hindu household you will find shrines==== and candles and a statue in front of where they kneel down to pray. ====Worship at a temple- before you walk in to a temple you have to wash your==== feet and once you have done that know you can enter the temple once you enter the temple there is space provided to kneel down in front of a shrine.
 * what is the place of worship of this religion?**

**Where did this religion begin? Where is this practice today?** = = It is mainly practice in India,United Kingdom,and United States. Almost 900 million people study this religion today.

Karma- All life is scared. Reincarnation- Is when a good person dies there soul should live on. Deties- good luck
 * What Is The Main Beliefs Of This Religion?**

Yes, they have 3 major gods they are- 1.Brahman-Creater. 2.Vishua-The preserver. 3.shivua-the destory and recreater.
 * Does This Religion Have A God/Gods? Describe The God/Gods?**

=**What is (are) the scared writings of this religion (bible,koran,and etc.)? What do they contain?**= Sanskrit and vedas are the scared writings of hinduism. And the they contain guides to daily life of a hindu.

=**Describe the religious practices of this religion. How do they worship? How do they practice their beliefs?**= The hindus pray and meditatie. They wash before entering a temple and take off their shoes before entering a temple. And they pray to many gods.

=**What Are The Religious Festivals? How,When,And Why Do They Celebrate These Festivals?**= They celebrate Chum,Mahakumbh,Mela,and Rashka bandin-Holi return of spring.

=**What Are The Main Symbols Of This Religion?What Do They Mean?**= The main symbol is Aum.It is the sound heard in deepest meditation.