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= H i  n d u i s m = Founder:
 * There is no record of the founder or of the year Hindusim began, due to how old this religion is. Deveoloped out of Brahaminism
 * Religious Leader: Shankaracharya
 * Place of worship: Typically, the ideal place of worship was at either a decorated alter or shrine in the center of a persons home. Away from home, Hindu's worshiped at a temple.

Religion:
 * The religion was started in India. 80% practice here in India. The top ten countries Hinduism is practiced in is
 * India
 * Nepal
 * Bangladesh
 * Indonesia
 * Sri Lanka
 * Pakistan
 * Malaysia
 * United States of America
 * South Africa
 * Myahmar

Main Beliefs:
 * The Hindu's believe in a one, all persaive Supreme Being
 * The divinity of the four Veda's, the world's most ancient scripture is an important belief.
 * Hindu's believe that the universe undergoes endless cycles or recreation.
 * Hindu's believe in karma, the law of cause and effect by which each individual creates their own destiny by their actions, words, and thoughts.
 * Hinduism religion has a major belief that the soul goes through reincarnation.
 * Another belief is that divine beings exist in unseen worlds and that temple worship, rituals, sacraments, and personal devotionals create a communion with these Deva's and gods.
 * The last belief of many is that Hindu's treasure the thought of all life being sacred.

Gods:
 * The Hinduism religion has many gods. A few of these are,
 * Shiva- The Destroyer
 * Lakshmi- Wealth
 * Brahma- Creator
 * Vishnu- Sustainer
 * Saraswati- Knowledge

Sacred Writings:
 * The primary texts of Hinduism are the Veda's.
 * Rig Veda
 * Sama Veda
 * Yajur Veda
 * Atharva Veda
 * These are the four Veda's. Inside them contain hymns, incantations, and rituals from Ancient India.
 * The Book of the Dead, the I Ching, and the Aveseta are the most ancient religious texts in exsistince.

Practices: Temples are another place where Hindu's can pray to their gods.
 * They worship their gods with scriptures and images of the Gods in home shrines.
 * Most Hindu's pray to a diety, which is usually kept in a spot at home.
 * They pray be kneeling and folding their hands.
 * Making offerings like berries, grains, and vegetables was a common practice.

Festivals: Symbol:
 * Allahbad- Millions of Hindu's, pilgrims, and people from around the world converge for the Mahakumbah mela. This is the great Indian bathing festival.
 * Diwali- This is one of the biggest festivals of the Hindu's which is celebrated with great enthusiasm. The festival is celebrated for 5 continuous days where the third day is the main festival day, or the "Festival of Lights" Fireworks are normally associated and displayed with this day. Peoples windows become bright with light as everything is illuminated.
 * The Om is the most important symbol in Hinduism. It's included in every prayer and hymn. It can be located in shrines and temples.