CASHinduism-Yanni

=**Hinduism**= The religion is Hinduism. It was founded 5,000 years ago The Religious leader is Ganhdi. Their place of worship is in temples.

=** Region **= The religion started in India. 13% of the world is Hindu. Its one of the oldest religions in the world. It's mainly practice in India and Nepal, but is also practice in other parts of the world.

=** Main Beliefs **= = = They believe in a cycle of endless life if one's self ignores true nature. Women usually conduct a puja. This is when they offer raw rice, flowers, fruits, incense and other items to a certain god. =** Gods **= There are about 27 different gods and goddesses Some are.. Brahma - Creator Vishnu - Sustainer Shiva - Destroyer Saraswati - Knowledge =** Sacred Writings **= The Four Vedas. They contain hymns, rituals, and incantations. They are ancient writings. No one knows who wrote them. =** Practices **= They worship to a certain statue of one of their gods. Most meditate and others pray inside their homes. =** Festivals **= Makara Sankranti- The celebration of the sun's journey. Vasant Panchami- Festival of kites. They fly kites. Holi- it celebrates the onset of spring. They celebrate with throwing color powder and water at each other. Davil- Hindu new year. =** Symbols **= They represent art, sacred objects and rituals. Some are.. Aum Bindi Linga Lotus Pratick Swastika Tilak Tishula Yantra