NATIHinduism-Brooke


 * HINDUISM

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W ho is the founder of this religion? Where in the world is it practiced today? & Where is it practiced?
It is said that this religion has no founder. This religion is thought to have no beginning. It is possible that India's earliest civilization (in 1,500 BC or earlier) made up this religion to explain everything that happens in life. This religion is practiced mainly in India. 14% of the worlds population are Hindus. //How many hindus in the world?// There are about 900 million of them in the world as of right now.

= = =Gods =

In this religion-Hinduism-they have one main god, his name is **Braman**. **Bramen** is known as the creator. The some other gods are: **Bhairav**-considered to be the incarnation of lord shiva
 * VISHNU**-the preserver
 * SHIVA**-the Destroyer and repairer of the universe
 * Ganesha**-god of beginnings, knowledge, wisdom, intellect, and destroyer of obstacles
 * Lord Hanuman**-symbol of devotion & dedication
 * Lord** **Rama**-symbol of courtesy and virtue
 * Lord Krishna**-the very embodiment of love and divine ecstasy that destroys all rain and offense

//What are the religious Holidays?//
The hindu religion has many holidays just like most religions do. Some of the hindu holidays are as listed below.
 * Divali
 * Holi
 * Raksha

**Divali **
The most important hindu festival is Divali. It celebrates the New Year. It occurs in October & November.

**Holi**
The return of spring is Holi. They celebrate this by splashing colored water on each other. This colorful holiday lasts for five days. Roksha This is a special occasion to celebrate being brother and sister. The sister ties a bracelet to the brothers wrist to show that he shall take care of her.



//Where is this religion practiced? Who is the religious leader? & What are the main beliefs & scriptures?//
This religion is mainly practiced in India. There are some hindus in America too very little but some. 14% of the worlds population are hindus. There are two main religious leaders in hinduism, they are the **Guru who is a spiritual leader.** Another leader is the **Sage who is like a priest.** Also Pandit means priest. The main beliefs are; Reincarnation - After you die you move into a new form which depends on your karma. Karma - The laws of cause and effect. Cast System - When you get placed into a class. (1st class.2nd class.3rd class.....) Varnas - 4 class cast system. Dharma - The path of righteousness and living one's life to the codes of conduct as described by the hindu scriptures. Vedas - There are four, veda means knowledge or wisdom. They contain guides to live a hindu life. Om - Symbol of the absolute. Aum-(pronounced the same as om) - The sound heard in deepest meditation. Deities - Good luck or good luck charms. Samsara - The life cycle of birth, life, death, rebirth. Moksha - Freedom of samsara. Cows - are holy!!!

Holy cow I don't believe it!!!
Whether you believe it or not hindus believe cows are holy. You don't need you eyes checked. COWS COWS COWS are HOLY HOLY HOLY!!!! Guess that explains the expression "HOLY COW"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Religious practices
The hindus practice their religion by meditating and praying. They have to go into a shower-like room and wash before they enter a church. They also take off their shoes too. Could you imagine going into your church bare foot!!:)

=A Religion so different= Though hinduism is so different they are hindus all over the world. All of their gods and all of their beliefs. All of their customs and all of their holidays. They have many differences from all our other religions but they live among us every day.

