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○ no single theology/scripture
○ no agreements on origin
● It is certain that Hinduism originates in
modern day
the Indus River Valley (Modern Day India
Pakistan)
○ no longer associated with its
hearth in Pakistan
■ Most (82.5%) Hindus are
Indian
The Four Vedas
Rig Veda- This is the
main vedas text and
oldest.
Brahman- The Supreme Vishnu- preserve not Shiva- The destroyer and
being who created the only the earth, but the the restorer.
Universe universe
The Hindu Caste System
-Hinduism is based around a cultural norm of a
caste system. This caste system is deeply rooted
in tradition and linked with Hinduism.
- Hindus believe that all reality -While Hindus see all gods as
is essentially one thing, ultimately one,they do ascribe
therefore from their point of to polytheistic ideals.
view they are monotheistic. Depending on
-They have over 330 million
your point of
Atman: the ultimate view it can be
gods and goddesses in the
Hindu Faith.
reality within. seen as BOTH!!
-Hindus choose to worship
whichever gods they choose.
Diwali-Festival of Lights
Reason: Celebrates victory of good versus evil.
Length: Lasts 5 days
Festivities: Lots of lights and fireworks, and sweets.
Most popular Hinduism holidays. Celebrated by other
religions such as Jains and Sikhs.
Holi-Festival of Color
Reason: Celebrates the death of evil as told in old myth.
Length:Celebrated on the full moon of the month of
Phalgun, or march.
Festivities: Shops are closed for the day and it is a very
happy atmosphere. Bright colors fill the air and are
sprayed on children. Lovers apply color to their lovers.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Reason:This honors the elephant headed god Ganesh
or the son of Shiva. (his birth)
Length:10 day long festival
Festivities: 2-3 months prior a statue is made of him
and flours and rice is presented to him, and he is
floated in the water. Much dancing and singing.
Mandir (public temple) Home Shrine Public Places
-It is communal Worship. -Individual worship to a -Tucked into the side of
-Each temple or Mandir is god. buildings or in trees.
dedicated to a different god. -Daily puja (worship) -Members of community
-Focus of all religious life -Foundation for all family keep it clean.
actions and decision.
Global
Distribution
of Hinduism
-Majority in Asia Pacific,
with a99.3% of hindus
living in in this region.
-The remaining .7% is
distributed throughout
North America, Europe,
Africa, and Latin America.
India Hinduism
Demographic
-There are 828 million
Hindus living in the country of
India.
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