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Hinduism (History (Divided into four castes (-Brahmins (Priests)
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Hinduism
History
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Divided into four castes
-Brahmins (Priests)
-Kshatriyas (Soldiers/ Nobles)
-Vaishyas (Farmers/ Merchants/ Craftspeople)
-Shudras (Servants/ Laborers)
A fifth caste was created, Untouchables (did the dirtiest jobs)
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Sacred Writings
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Mahabharata
tells about civil war between two families, longest poem in the world
Ramayana
exploits of the god Rama, longest poem in the world
Eighteen Puranas
stories about the gods and goddesses, famous heroes, the beginning and end of the world, and the history of humankind
Symbols
Gods and goddesses are represented by pictures, statues and sculptures
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Worship
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Home shrine
offers a Puja (prayers)
brings food, flowers, incense, milk, water, ghee (form of butter)
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Beliefs
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Samsara (cycle of birth, death, rebirth)
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Brahma (creator), Vishnu (preserver), Shiva (destroyer)
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Holidays
Holl
a festive holiday in February or March where people of all castes gather in the streets and throw colored powders at each other to celebrate the pranks Kashrina played as a young man
Diwali
a five day festival of lights held in October or November, honoring the god Rama, where people exchange gifts, eat special foods, and watch firework displays
Dusserha
a ten day festival held in September or October celebrating either the victory of Durga over the Buffalo Demon or the victory of the god Rama over the demon king Ravana