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Hinduism (Symbols (Architecture/Design thGB141825 (Carvings of Khajuraho…
Hinduism
Symbols
Namaste
A way of acknowledging the Devine presence inside of you and others
Planets
Believed to have a direct influence on daily life experiences
Architecture/Design
Carvings of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh and Konarak in Orissa
Symbolize an offering to the Gods
Idols/ Statues
Way of expressing devotion to the Gods
Bindi
Rituals
Pilgrimage
Travel to sacred places to deepen spiritual connection
Performing Vows
Puja
The act of Worship. This is a key aspect in Hinduism and can be performed in Temple or at home
Prasada
Given as an offering to the Gods
Non-Human World
Karma
Universal law of Cause and effect
Follows you into your next life
Monotheistic God
Takes on over 33,000 different forms depending on what the person needs in their life
Example: Shiva
Removes all evil from world
Example: Vishnu
God of Protection
Example: Devi
Protector of all that is good and harmonious in the World
No Heaven or Hell in the afterlife
Only rebirth until eventually they achieve Moksha and merge with God
Possession
Means of communicating with deities through a human through a medium. The gods can answer more complex questions
Myths
Reincarnation or Samsara
Soul may go two ways “Way of the Gods,” or “Way of the Ancestors,” Eventually achieve Moksha and merge with God
Puranic myths
Idea that there are four world cycles Yugas, Krita, Treta, Dvapara, and Kali
Indra killing the dragon Vritra
Vritra prevents the monsoon rains from breaking. The monsoon is an important factor in Indian agriculture, and thus the event celebrated in this myth impinges on every Indian’s life
Religious Specialist
Brahman or Priest
Believed to be Pure through Rites of Passage
Representation of God
Role Of Brahman
Take care of Idols/ Deities in Temple
Preform Pujas and Avishay
Perform Rites of Passage for the Community
