Hinduism
History-Caste study
There are four castes : Brahmins-priests, Kshatriya-soliders and nobles, Vashya- farmers and merchants, Shudra-servants and laborers, untouchables
Every caste has Dharma (duties)
The caste, The untouchables was a caste that was abolished but the people in that class were looked down upon and usuallly lives in rural areas
Beliefs
Concept of God
Symbols
Worship
Holidays
Hindus believe that animals are sacred, so they won't eat them.
They believe in karma, meaning that actions will dictate the next life
They believe in reincarnation
"om" begins hindu prayers
Dussehra, a ten day festival held in September/October, celebrating either the victory of the goddess Durga over the Buffalo Demon or the victory of the god Rama over the demon king Ravana.
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Holl, a festival held in February/March, where people gather in the streets and throw colored powders at each other to celebrate the pranks that Krishna played as a young man.
Diwall, a five day festival of lights held in October/November, honoring the god Rama, where people exchange gifts, eat special foods, and watch the firework display.
Gods and Godedsses shown in images, statues, and sculptures
"om" First sound heard in world
Worship at many special ceremonies for events such as naming of a baby, first haircut, and more
Sacred Thread Ceremony- a 12 year old boy's passage into adulthood
Worship individually in temples or small shrines at home
Shiva - Destruction
Vishnu - Preservation
Brahma - Creator