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more than 4,000 years. Today, with more than 1 billion followers, in which around 90% of followers lives
in India.
According to Hinduism, three Gods rule the world. Brahma: the creator; Vishnu: the preserver and Shiva:
the destroyer.
Hindus worship many gods and goddesses. Some of the most prominent deities include:
Brahma: the god responsible for the creation of the world and all living things
Shiva: the god that destroys the universe in order to recreate it.
Places of Worship: Hindu worship, which is known as “puja,” typically takes place in the Mandir
(temple). Hindus can also worship at home, and many have a special shrine dedicated to certain gods
and goddesses.
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is a Sanskrit phrase found in Hindu texts such as the Maha Upanishad, which
means "The World Is One Family". The idea of the phrase remains relevant today as it emphasizes a
global perspective, prioritizing the collective well-being over individual or family interests.
Nature worship: Tress like Basils, Banyan Tree, Indian goose Barry, River, rocks/hills,
Animal worship
Hindus believe we have four goals in life: Dharma (conducting ourselves in a way conducive to spiritual
advancement), Artha (the pursuit of material prosperity), Kama (enjoyment of the material world), and
Moksha (liberation from the attachments caused by dependence on the material world and from the
cycle of birth and rebirth).
The Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, 18 Puranas, Ramayana and Mahabharata are also considered
important texts in Hinduism.