 Originated in Northern India

 Hindu.
 World`s oldest religion.
 Third largest religion behind christianity
and islam.
 95% of the worlds hindus live in India.
 No specific founder.
 Hinduism is unique in that it’s not a single
religion but a compilation of many traditions
and philosophies.
 The word hindu is derived from the sanskrit
word sindhu which is the local name for
indus river that flows through the north
western part of the indian subcontinent,
sindhu also means sea. The word hindu or
indu was used by greeks to denote the
country and people living beyond the indus
river.
 Hinduism has no founder, hinduism was
founded as a culture not a religion, and it
soon became a popular religion.
 Om (or Aum, ॐ)-
is the sacred
sound symbol that
represents
Universe.
 Represent God in
the three aspects
of Brahman (A),
Vishnu (U) and
Shiva (M).
 Hinduism has over 1.1 billion adherents
worldwide (15–16% of world's
population). Nepal (81.3%) and India
(79.8%) are countries with Hindus being
the majority of their respective
populations. Along with Christianity
(31.5%), Islam (23.2%) and Buddhism
(7.1%).
 Hinduism embraces many religious
ideas.
 Hinduism are henotheistic.
 Hindus believe in the doctrines of
samsara and karma.
 One of the key thoughts of Hinduism is
“atman,” or the belief in soul.
 Hindus strive to achieve dharma, which is
a code of living that emphasizes good
conduct and morality.
 Hindus revere all living creatures and
consider the cow a sacred animal.
 Food is an important part of life for
Hindus. Most don’t eat beef or pork, and
many are vegetarians.
 Hindus believes in reincarnation

 Hinduism is closely related to other

Indian religions, including Buddhism,
Sikhism and Jainism.
 Gods and Goddesses.
 Some of the most prominent deities include:
 Brahma- The god responsible for the creation of the world
and all living things.
 Vishnu- The god that preserves and protects the universe
 Shiva- The god that destroys the universe in order to
recreate it
 Devi- The goddess that fights to restore dharma
 Krishna- The god of compassion, tenderness and love
 Lakshmi - The goddess of wealth and purity
 Saraswati- The goddess of learning
 VEDAS are the primary texts, were composed
around 1500 B.C. This collection of sacred verses and
hymns was written in Sanskrit and contains
revelations received by ancient saints and sages.
Vedas are made up of:
 *The Rig Veda *Yajuerveda
 *The Samaveda *Atharvaveda
 The Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, 18 Puranas,
Ramayana and Mahabharata are also
considered important texts in Hinduism.
 “PUJA”
 MANDIR (temple)
 Hindus can also worship at home, and
many have a special shrine dedicated to
certain gods and goddesses.
 The giving of offerings is an important
part of Hindu worship. It’s a common
practice to present gifts, such as flowers
or oils, to a god or goddess.
 Shaiva
 Vaishnava
 Shakta
 Smarta

 Some Hindus elevate the Hindu trinity,

which consists of Brahma, Vishnu and
Shiva. Others believe that all the deities
are a manifestation of one.
 Holy Book:
 No one book several
sacred texts
including the 4
Vedas and the
Puranas.
 3 Main Gods:
 Brahma(Creator),
 Vishnu(Preserver),
 Shiva (Destroyer)
 Trinity of gods
 Castes based on ritual
purity
 Unity of all life
 Reincarnation
(samsara)
 Enlightenment when
free of earthly desires
(moksha)
 Freedom from desire
comes from a lifetime
of worship, knowledge
and virtuous acts.
*is a social hierarchy
in India that divides
Hindus based on
their karma and
dharma.
Karma – Work/good action
Dharma-Accomplishment of
duties in life
Individual soul (atman)
 Forcenturies, the caste system
determined every aspect of a person’s
social, professional and religious status in
India.

 When India became an independent

nation, its constitution banned
discrimination based on caste.
 Diwali
 Navaratri
 Holi
 Janmashtami
 RakshaBandhan
 Mahashivaratri
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