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Hinduism

Hinduism . By Supreeth, Nick, David, Kevin . HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION. The religion date back late Neolithic in early Harappan period (5500 to 2600 BCE) Oldest living religious traditions No single founder of Hinduism Several culture contributed to the development of Hinduism

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Hinduism

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  1. Hinduism By Supreeth, Nick, David, Kevin

  2. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION • The religion date back late Neolithic in early Harappan period (5500 to 2600 BCE) • Oldest living religious traditions • No single founder of Hinduism • Several culture contributed to the development of Hinduism • The Indus Valley Civilization and a group called Aryans are specially important for our understanding of Hindu tradition • Brahma created universe

  3. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION Troubles they have to overcome • 1993, Hindu-Muslim riots in Mumbai (cause death of 800 people) • 2002 Feb 26, fire on board train in the western state of Gujarat (cause the death of 58 people). Muslims were blamed for attacking the train and set it on fire. • 2002 Sept 24, Radical Fundamentalist Muslim extremist attacked the Swaminarayan temple.

  4. Basic Belief System Hindus believe cows are holy Hindus believe in a caste system

  5. Caste System • Brahmins- priests and scholars • Kysatriyas-warriors and ruling class • Vaisyas- farmers and businessmen • Shudras- servants • Untouchable- the homeless and poor

  6. 9 points on Belief System 1. Many gods 2. Four Vedas (holy books) 3. Universe has endless cycles of creation 4. Karma 5. Reincarnation 6. Sacred rituals and prayers 7. Enlightened master, meditation, and pilgrimage necessary for knowledge 8. All life is sacred 9. Hindus believe no religion teaches the only way to live

  7. Sacred symbols and texts Aum-represents Brahma Swastika-represents peace and freedom

  8. Vedas-the holy book for Hindus

  9. The four Vedas 1. Rigveda-book of mantras (incantations) 2. Yajurveda-book of rituals 3. Samaveda-book of songs 4. Atharvanaveda-book of philosophy

  10. Upanishad-book of knowledge

  11. Rituals, holidaysand ceremonies Upanayana-ceremony of maturity and knowledge Namkarana-naming ceremony

  12. Rituals, holidays and ceremonies continue Antyseti-funeral rite Dassera-victory of Rama (a god) over a demon king Ravana Holi-festival of colours and spring Shiva Ratri-birthday of Shiva (a god) Rama Navami- birthday of Rama (a god) Diwali- festival of lights and Lakshmi (a goddess) Shiva Ratri

  13. Marriage Saptapadi (seven rounds around a fire) • The couple givesthe Gods for food • The couple prays to the Gods to give them mental and physical strength and a healthy life free from problems • Third step is for the completion of spiritual responsibilityfor the couple and for the successful performance of their spiritual duties. • Fourth step is for the attainment of happiness • Pray for the welfare of all living entities in the entire universe. • Sixth step is for manyseasons all over the world. • Seventh step taken invoking the prayer and sacrifice for universal peace.

  14. Antyesti (Hindu funerals) • Hindus cremate the body up to 15 days after death • Make offerings to god and ancestors for the soul’s comfortable journey to heaven • They get the ashes and put it in a river

  15. PLACES OF WORSHIP • Hinduism worships in temple • The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple largest Hindu temple • Temples sometimes key geographical points such as hill tops, near waterfall, caves, and rivers • One characteristic of most temples is the presence of murtis (statues) of Hindu delty whom the temple is for BrihadeeswararTemple The SwaminarayanAkshardham Temple in Delhi

  16. PLACES OF WORSHIP • A bell (ghanta) hangs at the gate of many temples • Kalyani are Ancient Hindu stepped bath wells, built near temples for bathing and cleaning activities before praying • Hindu temples usually contain pictures or statues of god and goddesses. • They started to use stone in present days Subrahmanya Temple at Saluvankuppam

  17. Role of women • Women equal to men in all aspects of life, including education and religion • Power, virility were represented by female god Shakti • There were actually more goddesses who killed demons than gods

  18. Spread of Hinduism

  19. Statistics The map shows the percent of people that are Hindu in each country Nepal 86.5% India 80.5% Mauritius 54% Guyana 28% Fiji 27.9% Bhutan 25% Trinidad and Tobago 22.5% Suriname 20% Sri Lanka 15% Bangladesh 9%

  20. Percent of the major religions of the world

  21. Number of Hindus in Canada Per Province

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