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History -
A major development in Ancient Indian society was the growth of Hinduism, which became deeply interwoven with the caste system. Hinduism gradually spread to become India's Major Religion. Hinduism Religion formed in C. 2000 B.C.E also, It developed through the Brahmin Priests' explanations of the Vedas. Most still live in India where it began. Also, the word "Hindu" comes from the name of the river Indus.
Religious Beliefs- Two important principles of Hinduism are dharma and karma. Dharma means doing one's moral duty in this life so that the soul can advance in the next life. Karma is the good or bad force created by a person's actions. According to Hinduism, people who achieve their dharma gain good karma and are born into a higher social group in the next life. At this point the cycle of reincarnation is complete and the individual’s soul unites with Brahman. The Hindu God Brahma can be represented as a number of gods, Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Siva the Destroyer can be forms of Brahma, but Hindus must respect all forms of life.
Religious Practices-
Hindus often practice yoga, a set of mental and physical exercises designed to bring the body and soul together. Hindu festivals combine religious ceremonies, rituals, music, dancing, eating, and drinking. These festivals are based on the cycle of nature and last for days.
A major development in Ancient Indian society was the growth of Hinduism, which became deeply interwoven with the caste system. Hinduism gradually spread to become India's Major Religion. Hinduism Religion formed in C. 2000 B.C.E also, It developed through the Brahmin Priests' explanations of the Vedas. Most still live in India where it began. Also, the word "Hindu" comes from the name of the river Indus.
Religious Beliefs- Two important principles of Hinduism are dharma and karma. Dharma means doing one's moral duty in this life so that the soul can advance in the next life. Karma is the good or bad force created by a person's actions. According to Hinduism, people who achieve their dharma gain good karma and are born into a higher social group in the next life. At this point the cycle of reincarnation is complete and the individual’s soul unites with Brahman. The Hindu God Brahma can be represented as a number of gods, Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Siva the Destroyer can be forms of Brahma, but Hindus must respect all forms of life.
Religious Practices-
Hindus often practice yoga, a set of mental and physical exercises designed to bring the body and soul together. Hindu festivals combine religious ceremonies, rituals, music, dancing, eating, and drinking. These festivals are based on the cycle of nature and last for days.
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Important Figures-
The Hindu God Brahma can be represented as a number of gods, Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Siva the Destroyer.
The Hindu God Brahma can be represented as a number of gods, Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Siva the Destroyer.
Holidays -
It has been said that Hindus have a holiday for every day of the year
Major festivals likely to be observed by most Hindus are:
Holi - festival of colors and spring (February-March)
Mahashivaratri (Shiva Ratri) - night sacred to Shiva (February-March)
Rama Navami - birthday of Lord Rama (April)
Krishna Jayanti - birthday of Lord Krishna (July-August)
Raksābandhana - renewing bonds between brothers and sisters (July-August)
Kumbh Mela - pilgrimage every 12 years to four cities in India (July-August; last one 2003)
Ganesha-Chaturthi (Ganesha Utsava) - festival of Ganesh (August-September)
Dassera - victory of Rama over demon king Ravana (September-October)
Navaratri - festival of Shakti (in Bengal) or Rama's victory over Ravana (South India) (September-October)
Diwali - festival of lights and Laksmi (September-October)
It has been said that Hindus have a holiday for every day of the year
Major festivals likely to be observed by most Hindus are:
Holi - festival of colors and spring (February-March)
Mahashivaratri (Shiva Ratri) - night sacred to Shiva (February-March)
Rama Navami - birthday of Lord Rama (April)
Krishna Jayanti - birthday of Lord Krishna (July-August)
Raksābandhana - renewing bonds between brothers and sisters (July-August)
Kumbh Mela - pilgrimage every 12 years to four cities in India (July-August; last one 2003)
Ganesha-Chaturthi (Ganesha Utsava) - festival of Ganesh (August-September)
Dassera - victory of Rama over demon king Ravana (September-October)
Navaratri - festival of Shakti (in Bengal) or Rama's victory over Ravana (South India) (September-October)
Diwali - festival of lights and Laksmi (September-October)
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Demographics -
Hinduism is the world’s third largest religion after Christianity and Islam, with nearly one billion adherents. Over 90 percent of all Hindus live India.
Population: As of 2008, the estimated U.S. population of Hindus of Indian origin is approximately 2.29 million, By now it may have 1,000,000 followers.
Hinduism is the world’s third largest religion after Christianity and Islam, with nearly one billion adherents. Over 90 percent of all Hindus live India.
Population: As of 2008, the estimated U.S. population of Hindus of Indian origin is approximately 2.29 million, By now it may have 1,000,000 followers.
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