Hinduism
World Religion
Where and When It Originated
Hinduism was born in India, but it was not founded by one individual.
It was 2000 BCE.
Major Beliefs
Reincarnation
Karma-Cause & Effect
Meditation
Caste System
Darma-the principle of Cosmic Order
Prophets or Holy & Sacred Individuals
Muhammad
Lord Krishna
Location
Northwestern part of Indian subcontinent
Modern day Pakistan and Northern India
Followers are called Hindus.
Holy Book or Writings
Vedas
Ramayana
Mahabhrata
Puranas
Upanishads
Places of Worship
Bhagavd Gita
Holy Days
Diwali-festival of lights
Navarati-celebrating fertility and harvest
Sacred Symbols & City
Sacred Symbols
- Lotus
- Aum
Cow
Ganges River7 Sacred Cities are linked to personalities in each human
- Ayodhya
- Mathura
- Haridwar
- Varanasi
- Kanchipuram
- Dwaraka
- Ujjain
Names of Gods
- Brahma
- Vishnu
- Shiva
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