Hinduism
By Green Swan
Past
The hinduism religion is the oldest religion in the world and only indians believe in it. It was made about 4000 years ago. Hinduism is a different religion compared to others because it has thousands of gods, there isn't not one that everyone believes in, and also Hinduism is even weirder because it doesn't have a founder.
Symbols
The Om Symbol is a mango tree which is the symbol of everything past present and future. Aum is another symbol which represents a sacred sound. Cows, Snake Peacocks and Elephants are considered holy animals to the people of Hindu.
Gods
Hinduism Has heaps of gods. Trimurti is the name for the three most important Hindu gods. The most important god is Brahma, he had to create the world and all the creatures living in it. Next is Vishnu, he protects the universe. The third most important is Shiva. He has to destroy the world so he can re-create it perfectly.
Festivals
The main festivals for Hindus are Holi, Mahas, Varati, Ram Navimi, Janamashtami, Navarati, Dussehra and Divali. Different groups of Hindu worshipers celebrate Hindu New Year on different days.
Fun Facts
Hindus are mainly vegeterians and do not eat beef. There are four groups of Hindus, they are brahmin, kshatryia, vaishya and shudras and each has it's own customs and traditions. More than 80% of India's population is Hindu. Hinduism is the 3rd most popular religion after Islam and Christianity.
Bindi
Traditionally this was worn by females when they were married but now anyone can wear them. The Bindi is worn on the forehead.
Ganesh
Ganesh is the elephant god. This is what it looks like.
Aum Symbol
The Aum symbol represents a sacred sound. This is the symbol.
Mango Tree
The Mango Tree is another sacred symbol of Hindus. Here is a picture of a mango tree
Holi Celebration
The holi celebration is the festival of colours, It is held on a full moon. This is what it looks like.
Brahman Cow
The Brahman Cow is a sacred animal to Hinduism people.
Diwali
Diwali is the festival of lights. It goes for 3 - 5 days depending where you live and kids get a day of school, they also wear new clothes and jewellery. It is held in October or November.
Thaupism
Thaupism is the most gross festival of all of them. People put hooks through their skin and out the other side. Here is a picture just for your horror.
Gods
These are the three most important gods. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.