HINDUISM 

Hinduism is said to be the oldest religion today, with roots, customs and rituals dating back to more than 4000 years ago. It is also the 3rd largest religion in the world after Christianity and Islam, with over 1 billion adherents. That makes around 15% of the world’s population.Hinduism is definitely a unique and complex religion, as it is no one set beliefs, rather a compilation of  traditions and philosophies developed over thousands of generations in different regions of india.Although there are many so called “branches” of hinduism, the adherents  of this faith share a few basic beliefs.

BRIEF INTRO

 1 Billion

 Adherents

Of the

World

Of Hindus live in India

INTRODUCTION

Karma

• The law of cause and effect.
  
  
• This life's deeds will determine the physical form and circumstances you will be born into in your next life.
  
  
• "What goes around comes around."

Samsara

• Reincarnation
   
• The soul is, has always been, and will always be. It cannot be destroyed

DEITIES

Goddess of wealth and purity.

LAKSHMI

Lord of energy, power and devotion.

HANUMAN

Lord of wisdom, beginnings and remover of obstacles.

GANESHA

Lord of inevitable destruction of the world (so it can be recreated).

SHIVA

BRAHMA

Almighty creator of the world and universe.

• Marriage
  
  
• Festival of Colours (Holi)
  
  
• Festival of Lights (Diwlai/Deepawali)
  
  
• Triumph of Good of Evil ()Dussehra
  
  
  These celebrations bring individuals to experience the customs close to their heart in a positive way, among other people with similar priorties and traditional values. Celebrating amongst the gods gives indiviuals a sense of closeness to the creator, and peace of mind when there are worries.

Rituals and Ceremonies