HINDUISM

MAIN BELIEFS

• Three main Gods, Braham :creator, Vishnu :preserver and Shiva:destroyer
• They are called Trimurti
• Trimurti works in a cycle

VALUED TRAITS

• A proper place, function, and order
• Social, ethical, and religious duty
• Good through good actions

AFTER LIFE

• Reincarnation
• Soul goes to another being
• Soul of a plant, animal, and human is the same

MAJOR HOLIDAYS

• Holi:March 1-2 2018 celebration of colour
• Maha shivratri: February 13 2018 celebration of the marriage of Shiva the goddess
• Krishna Janmashtami: September 2 2018 celebration of the birth of Krishna the 8th
• Ganesha Chaturthi: September 12 2018 celebration of the statue Ganesha

RAMAKRISHNA

• Was born Feb. 18, 1836 in village called Kamarpuker
• Traveled to Calcutta and became a priest dedicated to Kali.
• Had multiple visions with Kali and other figures
• Was referred to as the "Hindu Saint"
• Died August 16, 1886

BELIEFS AND VALUES OF RAMARISHNA

• Thought that money prevented people from realizing god.
• Valued all religions
• Everyone ends up at the same god
• Was talkative and friendly.
• Ramakrishna mission was created in his name

ACTIONS

• Flourished in Bali for over 1,200 years
• Worship in the mandir, or temple
• Most ancient religions in the world
• Greet each other by saying Namaste

ACTIONS

• Thousands of gods and goddesses
• Worlds oldest known religion
• They pray everyday