HINDUISM

HISTORY

• Hinduism is the worlds oldest known religion
• Hinduism has no founder or date of origin
• Hindu is derived from the name of the river indus
• Hindu is Polytheistic like other ancient cultures

GODS AND GODDESSES

• Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth
• Ganesha is the god of wisdom
• Durga is the goddess that destroys demons
• Vishnu is the god who comes in many forms of life
• Brahma is the creator of the universe

MAJOR HOLIDAYS

• The Holi festival is the festival of colors
• Diwali is called the Festival of Lights
• Dassera is the victory of Rama over demon king Ravana
• Rama Navami is the birthday of lord Rama
• Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu

FAST FACTS

• Original language was Sanskrit
• Place of worship was a Temple
• The Lotus flower represents beauty
• Spiritual leader is Guru or Sage

FAST FACTS (CONTINUED)

• Hindus believe that souls can be reincarnated
• Hinduism has 330 million gods
• Hindu is based on sacred scriptures
• The kite festival is held January 14 every year

CITATIONS

• "Hinduism." - ReligionFacts.com
• "Hinduism Facts about Hindu Religion." Hinduism Facts about Hindu Religion
• "Hinduism Fast Facts." CNN. Cable News Network