hinduism

Hinduism :

Hinduism Our Brief Introduction By: Camisha, Ekram, Jordan, Brianna

Holidays:

Holidays Holi - festival of colors and spring (February-March) Mahashivaratri (Shiva Ratri ) - night sacred to Shiva (February-March) Rama Navami - birthday of Lord Rama (April) Krishna Jayanti - birthday of Lord Krishna (July-August) Raksābandhana - renewing bonds between brothers and sisters (July-August) Kumbh Mela - pilgrimage every 12 years to four cities in India (July-August; last one 2003) Ganesha-Chaturthi ( Ganesha Utsava ) - festival of Ganesh (August-September) Dassera - victory of Rama over demon king Ravana (September-October) Navaratri - festival of Shakti (in Bengal) or Rama's victory over Ravana (South India) (September-October) Diwali - festival of lights and Laksmi (September-October)

What does the religion say about God or gods?:

What does the religion say about God or gods?

Is there life after death?:

Is there life after death?

How was the world created?:

How was the world created?

Does belief solve the pro:

Does belief solve the pro

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Yugaadi/Ugaadi: The first day of the year according to the National Calendar of India. The day falls in the beginning of spring - Vasanta Ritu – When the Goddess of Nature gets bedecked as a divine bride. April/May

Festivals:

Festivals Hinduism is a celebratory religion The motive: Festivals keep us close to Gods, invigorate our household and renew our personal life. Festivals signify victory of good over evil. Every month of Hindu calendar has atleast one significant festival. Each festival has regional significance also. Celebration of diversity.

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Yugaadi/Ugaadi: The first day of the year according to the National Calendar of India. The day falls in the beginning of spring - Vasanta Ritu – When the Goddess of Nature gets bedecked as a divine bride. April/May

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Birthday of Lord Rama, the prince of Ayodhya, and his coronation as a king. Sri Ramanavami Mahavir Jayanti Birthday of Mahavira, the founder of Jainism Buddha Jayanti Birthday of Buddha , the founder of Buddhism

May/June:

May/June Lord Muruga Worshipped mostly in South India Guru: One’s teacher. The day commemorates the birthday of Veda Vyasa. Time to remember and felicitate one’s teachers. Guru Purnima

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July/August Raksha Bandhan Symbolizes the love between brother and sister. Krishnashtami Birthday of Lord Krishna, favorite lovable God of many :)

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August/September Ganesh Chaturthi Birthday of the elephant God, Ganesha Durga Pooja/Navaratri A nine day celebration signifying the victory of Mother Durga over the evil demon King Mahishasura.

October/November:

October/November Deepavali: The festival of lights Mother Lakshmi Mother Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity is worshipped on this day. Beginning of the Hindu financial year.

December/January:

December/January Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh, one of the Sikh Gurus Sankranti/Pongal Celebration of the harvest festival

February/March:

February/March Mahashivaratri Birthday of Lord Shiva Holi Holi, the festival of colors commemorating the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Holika