Hinduism

Alice, Shahenna, Khadiza, Lizahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiBwrwNeEZo

Origins

• Nepal and India• ‘A Family of Religions’• One of the oldest world religions• Sanatana dharma (which means

eternal teaching)

Concepts and beliefs• Most believe in a supreme God which takes

form in many deities (Krishna, Garnesh, Lakshmi)

• Karma• Atman• Varna- the class system• Dharama- the power that governs society

and is each individuals religious duties • The sacred cow- a symbol of peace and

strength in the religion

Foods• Because of the concept of reincarnation

many Hindus are vegetarian• Not allowed meat, fish, poultry and eggs• Some don’t eat onions, alcohol,

mushrooms garlic and caffeine• They may fast on festival/religious days.

Some may obstain completely from food or water yet some are more relaxed and only abstain from milk, flour, etc.

Festivals

• Diwalihttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-diwali-festival-and-its-significance/4788.html• Holi