Name Religions in India Class period

Hinduism Hinduism is the oldest existing religion. 80 percent of the people in India are Hindu’s –which are people who practice Hinduism. Religion began in northern India near the Indus River. Hinduism is polytheistic because they believe their god takes many forms.

Hindu God’s Vishnu Shiva Lakshmi Parvarti Ganesh On your slide research and explain the purpose of each of these Gods, if there is a picture please add. You may end up with a slide for each. That is Ok. Just Title the slide and explain it.

Name, picture of it, and meaning On this slide Hinduism Symbol Name, picture of it, and meaning On this slide

Key Beliefs of Hinduism Reincarnation- the Hindu belief that when you die you come back in another form human or animal. This happens over and over until the Goddess Lakshmi comes and takes you on to heaven. Caste System- system used in India that separates the people of society into groups or caste. People are born into these caste, or “Social Classes”, and they cannot leave it. All marriages are from the same class. Cannot marry someone frpm a different class. Only way out of a class is through reincarnation Karma - is the belief that if you live a good life, then when reincarnated ,you will be born into a better life. But if you live a life of lies and deceit , a bad life, you would be reborn into a lower caste. Each life sets the destiny of the new life.

Picture or diagram of the Caste System

Untouchables Find out who they are and how they are treated. What jobs to they perform? How is their life compared to other caste. Why is Islam and Buddhism gaining interest from the Untouchables?

Sikhism 5th most popular religion in the world. Sikh-means disciple of God. Originated in Punjab region of India. Holy city of Sikhism is Amritsar. Where the Golden Temple is located. Sikhs follow the teachings of the 10 Guru’s. Guru Nanak was the first and founder of Sikhism.

Key Beliefs of Sikhism Primary belief is that all people are created equal. Each person can find the divine in themselves through devotion to God, truthful living, and service and humanity. Believe in one god, the God of all people and religions. Sikhs sacred text is called the Guru Granth Sahib or the Adi Granth.

5 K’s of Sikhism Kesh- the uncut hair, which represents spirituality. Kanga- the comb that is to kept in the hair which represents cleanliness. Kara- the steel bracelet that represents good deeds and the greatness of God. Kirpan- the sword that is for protection, not only for themselves, but for others. Kaccha- shorts worn by soldiers to remind themselves of self-discipline and modesty. Sikhs must wear a turban on their head, part of the religious uniform.

Find a diagram of the 5 K’s

Explain what each piece of the symbol represents. The Sikh Symbol Add Picture here Explain what each piece of the symbol represents.

Diwali- the 5 day festival of lights. Sikh Holidays Diwali- the 5 day festival of lights. Baisakhi- celebrates the harvest and New Year in Punjab.

Pics of Holidays and Dates when celebrated

Writing Prompt- one page summary I believe ________ is the religion that is most unique in India because