By Sai Kukkadam, Kelly Williams, Brandi Welch, Amelia Fong Hinduism By Sai Kukkadam, Kelly Williams, Brandi Welch, Amelia Fong

Ultimate Goal/ Moksha Samsara is the cycle of life Salvation from Samsara Salvation from incarnation No more pain or suffering Become one with the universe No ignorance or selfishness

Myths about gods Ganesha: created by parvathi, killed by Shiva, revived by Shiva Krishna: father tried to kill him hanuman: picked up mountain with herbs

Popular Books Panchatantra Tales: purpose to teach moral and governing values Jakative Tales: show self sacrifice, morality, honesty to people Hitopadesha tales: written to amuse but implant life values

Hindu Cosmology Many different stories on how world was created Lord Brahma is the creator Maintained by Lord Vishnu Destroyed and recreated by Lord Shiva Belief not related to science

Marriage Mangni/Nischitartham : engagement ceremony Muhurat: choose time and date of wedding Engagement: exchange of rings Period between marriage and engagement is full of family activities Clothes for women: sari or lehenga Clothes for men: dhoti or sherwani Wedding ceremony: 3 hours long At the wedding venue: bride waits for the groom, then after he arrives they exchange garlands Aarti: welcomes the groom into the house Bride leaves the house after she is married Reception: usually very very large, it lets friends and family greet the newly wed couple

Clothes Men: Lungi, Dhoti, Kurta Women: Sari, Choli, Lehenha

Rituals Hatha Yoga-focuses on mind and body Kundallini Yoga- spread Kundallini throughout the body Namaste- Humble Greeting with meaning Puja- Prayer Ayurveda- A system of healing Aarti- Removal of darkness

Rituals (cont.) Diwali- illumination, presents are given (New Years) Holi- celebration of Krishna, Advent, and spring Ganesh Chaturthi- birthday of Lord Ganesha

Death Rituals Bathed Priest chants while the body is marked Gives support to the departed No cooking until the cremation Lamp and water and death site

How Hindus Live Their Life Believe in Atman- a part of Brahman Strive to achieve good karma Life is to achieve Moksha Dharma- rules to live by Artha- having a successful life

How to Achieve Mocksha To gain moksha, you must gain knowledge… Spiritually- connection of atman and Brahman By meditation- concentrate to unite with Brahman By commitment- Dedication to praising a God By good deeds

Places of Worship Home shrines: statue or symbols offerings, placed before shrine Public Temples  no care= no deity  priest resides in the temple

Geography & Locations - Origin: Indus River - Hinduism is most common in India (700 million)      (Nepal, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka) -  U.S:  1.4 million followers - The spread of Hinduism in the U.S is influential  -Hinduism in Ghana-  fastest growing religion.

Music & Festivals classical music: ragas- scales, melodies improve Goal of ragas= ecstasy  Purpose:  convey feelings toward a certain god(s) Many important texts~ comprised of songs and hymns 

Festivals & Holidays purify the vital power of nature Includes: magic, dancing, music, and worship Holi-  celebrated on a full moon of March very colorful  Celebrates spring originates from the legend of Holika 

Five Daily Duties Worship god Study Vedas and other scriptures Provide food for needy Serve guests with love, respect, and reverence Contemplate on teachings of saints

Five Constant Duties Dharme- righteousness Tirthayatia- pilgrimage Utsavia- holy days Samskaras- Sacraments Sarva Brahma- god is in all

Hierarchy Brahman- Supreme Being who creates all souls Vishnu-preserves and sustains the universe Shiva- destroyer and protects those from lust/greed/anger Kali-in charge of death

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