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The Om symbol represents human awareness Hinduism Hinduism first appeared in India and Nepal. It is considered the “oldest religion in the world” There is no single founder of Hinduism The Om symbol represents human awareness

Hindu Temple in Montreal

A Pandit is a Hindu priest who takes cares of a temple, prays, etc.

The Rig Veda is one of the important Hindu texts. Source: By Unknown - http://www.nb.no/baser/schoyen/5/5.20/ms2097.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=103513

Key beliefs in Hinduism Karma : “moral law of cause and effect”. Bad actions bring bad karma, good actions bring good karma. Samsara: the idea of reincarnation. The karma you accumulate in life determines your next life. Hindus embrace non-violence and many are vegetarians.

Gods and Goddesses in Hinduism Some Hindus worship one god, some worship many gods and some worship none at all. Some of the main divinities include: Brahma the Creator Vishnu the Preserver Shiva the Destroyer

Brahma

Vishnu

Shiva

Diwali: Festival of Lights It is a festival that is celebrated every autumn. It is to mark the victory of light over darkness. People decorate their homes, buy new clothes, have fireworks displays, etc. Source:Ashish Kanitkar http://www.flickr.com/photos/69871685@N05/6916052573/sizes/m/in/photostream/