HINDUISM Suba Vasudevan, Graduate Student, MIS. HINDUISM Third-largest religion in the world Said to be the world’s oldest religion Majority of Hindus.

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HINDUISM Suba Vasudevan, Graduate Student, MIS

HINDUISM Third-largest religion in the world Said to be the world’s oldest religion Majority of Hindus in the world reside in India, followed by Nepal Simply put: Hinduism is about celebrating life, nature and freedom…

Hindu Faith Origin Scriptures ( vedas, upanishads, itihasaas, etc.. ) Om/Aum

Hindu Gods Trinity Other Gods Prayers, idol worship, sacred chants, temples

Hindu Festivals Diwali – the festival of lights Holi – the festival of colors Durga Pooja and Navratri Birth anniversaries of some Gods

Hindu Society Four-layered social strata Clothes Food Weddings

Yoga Meaning and Origin Purpose, Practice Yoga Today

Hinduism Links Introduction to Hinduism: Evans Library stacks for Swami Vivekananda’s works Sacred Texts: These slides will be up online on:

Contact Me If you would like to know more about Hinduism or the Hindu way of life… Suba Vasudevan, Graduate Student, MIS