1. 6000-2500 BCE 3rd Largest Religion Monotheistic Polytheism
Hinduism
BCE
3rd Largest Religion
Monotheistic Polytheism

2. A single Supreme Being that reveals itself in many different forms
What is Hinduism?
A single Supreme Being that reveals itself in many different forms
No Single Founder
Reincarnation
Karma
Caste System

3. Where do people who practice Hinduism live?
Guyana and Suriname have large Hindu populations in South America.
Large concentrations live in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bali.

4. History and Sacred Texts
Vedas (Books of Knowledge)

5. Basic Beliefs…
The Caste System cycle is a result of the fulfillment of one’s Karma and will continue until the perfected state of Moksha is reached.

6. Caste System Varna Occupation Brahmin Priests and religious officials
Kshatriya
Rulers and warriors
Vaishya
Farmers, merchants, traders and craftsmen
Shudra
Servants of the upper castes and peasants
Untouchables
Dirty (unclean) jobs: butchers, garbage men, etc.

7. Reincarnation

8. Rituals Most Hindus participate in rituals on a daily basis.
Shrines in temples and homes.
Meditation.

9. Holiest river to Hindus.
Ganges River
Holiest river to Hindus.
Make trips to Ganges to bathe in when sick, dump their dead, drink from.

12. Varanasi

13. Hindu Festivals
Many festivals every year that correspond with seasonal changes and mythology.

14. Holi (Festival of Colors)

17. Bindi
Symbolizes a “third eye” that is constantly looking inward and reflecting on God.

18. Brahma

19. Shiva

20. Vishnu

21. Ganesha