Religions
Hinduism
-Most prominent religion in India
-It may be the oldest practiced religion in the world
-It is closely associated with Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism
-It has no single founder
-Hindu is derived from the Sanskrit word Shindu
-Most Hindus believe in a cycle of Reincarnation governed by Karma
-Most also believe in a Supreme God
-Sikhism stresses the importance of doing good actions rather than merely carrying out rituals.
Sikhism
-Live in the Punjabi provinces of India
-Founded in the 16th century
-It was founded by Guru Nanak and is based on his teachings, and the 9 Sikh gurus who followed him.
-The most important thing in Sikhism is the internal religious state of the individual.
-Most prominent religion in India
-It may be the oldest practiced religion in the world
-It is closely associated with Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism
-It has no single founder
-Hindu is derived from the Sanskrit word Shindu
-Most Hindus believe in a cycle of Reincarnation governed by Karma
-Most also believe in a Supreme God
-Sikhism stresses the importance of doing good actions rather than merely carrying out rituals.
Sikhism
-Live in the Punjabi provinces of India
-Founded in the 16th century
-It was founded by Guru Nanak and is based on his teachings, and the 9 Sikh gurus who followed him.
-The most important thing in Sikhism is the internal religious state of the individual.
Buddhism
-It's a spiritual tradition that focuses on the spiritual development of the individual.
-Buddhists seek the state of nirvana, following in the path of the creator of the religion, Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
-There is no belief in a personal god.
-Buddhists believe nothing is permanent and change is always possible.
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-It's a spiritual tradition that focuses on the spiritual development of the individual.
-Buddhists seek the state of nirvana, following in the path of the creator of the religion, Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
-There is no belief in a personal god.
-Buddhists believe nothing is permanent and change is always possible.
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Festivals
Pushkar Camel Fair
A five day festival where camels are brought to the small desert town of Pushkar. The camels are dressed up, shaved, entered into beauty contests, raced, and traded. It usually takes place in November.
A five day festival where camels are brought to the small desert town of Pushkar. The camels are dressed up, shaved, entered into beauty contests, raced, and traded. It usually takes place in November.
Onam
It's a ten day harvest festival that marks the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali. People decorate the ground in front of their homes with flowers arranged in intricate patterns to welcome the king. This is also accompanied with feasts served on banana leaves, sports, snake boat races, and dancing.
It's a ten day harvest festival that marks the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali. People decorate the ground in front of their homes with flowers arranged in intricate patterns to welcome the king. This is also accompanied with feasts served on banana leaves, sports, snake boat races, and dancing.
Krishna Janmashtami
It commemorates the birthday of Lord Krishna. Clay pots with curd are strung between high buildings and people climb on each other, making human pyramids, to beak them open.
It commemorates the birthday of Lord Krishna. Clay pots with curd are strung between high buildings and people climb on each other, making human pyramids, to beak them open.
Diwali
It is a five day festival that represents the start of the Hindu New Year. It is the most recognized around the world of all Indian festivals. It is known as the "Festival of Lights". Lights are strung every where, paper lanterns are released, and candles are lit. This symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. This festival is observed with much happiness and joy.
It is a five day festival that represents the start of the Hindu New Year. It is the most recognized around the world of all Indian festivals. It is known as the "Festival of Lights". Lights are strung every where, paper lanterns are released, and candles are lit. This symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. This festival is observed with much happiness and joy.