What is ? - Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions. Known as the festival of lights, Diwali It is now practised all over the world but it first celebrates and ’s victory over evil. started in South East Asia. It is a mix of Candles were lit on the road to guide them different beliefs and cultures of people who back home so today people celebrate with lots lived along a river called the Indus River. of fireworks and lights in their home.

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God is called in the Hindu religion. All in Hinduism are different aspects of the supreme Brahman. The three main aspects of Brahman are , and . Together they are called the . The are just as important as the Trimurti. The Tridevi are goddesses called , and Shakt.

There are many more gods of Hinduism that Hindus pray to for help who all have many different

qualities.

What are the Hindu Holy texts? Hindus have two main type of Holy Books- the Shruti and the . These include the which tell Hindus about the different (gods), songs and instructions for rituals and they also tell stories and myths which are important to Hindus . Hinduism- Key Vocabulary Key Word Definition The Hindu belief of ‘living the right way’ and to show good behaviour reincarnation The belief that when a Hindu dies their soul enters into a new living being. When a soul stops being reincarnated and is reunited with Brahman. Diva lamps A type of lamp used during Diwali. A form of worship when Hindus pray to their Gods that can be done at home. Mandirs A temple where Hindus go to pray Shruti Hindu holy book which contains the four Vedas Smriti Hindu holy book which contains legends, myths and history important to Hindus

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