Hindu Worship 04/04/2020 Learning Objective: to Understand the Importance of the Temple for Hindus

Assessment

• This lesson is for those who missed the last week of school when we were open.

• You must complete the assessment and return it to me by email or by sharing the file with me.

• You DO NOT need to complete this lesson if you have ALREADY done your assessment. Title: Hindu Worship 04/04/2020 Learning Objective: To understand the importance of the temple for Hindus. Do Now 1. Name the 3 Hindu Gods. 2. Name 4 Hindu holy books.

Keywords – Copy into your book Temple – the place of worship for Hindus. Title: Hindu Worship 04/04/2020 Learning Objective: To understand the importance of the temple for Hindus. Do Now 1. Name the 3 Hindu God roles. • Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva. 2. Name 4 Hindu holy books. • The Four Vedas, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Upanishads.

Keywords – Copy into your book Temple – the place of worship for Hindus. What Is Puja?

Puja is a daily Puja is made at least Puja is an act routine for once a day, usually in of daily Hindus. the morning. worship.

It is a simple At the end of form of Puja, any food worship offered to the using god is shared Mantras out amongst the (prayers) and worshippers. making This food is known offerings. as prashad. Puja is important to Hindus because they are making a spiritual connection with the divine (god). Hindus can worship IN MANY PLACES: at work, at home and at the Mandir. In your books…

Taste Hear •NEATLY draw Touch around your hand. See Smell •Then write these words above the fingers. The Shrine – The Muhttps://www.truetube.co.uk/film/charlie-and-blue- hear-all-about-hindu-worship

Whilst watching the video write down what Hindus do with their 5 senses at the temple In the drawing of your hand!!! See Touch Taste Hear Murtis = Smell Statues of the Gods • How is it different? Puja at home • How is it the same?

• https://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=Pbxlh8oR NWU Worship at home is more important than worship in the temple. (12 marks) Some people think yes Other people think no because… because… “Worship in the home is more important than worship in the temple.” Questions to help you answer the 12 mark question!

Paragraph 1. Why would worship at home be more important than worship in the temple? Would it make any difference if the Hindu were living in Britain or India? Do you know the advantages of having puja in the home? Paragraph 2 Do you know the advantages of having puja in the temple? Why would Hindus want to meet in the temple? Do you know why Hindu’s carry out Puja?