Hinduism Year 3 Key Vocabulary Hindu Gods and Godesses Hinduism is the oldest of the world’s Someone who follows religions. It is now practised all over the Hindu Hinduism. Hindus recognise one God, world but originated in South East Asia. Brahman. The gods of Hinduism It is a mix of different beliefs, cultures and Hindu god who protects Vishnu are different aspects of Brahman. traditions dating back over 4000 years. the universe. The main three aspects Brahma Hindu god of creation. (Trimurti) are: Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva The three aspects of the Trimurti universal supreme God. The three great goddesses (Tridevi) are: The three great goddesses of Tridevi Hinduism. Saraswati, Lakshmi and Shakti Hindus recognise one Hindus can pray to different Brahman God, Brahman. gods and goddesses for help with different needs. Truth Is Eternal Dharma Reincarnation Moksha Hindus are Dharma Hindus believe Moksha is the ultimate encouraged means a soul cannot be goal. It happens to learn. to do the destroyed, so when when a soul stops right thing a Hindu dies, their being reincarnated with good soul enters a new and is reunited behaviour. living being. with Brahman. View more Hinduism planning resources. visit twinkl.com Hinduism Year 3 Key Vocabulary Special Places for Hindus Hindus can worship at home or A special place for Hindus mandir in a mandir. to worship. In a mandir, Hindus can perform puja. There are holy scriptures in Act of worship for . puja Hindus Some mandirs are very tall buildings. Hinduism. The scriptures believe it brings them closer Hindus support Hindus in their life to heaven. Special statues or images of and guide prayer. murtis Hindu gods and goddesses. In a mandir, there are shrines and lots Shruti texts are knowledge of murtis for different gods. Offerings of from gods. Smriti were written shrine A holy place to pray. flowers are brought to themurtis . by Hindu spiritual leaders. Hindu holy scriptures which Shruti Special Festivals contain the four Vedas. Holi is the ‘festival of colours’ and marks the be- Hindu holy scriptures which ginning of spring with bonfires and lots of sing- Smriti contain legends, myths ing and dancing. Old rubbish is burnt to mark and history. a fresh start and colour is thrown on people. Vedas Ancient Hindu text. Diwali is the ‘festival of lights’ and is celebrated in late autumn. Diwali celebrates good’s victory over evil with lots of lights around homes. Fire- works, presents and new clothes are used to celebrate. View more Hinduism planning resources. visit twinkl.com.