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Puja

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Hindu term for worship. Literally meaning ‘to give respect’

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Bhakti

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The practice of showing love and devotion to Brahman or a deity

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Murti

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A statue or image of a deity used in worship

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Shrine

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A sacred space usually in the home used for worship

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Mandir

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Hindu term for a temple

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Arati cermony

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Main ceremony in Hindu Mandir-showing love

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Havan ceremony

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Fire sacrifice on special occasions to fire deity Agni

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Darshan

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To view/look: looking at murtis of deities and contemplating them

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Japa / Mantra

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The act of chanting short phrase repeated over and over

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Bhajan / Kirtan

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Hymns/sung prayers narrative songs

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Guru

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Particularly knowledgeable holy teacher

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Ashram

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Holy house where gurus teach their followers

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Sadhu

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Travelling guru

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Sannyasin

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Near death guru who spends final days as ascetic

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Swami

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Guru who specialises in holy scriptures

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Pilgrimage

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Journey to a sacred place

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Pilgrim

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Person who goes on a pilgrimage

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Circumambulation

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Walking around holy site, whilst praying/chanting

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Celibacy

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Giving up sexual activity as sign of commitment to God

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Penance

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Doing something to rid self of bad karma

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Varanasi

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Holy city on the river Ganges that is holy because has relations with shiva

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Ghat

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Platform on the river Ganges where ceremonies take place

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Kumb Mela

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A 12 year pilgrimage that visits 4 sites

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Haridwar

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1st gathering of Kumbh Mela on the river ganges

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Ujjain
2nd gathering of Kumbh Mela on river shipra
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Nashik
3rd gathering on Kumbh Mela on river godavari
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Prayaga
Final gathering on Kumbh Mela where three rivers meet
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River Ganges
One of the 3 holy rivers in India where Hindus settled along
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Himalayas
Realm of shiva where ascetics live
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Yoga
The spiritual pathway a person follows through life - the way in which a person chooses to connect with Brahman throughout their life. Meaning ‘discipline’
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Karma yoga
The path of selfless action
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Astanga yoga
The path of meditation
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Bhakti yoga
The path of devotion
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Jnana yoga
The path of knowledge
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Moksha
The joining of the atman with Brahman
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Festival
A religious celebration usually remembering a particular event or deity
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Diwali
Hindu new year festival in October/November also called festival of light
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Rama & Sita
One of the reasons why Diwali is celebrated
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Dharma
Good
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Adharma
Evil
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Diwa lamps
Symbolises enlightenment to welcome lakshmi to home
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Lakshmi
God of wealth, fortune, power and beauty
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Rangoli patterns
Bright patterns on the floor by the door to welcome visitors into Hindu homes
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Holi
Hindu spring festival in February/March celebrates good overcoming evil
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Prahlada
Story of Vishnu protecting Prahlada from evil father Holika burnt to ashes and Prahlada survived
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Narasimha
Avatar of Vishnu - God of yoga, hala and portection
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Holika
Evil sister of Prahlada who got burnt to ashes
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Krishna
An avatar of Vishnu who is a reason why holi is celebrated
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Kama
Living life responsibly - linked to holi as it’s fun but stay responsible
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Ahisma
Pacifism/non-violence towards all living things (including environment)
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Stewardship
That belief that the world belongs to God & humans must take care of it
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Sustainability
Only using natural resources at a rate they can be replaced
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Banyan tree
Holy tree, Brahma associated with roots, Vishnu with trunk and shiva the leaves symbol of life and fertility
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Langur monkey
Believed to be descendants of hanuman, ash charred face & national symbol of strength
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Goshalla
Cows are so sacred they have shelters all over India for strays / cow sanctuary for cows sick or old
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Tree hugging
A form of protest where people link arms around a tree to protect it from being cut down
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Vrindavan Forest project
Project that stops industrialisation in forests in northern India
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Social justice
Ensuring that society is fair for all people
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Inclusion
Ensuring that all people are equally valued & included in society
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Dana
Giving: Hinduism teaches that there are 4 ways to give - give to family, society, world & God
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Sewa
Selfless service: (similar to ‘charity’) - Hinduism teaches that part of Dana is selfless service to those in need - sewa
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Sewa International
Established in India based on Hindu ethos of ‘service before self’ promotes women’s rights
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ISKCON Food for Life
Worlds largest vegetarian food distribution program in over 60 countries

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