Hinduism

Question 1

What do you know about these concepts?

Answer 1

Question 2

What do these words mean?

Answer 2

Question 3

What do you know about Brahman?

Answer 3

Question 4

What are the names of some Hindu deities?

Answer 4

Question 5

Where might Hindus pray?

Answer 5

Question 6

What items are on a puja tray and what are they used for?

Answer 6

• Bell - The worshipper will ring the bell to let God know that he has come to worship and to invite him into the home.
• Arti lamp - Used in a special ritual for offering light to the deities.
• Swastika- A good luck Hindu symbol
• Incense – This purifies the air and brings a pleasing aroma (smell) to the shrine for the gods
• Kum kum powder - They use this to make a mark on the forehead of the images (a sign of respect and devotion to the gods). They will also make a mark on their own forehead as a sign that God has blessed them.
• Spoon and water - Water is offered to the gods on a spoon. This is to show respect to the gods