Hinduism Flashcards
What are Rangoli?
symmetrical patterns.
Which country is Hindu?
India.
In the UK, how large is Hinduism?
3rd largest religion in UK.
What do Hindus celebrate?
Diwali or the festival of light.
What is their holy book?
Vedas Bhagavad Gita.
What is Trimurti?
The three main gods.
Who is the the creator?
Bhrama.
Who is the preserver?
Vishnu.
Who is the destroyer?
Shiva.
What is their religious symbol?
The Aum.
What do Hindus believe in that happens when you die?
Reincarnation.
When did Hinduism begin?
Over 5000 years ago.
How many people are Hindus in India?
800 million.
What is Krishna the god of?
Love.
What do people offer to the gods?
Inexpensive gifts so it is an inclusive religion for even the poorest of people.
What is murti?
An image of a god or goddess that has been blessed.
What is puja?
Worship of Hindu gods and goddesses.
What is a shrine?
A holy place dedicated to a god or goddess.
What is arti?
Worship using fire and light.
What is bhajan?
A hymn or chant used during worship.
What is ghee?
Purified butter.
What is havan?
Worship of the offering to the god of fire.
What is a mandir?
A Hindu temple.
What is a talik?
A small mark placed on the head for doing worship.
Where is a popular place of Hindu pilgrimage and why?
The Lakshman Jhuld bridge because it is said to have been the place where Lakshman shot an arrow over the river Ganges and it made a bridge for Rama and Sita when they returned home.
Why do people have shrines in kitchens because…
…they need to be kept clean and pure and a kitchen is a clean, pure place.
