Hinduism

FOLLOWERS: Followers of Hinduism are called Hindus

ORIGIN: Started in ancient India around 1500 B.C.

SACRED TEXT: The Vedas

GOD: Believe there are many gods and goddesses. The three most well known Hindu deities are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

AFTERLIFE: Hindus believe that life exists on the samsara cycle of reincarnation after death unless one achieves moksha

PLACE OF WORSHIP: Temple

FESTIVALS:
Diwali: festival of lights
Holi: celebrates the New Year
Dusserah: celebrates the triumph of good over evil


DIVISIONS:
Hinduism's polytheistic structure prevents divisions from forming