Hinduism is one of the major religions of India. Rituals in Hinduism include burning incense, prayer, forehead markings, and bathing. Hindus believe in reincarnation and worship many gods such as Ganesh. Hindu society has a caste system with Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, and Untouchables. Hindus follow codes of behavior including non-injury, truthfulness, non-stealing, purity, patience, compassion, and honesty. Hinduism shares some similarities with Christianity like beliefs in God and rituals of prayer and sacrifice, but differs in its belief in many gods, views on the afterlife, and inclusion of myths and

1. Hindui
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2. India, Delhi

3. Ganesh

4. Rituals
Incense
burning, prayer, forehea
d markings, bathing

5. Spirituality and Beliefs

6. Symbols

7. Social Structure
Brahmin – priests, religious leaders
Kshatriya – Rulers, warriors
Vaishya – Merchants, craftsman
Shudra – servers, peasants
Untouchables – dirtiest jobs

8. Codes of behaviour
The 10 Yamas - The 10 Niyamas -
Restraints or Proper Observances or
Conduct Practices
Ahimsa or Non-injury Hri or Modesty
Satya or Truthfulness Santosha or
Asteya or Nonstealing Contentment
Brahmacharya or Dana or Charity
Sexual Purity Astikya or Faith
Kshama or Patience Ishvarapujana or
Dhriti or Steadfastness Worship of the Lord
Daya or Compassion Siddhanta Sravana or
Arjava or Honesty Scriptural Listening
Mitahara or Moderate Mati or Cognition
Diet Vrata or Sacred Vows
Saucha or Purity Japa or Incantation

9. Comparison to Christianity
Similarities Differences
The codes of behaviour Social structure
God (creator) Many Gods
Sacrifce After life
Prayer Myths and stories
Symbols

10. Bibiography
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