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Hinduism

Founder
 Hinduism does not have a single founder. Many different people from the Indus Valley formed it.

Leader
 The leader of Hinduism is Mohandas Gandhi. Mohandas Gandhi lead the struggle for nonviolence, and independence in India. His leadership lead to India's freedom.

Place of Worship
 The places of worship are shrines and temples.

Where it Began
<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> Hinduism began in India. It's practiced in India, along with some of the countries around it, and North America.

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">When it began
<span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> Hinduism began in 4,000 B.C.

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Main Beliefs
<span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> Hindus believe in a Supreme Spirit, called Brahman. They believe they will be reincarnated into something else, determined by their karma.

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Gods
<span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> The gods of Hinduism are usually animals mixed with humans. They are each an aspect of Brahman. The three main gods are Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu. Brahma was the creator of the universe. Shiva is the destroyer of the world. Vishnu is the preserver of the universe.

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Scared Writings
<span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> The Vedas are their sacred writings and they contain prayers and instructions.

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Religious Practices
<span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(10, 255, 190);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> They recite from the Holy Book. They worship in their homes, and are surrounded by flowers.

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Religious Festivals
<span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(15, 96, 240);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> They celebrate Divali, which is their new year. Hindus decorate their homes.

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Main Symbols
<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> The Twelve Great Wheels symbolize samsara, which means wheel of life. A flowing river means life. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> By Keith