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Religions of India: A Brief Overview

Explore the ancient religions of India - Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Christianity. Learn about their beliefs, practices, and historical significance. Discover the diverse religious landscape of India through this insightful guide.

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Religions of India: A Brief Overview

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  1. Religions of India Sang Yeop Lee 6th grade • EXIT EXIT

  2. Hinduism Hinduism • Ancient India’s religion • Made three thousand years ago • Two main gods, Vishnu and Shiva • Over 600 million Indians are Hindus • Perform daily purifying rituals called pujas EXIT

  3. Islam Muslim religion • Follow the prophet Muhammad • Muhammad was inspired by “Allah”, God • Their holy book is called the Koran • India has one of the largest populations of Muslims in the world. • Have five duties: to pray 5 times a day, to worship at their mosque every Friday, pray facing Mecca, celebrate Ramadan, and make pilgrimage to Mecca at least once . EXIT

  4. Sikhism • Founded by in the sixteenth century ago by Guru Nanak who was a wandering holy man • They worship one God • Believe that all people should live and worship together as equals EXIT

  5. Buddhism • Founded by Siddhartha Gautama in the fifth century, B.C. • He became Buddha or the “Awakened One” • He preached all over India • Buddhists believe in reincarnation and meditation EXIT

  6. Christianity • There are over 15 million Christians that live in India • Most of them live in the state of Kerala • Many Indian Christians have blended Christian and India customs • Christianity came to India through European missionaries EXIT

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