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What does the father do after the child is born in the Hindu way?
The father takes the baby to a priest and has him plase a few drops of honey and ghee in his mouth.
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Where did Hinduism originate?
India.
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What is the Holi?
Holi is the festival of life, when Hindus smear each others with colors of joy, and learn about Hinduisms origin.
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In what country is Hindi the official language?
India.
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What is the nameof the godwith the elephant head? .
Ganesha,known as the "TheLords Creater",and "The Lord of Wisdom and Arts".This head makes it easy to identify him.
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What is Karma?
Karma is the movement after death depending on how the person has lived.
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What is the name of the valley Hinduism originated?
it is the oldest religion and culture arising from the 'Indus Valley'.
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What is Diwali?
Diwali is the biggest of all Hindu festivals. Diwali is the Festival of Lights.
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What region is Hindi mostly spoken?
South Asia.
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Is Hinduism polytheistic or monotheistic?
Polytheistic.
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What are the holiest books in the Hindu religion?
The Vedas.
300
The Krishna River.What river is named after a god in India?
The Krishna River.
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What is Durga Puja?
Durga Puja is the autumn festival, Hindus observe 10 days cerimonies and honor the supreme mother goddess Durga.
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Where did the word "Hindi" come from?
Hindi got its name from the Persian word Hind, meaning 'land of the Indus River'
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His name means "Auspicious One." What does Shivas name mean?
His name means "Auspicious One."
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Brahman is the belief in what?
Brahman is the creator of all things and is in all things living.
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where are Hindu temples built?
Many temples are built where stories say an event happened in the life of a god.
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What is Rakhi?
Rakhi is a special occasion to celebrate the chaste bond of love between brothers and sisters, by tying a sacred thread around the wrist.
400
About how many people speak Hindi in the U.S.A?
1.9 million people.
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Who is Vishnu?
Vishnu is the protector of the world and the restorer of moral order.He usually has 4 arms.
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Is to be freed from the cycle or births in this world. What is the highest goal in Hinduism?
Is to be freed from the cycle or births in this world.
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what name is derived from the name of the River Indus?
Hindu.
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What are the 3 major Hindu festivals?
Holi , Diwali, and Durga puja.
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What does Hindu mean in Greek?
Indos/Indian.
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Who is Devi?
Devi is revered a mother, is better and universally known as the Mother Goddess.