Hindu beliefs
Satguru
The creator and known as the first member of Hindu trinity of gods.
Brahma
During the festival of Aadi, the priest at the temple breaks these on the heads of willing devotees who believe they will have their wishes granted.
Coconuts
Known as the "festival of lights", it is usually celebrated in October or November, and lasts over five days.
Diwali
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India
Belief in a sacred book divided into mantras, songs, rituals, and spells.
The 4 Vedas
A complex character, he represents goodness, benevolence and serves as the Protector.
Vishnu
This is a ritual that involves the burning of hot wood. Most devotees who partake in this ritual are male, It is meant to serve as an opportunity for people to reaffirm and even test their faith.
Fire-Walking
A Hindu, harvest festival that spans over nine nights (and ten days) and is celebrated every year in the autumn season.
Navaratri
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Nepal
The ethical principle of not causing harm to other living things.
Ahimsa
The Preserver and guardian of men, he keeps things in order.
Vishnu
This is a Hindu festival celebrated by the worship of slippery reptiles.
Snake Worship
This is known as the festival of colors, and it is celebrated on March 17. Vibrant colors are scattered in the air during this two-day to welcome the arrival of spring.
Holi
This country has the 3rd largest population of people that practice Hinduism.
Bangladesh
The belief that the soul evolves through many births until all karmas have been resolved.
Reincarnation
He is associated with time, and known as the destroyer and creator of all things.
Shiva
A Hindu tradition where custom-made statues of various gods are honored by getting dunked in a nearby body of water. The practice usually signifies purification and welcoming a new start.
Immersing idols in water
This is a festival that is celebrated on January 13. It marks the harvest of the winter crops and the end of the winter solstice. It celebrates the sun and the beginning of longer days.
Lohri
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Indonesia
The law of cause and effect by which each individual creates his own destiny by his thoughts, words and deeds.
Karma
He is also known as the Director of the entire universe. and is said to be married to the Goddess Saraswati
Brahma
This is a controversial and terrifying ritual, from a height of 50 feet onto a cloth held by a few men at the bottom. It is supposed to bring good fortune to newborns.
Dropping infants from the roof
This is a ten day festival that Celebrates the rice harvest. A variety of traditions such as boat races, tiger dances, and martial arts are performed between August and September each year
Onam
This country has the 5th largest population of people that practice Hinduism.
Pakistan