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Where do Hindus worship?
Hindus commonly conduct pujas in shrines in three different environments: in temples, in the home, and in outdoor public spaces. It is equally common for any of the deities to be worshiped in any of these three types of shrines. Hindus believe that if proper care is not taken of a temple's images, the deity will abandon the temple. Hence priests reside at the temple and take care of the gods' needs. Priests perform puja at sunrise, noon, sunset, and midnight. For a layperson, however, visiting a temple every day or even regularly is not mandatory, and many devout Hindus worship at home. The essential aspect of puja is not congregational worship but an individual's offering to a deity. Worship in the home usually takes place daily.
What special dress code do they have?
Hindus wear dresses for worshiping and any kind of clothing depending on the time and day. Hindus wear anything they feel like wearing (and some Hindus don't wear anything). It all depends on the particular Hindu. There is nothing that a Hindu is required to wear. Hindus wear anything they feel like. Some Hindus don't wear anything at all. It all depends on the Hindu in question.
What symbols do Hindus have?
Hindu symbols are used in art, sacred objects and ritual. They usually signify Hindu concepts, the attributes of deities, or the gods or goddesses themselves. This section explains the history, meaning and use of some common Hindu symbols. For things that may have a symbolic meaning but are mainly important as a concrete object.
1. AUM 2) BINDI 3) LINGA 4) LOTUS 5) PRATIK 6) SAWASTIKA 7) TILAK 8) TRISHULA 9) YANTRA
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
There is no single founder of Hinduism as Hinduism was not founded as a religion. It was a culture basically flourished in India, which later took the form of a great religion.
What important figures are there in this religion?
Hinduism is a very, very ancient religion and its
Hindus commonly conduct pujas in shrines in three different environments: in temples, in the home, and in outdoor public spaces. It is equally common for any of the deities to be worshiped in any of these three types of shrines. Hindus believe that if proper care is not taken of a temple's images, the deity will abandon the temple. Hence priests reside at the temple and take care of the gods' needs. Priests perform puja at sunrise, noon, sunset, and midnight. For a layperson, however, visiting a temple every day or even regularly is not mandatory, and many devout Hindus worship at home. The essential aspect of puja is not congregational worship but an individual's offering to a deity. Worship in the home usually takes place daily.
What special dress code do they have?
Hindus wear dresses for worshiping and any kind of clothing depending on the time and day. Hindus wear anything they feel like wearing (and some Hindus don't wear anything). It all depends on the particular Hindu. There is nothing that a Hindu is required to wear. Hindus wear anything they feel like. Some Hindus don't wear anything at all. It all depends on the Hindu in question.
What symbols do Hindus have?
Hindu symbols are used in art, sacred objects and ritual. They usually signify Hindu concepts, the attributes of deities, or the gods or goddesses themselves. This section explains the history, meaning and use of some common Hindu symbols. For things that may have a symbolic meaning but are mainly important as a concrete object.
1. AUM 2) BINDI 3) LINGA 4) LOTUS 5) PRATIK 6) SAWASTIKA 7) TILAK 8) TRISHULA 9) YANTRA
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
There is no single founder of Hinduism as Hinduism was not founded as a religion. It was a culture basically flourished in India, which later took the form of a great religion.
What important figures are there in this religion?
Hinduism is a very, very ancient religion and its